CSF Presentations
Systemwide Evidences of Quality: Part 1, Part 2, International Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders Professional Development 2008 International Forum, Norfolk, Virginia, February, 2008
Relationships Between ISQ and Academic Achievement, Teacher Educators for Children with Behavioral Disorders conference, Tempe, Arizona, November, 2007
Academic Achievement and Behavior Support: Lessons from Research In 100 Schools, Teacher Educators for Children with Behavioral Disorders conference, Tempe, Arizona, November, 2007
The Relationship Between Internalizing/Externalizing Disorders and Judgments of School Learning Environments, Teacher Educators for Children with Behavioral Disorders conference, Tempe, Arizona, November, 2007
Four Essential Elements of Instruction and their Relationship to Overall School Quality, Teacher Educators for Children with Behavioral Disorders conference, Tempe, Arizona, November, 2007
Bullying and Antisocial Behavior: Analysis of Bullying Research and Recommended Practices, Utah State PTA Workshop, Salt Lake City, Utah, October, 2006
Improving Practice Through the Examination and Use of Data, Utah Mentor Academy, Provo, Utah, November, 2006
Positive Behavior Support: Principles, Findings, and Recommendations, Peaceable Schools Celebration Luncheon, Springville, Utah, December, 2005
Principals(les) for Data Collection: Important Ingredients for Successful Schoolwide and Targeted Interventions, 2nd International Conference for Positive Behavior Support, Tampa, Florida, March, 2005.
Indicators of School Quality: School Characteristics that Predict Success in Raising Academic Achievement, Utah Special Education Consortium, Salt Lake City, December, 2004. Part 1, Part 2
Bullying and Antisocial Behavior: Issues and Best Practices, Utah Council on Crime Prevention, 2004, 2005.
Characteristics of Effective Social Skills Programs. 8th Annual Conference of Critical Issues Facing Children & Adolescents. November, 2004)
Principals(les) for Data Collection: Important Ingredients for Successful Schoolwide and Targeted Interventions: Part 1; Part 2. 28th Anniversary Annual TECBD Conference. Tempe, Arizona. November, 2004.
Bullying Prevention. Utah Council on Crime Prevention: 7th Annual Critical Issues Conference. November, 2004.
American Heritage Academy
This presentation explains the basic principles of a positive approach for strengthening children and youth. The model emphasizes: (1) communicating clearly expectations for behavior, (2) establishing and maintaining mutually-rewarding relationships of trust and confidence, (3) building skills in academics, social performance, and self-management, and (4) recognizing successful and responsible performance, as well as efforts to be successful. American Heritage Academy, Las Vegas, NV. August 20, 2004.State of Education in Utah. Instructional Leadership for At-Risk Students. July, 2004.
The Future of Education in Utah, New and Aspiring Leaders Conference, Ogden, Utah, June, 2004
Bullying Behavior: Is it a Problem in Utah? Utah PTA Leadership Convention. May, 2004.
Technology in the Classroom: A Survival Guide. Utah Coalition for Educational Technology, March, 2004.
Risk/Resiliency Presentation
This presentation explains the factors that place youth at increased risk for antisocial behavior and the factors that buffer youth from exposure to risk. It also describes the Prevention Plus Program, a school-based approach that seeks to reduce risk and increase resiliency for students, including those at greatest risk. Furthermore, the Indicators of School Quality (ISQ) assessment system is also briefly described. Valley Mental Health Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT. November 3, 2003.Unraveling the Web: Keys to Internet Searching. Utah Coalition for Educational Technology. March, 2002. Salt Lake City.
Technology in the Classroom: A Field Guide. Utah Coalition for Educational Technology. March, 2002. Salt Lake City.