Wisconsin School Counselor Association
5th Annual Summer Leadership Academy

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Thursday, August 4th, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Learn the latest about: The School Counselor's Role in PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) & RTI (Response to Intervention)

Event Pricing includes lunch:
Member: $45
Non-Member: $55

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

The Summer Leadership Academy is focused on providing opportunities for counselors to look at the components of the Wisconsin and National models that surround the four core components of Foundation, Delivery System, Management and Accountability. The Academy is designed to the develop counselor's Leadership, Advocacy and Collaboration skills that lead to Systemic Change.

This year's Leadership Academy Participants will walk away with an understanding of their role in the RtI and PBIS process. This is also closely related to the new rule on the SLD (Specific Learning Disabilities) criteria . Our team of instructors will be:

Justyn Paulos, Wisconsin PBIS Network Coordinator
PBIS schools across Wisconsin have created a more positive environment for students and staff by establishing clear expectations for their students and taking active steps in teaching, modeling, and reinforcing appropriate behaviors school-wide. As of January 15, 2011, over 614 schools in 149 districts in Wisconsin have attended PBIS training.

Kathy Ryder, Director of the RtI Center
The Wisconsin RtI Center's goal is for school communities to increase opportunities for all students to achieve academic and behavioral success by implementing a multi-level system of support that meets the needs of each student. Schools measure their implementation success through he analysis of outcome data demonstrating increased student achievement and school climate.

Vaunce Ashby, Department of Public Instruction
The new rule on the Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) Criteria will allow for the identification of students who have a Specific Learning Disability earlier in their educational career. These students ability to access the educational curriculum more fully will lead to successful education outcomes and in turn increase the graduation rate of these students.

Panel
Our day will be completed by a group of area educators with a panel discussion and a Question & Answer session.

If you have questions, please contact Rod Wiemeri at rodw@charter.net

PBIS (Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports)
www.wisconsinpbisnetwork.org

PBIS schools across Wisconsin have created a more positive environment for students and staff by establishing clear expectations for their students and taking active steps in teaching, modeling and reinforcing appropriate behaviors school wide.

Wisconsin schools have been implementing PBIS since the Fall of 2006, with rapid growth in the number of trained PBIS schools in Wisconsin occurring within the last year. As of January 15, 2011, over 614 schools in 149 districts in Wisconsin have attended PBIS training.

RtI Response to Intervention
http://www.wisconsinrticenter.org/

Vision
The Wisconsin RtI Center’s vision is to bring about systems change in Wisconsin school communities in order to maximize opportunities for ALL students to achieve academic and behavioral success. Addressing the needs of all students through a quality RtI system will become standard practice for schools.

Goal for Schools
The Wisconsin RtI Center’s end goal is for school communities to increase opportunities for all students to achieve academic and behavioral success by implementing a multi-level system of support that meets the needs of each student. Schools measure their implementation success through the analysis of outcome data demonstrating increased student achievement and school climate.

New SLD Rule
http://dpi.wi.gov/sped/pdf/ld-rule-summary.pdf

The new rule on the Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) Criteria will allow for the identification of students who have a Specific Learning Disability earlier in their educational career. These students’ ability to access the educational curriculum more fully will lead to successful education outcomes and in turn increase the graduation rate of these students.
Parents have the right to request an evaluation at any time and a comprehensive evaluation is still required. Additionally, Initial Evaluation for SLD is the only disability areas in which parents and the school can agree on a timeline extension. These components of the rule are not new.

To register please click on the following link and download the pdf of the registration form 2011_Summer_Leadership_Institute_Registration.pdf

ONE GRADUATE CREDIT ALSO AVAILABLE!
For anyone registering for the workshop, there is an opportunity to earn one graduate credit through Concordia University. The credit course will begin at 7:30 the morning of the workshop to provide time for course registration and explanation of requirements. Course participants will meet following the workshop to complete some of the onsite responsibilities and review the procedures for follow up assignments. Course payment and registration are separate from the workshop registration.

CLICK HERE to register for 2011 Summer Graduate Course