In today’s rapidly evolving era of generated Artificial Intelligence (AI) such as ChatGPT, Genesis, or Grok, educators and administrators play a vital role in ensuring that students’ basic and psychological needs are met.
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In 2023, APBS published practice guidelines to serve as “guideposts,” reflecting the values of what APBS believes is critical to the practice of positive behavior support. Download the document and learn if you are implementing according to these international standards.
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KOI Education provides professional development courses designed to address many challenges faced by educators. These courses aim to equip teachers with effective strategies for managing classrooms, improving student behavior, and addressing diverse educational needs, thereby potentially reducing stress and improving retention.
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Since 2020, over 300 educators have become Certified PBIS Trainers through our online courses and Learning Management Software (LMS).
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U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona wrote to Governors, Chief State School Officers, and School District and School Leaders and urged them to end corporal punishment in schools—the practice of paddling, spanking, or otherwise imposing physical punishment on students. This letter reinforces the Department of Education's (Department's) position that corporal punishment in schools should be replaced with evidence-based practices, such as implementing multi-tiered systems of support like Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, that create a safe and healthy school environments. Every student and educator should feel safe and supported inside of school buildings; and more importantly, schools should always be free from the threat of violence.
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Building connections with colleagues might require a little extra effort, but the rewards are well worth it. Strong professional relationships not only make your workday more enjoyable but also provide a support system that can help you navigate the challenges of our field. So, take the first step—reach out, get involved, and find “Your People.” You might be surprised at how much these connections enrich your professional and personal life.
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Dr. Daniel Siegel's concept of the “Window of Tolerance” (1999) refers to the optimal state of arousal where a person is able to effectively cope with stressors and engage in daily activities. Practices that promote mindfulness, calming, and self-regulation can help expand this window of tolerance.
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PBIS Certified Trainers earn digital badges to show off their knowledge and skills. Learn how to get your micro-certification in PBIS and MTSS with KOI Education.
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I get it, many of my fellow teachers and educators are tired of one new initiative after another. PBIS is one of those initiative, and I’m not here to change your mind. But I will provide a counter-view for those with an open mind who are curious about what the fuss is all about.
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The research is clear and the results are in: PBIS improves school safety, decreases discipline problems, and is a proven winner across the nation.
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Get your free Federal Funding Fact Sheet to identify funding eligible services provided by KOI Education.
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Say hello to GPT-4o, a new flagship model which can reason across audio, vision, and text in real time. Consider just a few applications of this new technology for teachers, students, and learning
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Learn about our On-Demand courses designed to accommodate the demanding schedules of educators while providing invaluable resources to empower them in their roles.
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Be curious (advises Ted Lasso) and use this handy 15-Item Checklist to rate service providers to see if they can meet the needs of a complete PBIS/MTSS system.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our webianr- if you missed it, here is a summary.
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For the 6th year in a row, KOI Education founders were awarded the prestigious Sun Devil 100 Award for entrepreneurial accomplishments and outcomes for their community.
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You may be asking yourself, “Are we ready for the Roll Out”? Readiness means that all Action Plans are completed and the Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI) from PBISapps is up to date. Assess what is completed and ‘In Place’, then assign people and resources to the ‘Not In Place’ list to ensure that all the pieces of your puzzle are ready for your grand Roll Out!
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Summary of our nationwide conversation about PBIS/MTSS topics that matter to educators and implementors. See our event schedule on our Events page. New webinars begin again in Sepember.
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No, there are not 3 easy steps to solving the problem of student absenteeism. However, there are research and evidence-based practices that have been show to work. We’ll show you to the source of the solution
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While clip charts may offer a seemingly simple solution for behavior management, they ultimately harm relationships with students, focus excessively on negative behavior, shame students for their shortcomings, and do little to actually teach students the desired behaviors. Instead, educators should seek more positive and proactive approaches to behavior management that prioritize relationship-building, positive reinforcement, and teaching of appropriate behaviors.
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