Virginia Tiered Systems of Supports

Tier 1 Forum

VTSS is offering a Virtual Tier 1 Forum using Zoom! Each team will decide upon one of the virtual options below. The New Team Training (PBIS) will be presented at each training opportunity; the Academic TFI professional learning will be presented during the same session in July. Please note that Tier 1 Enhancement Equity and Trauma Sessions will not be offered in this summer's training; however, more opportunities for professional learning on those topics may arise later in the year. The Academic TFI professional learning will be offered at the second session in July.

All virtual learning will cover essential content delivered by a VTSS Systems Coach. Activities will be provided to prepare your school team for the work, and a coach will be right there with you to answer any questions and provide virtual coaching.

Tier 1 Team Training: Academics

June 28, 29, 30 9AM-12PM

This virtual event is for school teams and division leaders ready to focus on the system to support an effective Tier 1 academic framework. The introduction and use of the Academic Tiered Fidelity Inventory will assist teams in implementing this framework with the goal of improving student outcomes. Topics covered include teaming, instructional planning and delivery, collective teacher efficacy, family engagement, and coaching at the school level..

Learning Intentions

• The features of an effective Tier 1 academic system including instructional planning and delivery to improve student outcomes
• Ways to build collective teacher efficacy through the incorporation of these features into your Tier 1 academic system
• How to build community between staff and families

Zoom Link

Materials

VTSS Tier I Booster Training

July 11 and 25 1PM-3PM

VTSS is excited to offer a new professional learning opportunity this summer!

The VTSS Tier I Behavior Booster Training will be held on July 11 and 25 from 1:00 - 3:30 each day. Participants may attend both days for the entire time or pop in for the content that they want to learn more about or refresh their knowledge. Our VTSS team looks forward to reviewing key components for building and sustaining a Tier I behavior system to support your students, staff, and families. Each topic will have time for questions and answers at the end.

Who should attend? Team members who have already attended Tier I Behavior Training and are still working to install Tier I foundational features or who need a refresher. Please consult with your VTSS State Coach if you have further questions about who should attend.

Zoom Link

Tier 1 Team Training: Behavior (PBIS)

July 12, 20, 28 1PM-4PM

VTSS Tier I New Team Training focuses on behavior, academics, and social-emotional well-being. Research shows that starting this work with a lens on behavior allows teachers and administrators to spend less time on discipline. At this event, your team will begin building your behavior curriculum and more. It is important that all school team members attend all three days.

Learning Intentions

In this training we will learn about:

• Holding efficient and effective meetings
• Creating school-wide expectations and consistent language 
• Defining and responding to student behaviors 
• Developing a positive feedback system  
• Training faculty 
• Involving stakeholders

Henrico & Buckingham County Schools - Zoom Link

All Other Teams - Zoom Link

Tier 1 Team Training: Trauma Enhancements

July 26, 27, 28 1PM-4PM

This three-day event is designed for those school teams and division support personnel who have already attended the Tier 1 professional learning for new teams, have had experience implementing Tier 1 behavior practices, and believe that trauma-sensitive schools are a priority.  This trauma-sensitive enhancement will integrate the practices of social-emotional learning throughout all the modules. 

Participants of this workshop will gain an understanding of the effects of trauma, learn how trauma impacts learning and behavior, recognize how a school may incorporate trauma-sensitive practices at the Tier 1 level through data, professional learning, family and community engagement, routines, and procedures as well as feedback and acknowledgment.

Learning Intentions

• Support teams in the implementation of trauma-sensitive schools
• Align trauma-sensitive practices into a multi-tiered systems of support
• Build a foundational knowledge of the impact of trauma on staff, students, family
• Recognize the impact of trauma in the classroom and how it affects learning, relationships, and behavior
• Understand that the need to create or maintain working environments that support the social-emotional well-being of school staff
• Learn the importance of relationships in building resilience to mitigate the effects of adverse childhood experiences

Zoom Link

Materials

Please use the Padlet for materials during training.

Materials are available for download to keep below.

• Trauma Sensitive Schools Implementation Plan