Dr. Jessica Swain-Bradway is the Executive Director for the Northwest Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Network (NWPBIS). She has expertise in organizing social-emotional-behaviors supports and mental health integration at the district, school, and classroom level. In... Read More →
Thursday July 31, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am PDT Orchard North
Discover how South Kitsap School District is strengthening Tier 1 practices and leaning into Tier 2 standard protocols in reading, math, and behavior through an integrated, districtwide intervention system. Learn how early adopters are leading implementation, supported by intentional collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and aligned supports to drive improved outcomes for all students.
Inclusionary classroom practice requires barrier-free instruction that is accessible and meaningful to all learners, including students who may take the general or alternate assessment (WA-AIM). This presentation demonstrates how general and special educators can plan curricular units based on grade-level standards in inclusive classrooms with diverse learners. Participants will walk away with ready-to-use techniques for rigorous and barrier-free instruction that meaningfully engages every student, including those who take the alternate assessment.
Jennifer Sommerness is a distinguished educator and researcher at the TIES Center, at the University of Minnesota. She is known for her dedication to inclusive education and student success, with a profound commitment to educational equity. Jennifer has played a role in shaping the... Read More →
Thursday July 31, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm PDT Orchard North
