Name: Preventing School Violence Through Colorado Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
Start: 2024-09-19T09:30:00-0600
End: 2024-09-19T10:40:00-0600

Welcome to the CDE Fall Conference: Exploring Well-being and Belonging in Colorado! We’re thrilled to have you with us.

Join Us for a Relaxing Evening of Wellness Activities on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024!
NEW THIS YEAR!! We are thrilled to offer a selection of FREE, relaxing and experiential activities before the conference begins! These events are designed to help you unwind, connect with others, and engage in wellness practices. ALL SESSIONS ARE OPTIONAL! Please register for these events in the Special Activities Registration Form (google.com)

We’ve partnered with Ground2Air Productions to offer complimentary professional photography sessions. Please sign up to have your professional headshot https://www.picktime.com/2024CDEConference. Ground2Air Productions will also provide an interactive photo booth and will be capturing moments throughout the conference.

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Thursday September 19, 2024 9:30am - 10:40am MDT

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The training will explore the fundamentals of preventing school violence by emphasizing the creation of systems and structures essential for positive school environments. Participants will engage in a collaborative session to identify, integrate, and align evidence-based school violence prevention strategies (e.g., inclusive discipline practices, bullying prevention, proactive social-emotional and positive behavioral supports).

Session Objectives:

1. Explore elements of school safety plans in Colorado and how they connect to school climate improvement.
2. Describe school violence prevention and corresponding evidence-based practices.
3. Consider the contextual variables as well as the systems and structures necessary to effectively integrate and align school safety efforts.

Speakers

Lynne DeSousa

COMTSS Specialist/Rti & PBIS Integration Coordinator, Colorado Department of Education

Lynne DeSousa is a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Specialist and the Response to Intervention (RtI) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Integration Coordinator for the Colorado Department of Education (CDE). With more than 28 years in education, she has... Read More →

Adam Collins

COMTSS Specialist / Statewide Bullying Prevention Manager, Colorado Department of Education

Dr. Adam Collins is a COMTSS Specialist and the Statewide Bullying Prevention Manager in the Office of Learning Supports. Prior to joining CDE in 2016, Dr. Collins served as a K-5 school psychologist in the Adams 12 School District. He received his doctorate degree from the University... Read More →

Meghan Statton

COMTSS Specialist, Colorado Department of Education

Meghan Statton, MSW, is a COMTSS Specialist with the Office of Learning Supports. Meghan has worked in education for the last 17 years, and her background in mental health, educational leadership, and program development provide her with a unique lens through which she views her work... Read More →

CSSRC Comprehensive School Safety Planning Suggested Elements for Districts and School pdf

Committee Audit PSV Edition pdf

Initiative Inventory PSV Edition pdf

Lynne DeSousa PSV Through COMTSS.pptx pdf

Thursday September 19, 2024 9:30am - 10:40am MDT
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