📍 First Floor, Lobby

After checking in, visit the Emergent Tree Education Booth in Room 3.110.  Learn more about Software Tools & Resources offered by ETE! Someone will be there to talk with you all throughout the conference.

📍 First Floor, Auditorium 1.110
💡 Keynote Session

 In times of uncertainty, strong leadership is essential.  Let's explore how focusing on what we can control—our own actions and responses—leads to meaningful, lasting change. Grounded in behavioral science and the belief that education is a human right, we’ll discuss how educators can support student behavior and well-being across all learning environments. Change takes time, but our daily efforts shape lives, families, and communities.

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📍 Third Floor, RM 3.102
💡 District Systems

Explore the journey of building a strong Tier 1 behavioral system within the dynamic context of a fast-growth school district. As enrollment rises and demands increase, establishing consistent, schoolwide behavioral expectations becomes not only more challenging but also more critical. This session will spotlight the practical strategies used to create a solid Tier 1 foundation, share real-world challenges, and celebrate key successes along the way. Attendees will walk away with actionable insights and tools to strengthen and sustain effective behavioral systems in their own growing communities.

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📍 Second Floor, RM 2.102
💡 Special Education Systems

Students who receive Tier 3 supports often struggle to apply the skills and strategies they learn during social skills instruction to the actual classroom environment. This is due to a lack of generalization or the ability to use a skill or strategy across new environments, people, or situations. During this session, participants will learn about the importance of generalization and how we can implement a systematic approach to support student progress in the classroom.

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📍 Second Floor, RM 2.120
💡 Campus Systems

In this session, participants will explore how tiered behavior practices can be leveraged not only to improve student behavior but also to foster academic success in secondary schools. By applying Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Frameworks, educators can provide targeted behavioral interventions that directly contribute to academic achievement. Attendees will discover how interventions across the tiers can be customized to meet the diverse needs of students, promoting a positive and conducive learning environment. The session will focus on how proactive behavioral strategies support student engagement, reduce classroom disruptions, and create the mental and emotional space needed for academic growth.

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📍 First Floor, Under the Oaks

Grab a boxed lunch, connect with attendees, and exchange with other conference attendees. Served in Under the Oaks on the First Floor.  Feel free to enjoy your lunch in the cafe, the outdoor patios, or the breakout rooms!

📍 Third Floor, RM 3.102
💡 District Systems

This session focuses on navigating the middle—students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs that are more than universal supports but not intensive intervention. Participants will walk through the steps from identification to implementation all within an MTSS-B framework.

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📍 Second Floor, RM 2.102
💡 Special Education Systems

Effective Tier 3 behavior interventions require strong collaboration between district leadership and campus teams. This session will explore the critical role of district administrators in supporting campuses through data-driven decision-making, resource allocation, and capacity-building for staff. Attendees will gain insight into best practices for developing sustainable intervention systems, fostering a culture of collaboration, and ensuring that students with intensive behavioral needs receive the support necessary for success. Practical strategies for communication, training, and ongoing monitoring will be shared, equipping district leaders with the tools needed to enhance Tier 3 implementation across multiple campuses.

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📍 Second Floor, RM 2.120
💡 Campus Systems

An intentional start to the school year can set the tone for lasting success. This session explores how a shared vision, a focus on clarity, and a commitment to continuous refinement helped launch a purposeful and joyful school culture. Learn how a strong foundation in MTSS-B supports both academic and behavioral growth, and walk away with practical strategies to inspire momentum and meaningful impact across your campus.

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📍 Third Floor, RM 3.108
💡 Emergent Tree Demos

Discover how Emergent Tree’s tools and resources can support effective MTSS-B implementation at both the district and campus levels. From in-person training and coaching to flexible online learning and facilitation plus software tools to track progress, Emergent Tree partners with educators every step of the way to build sustainable, schoolwide systems of behavioral support.

Take a break and exchange with other conference attendees. Don't forget to visit the Emergent Tree Education Booth! Someone will be there to talk with you all throughout the conference.
📍 Third Floor, RM 3.110

📍  Third Floor, RM 3.102
💡 District Systems

In our rapidly changing world, building strong relationships with students and developing processes to help students manage their emotions and behavior is more important now more than ever. Learn how Northwest ISD is implementing a district-wide Behavior Support Framework to foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students through a tiered system of behavior support. We will share scalable and aligned processes that provide ongoing support for teachers, along with tools and strategies that can be used in PK-12 classrooms. You will learn practical strategies for implementation and approaches to driving organization-wide change and sustainability.

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📍  Second Floor, RM 2.102
💡 Special Education Systems

🎤 Facilitator: Christina Patrin, M.Ed., Director of Coaching, Emergent Tree Education

Hear from a panel of Special Education leaders as they share effective strategies, challenges, and solutions for supporting students with intensive Tier 3 needs.  Whether you're a school leader, interventionist, or special education professional, you'll gain valuable insights into creating sustainable, student-centered Tier 3 systems that make a lasting impact.

📍  Second Floor, RM 2.120
💡 Campus Systems

Effective classroom management is more than a tool for maintaining order—it is a cornerstone of successful teaching and learning. This session explores how a strong emphasis on classroom management positively impacts not only student behavior but also school administration and instructional practices. Participants will examine the ways in which consistent classroom management strategies foster a culture of accountability, reduce administrative burdens related to discipline, and create an environment where high-quality instruction can thrive. Whether you’re a teacher, instructional coach, or administrator, join us to discover how reinforcing classroom management at all levels contributes to a more focused, collaborative, and academically successful school community.

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📍 Third Floor, RM 3.108
💡 Emergent Tree Demos

Most progress monitoring focuses on tracking challenging behavior, but real growth is seen in students' skills and how they use them. This session introduces the Emergent Tree Progress Monitoring Tool, which tracks skill use, generalization, and independence to support data-driven decisions on interventions.

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Take a break and exchange with other conference attendees. Don't forget to visit the Emergent Tree Education Booth! Someone will be there to talk with you all throughout the conference.
📍 Third Floor, RM 3.110

📍  Third Floor, RM 3.102
💡 District Systems

Are you constantly putting out behavior “fires” in your district without the time or tools to cultivate long-term systems? This session explores how districts can shift from reactive crisis management to proactive system-building through the development of a District Behavior Team. Participants will learn how the team supports sustainable MTSS-B (Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behavior) implementation by identifying conflicting beliefs, creating shared language, aligning to small sets of common practices.The presentation will include and activity for participants to assess their current level of functioning (firefighter, manager, coach or farmer) using the Impacts and Activities quadrant. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for creating district-level infrastructure that fosters consistency, capacity-building, and long-term success across schools.

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📍  Second Floor, RM 2.102
💡 Special Education Systems

District behavior leaders will walk away with clear guidance for supporting campuses in implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) with fidelity. This session will guide participants through preparing teachers for BIP implementation, and monitoring implementation with confidence. Attendees will explore a BIP template and tools for coaching with fidelity that builds campus capacity and strengthens student outcomes.

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📍  Second Floor, RM 2.120
💡 Campus Systems

Whether you are an educator at a first-year campus or your campus simply needs a reset, this engaging breakout session will empower educators and equip them with the tools they need for effective implementation of Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions. We will explore behavior support strategies that enhance student outcomes. Participants will gain valuable insights to increase student achievement, attendance, belongingness, and behavior, while also departing with practical resources to promote collaboration, build confidence, and enhance accountability when addressing diverse behavioral needs. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together!

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📍 Third Floor, RM RM 3.108
💡 Emergent Tree Demos

Discover Emergent Tree's comprehensive Classroom Coaching Tool that blends evidence-based quantitative data with structured qualitative insights to support teacher growth. Designed for instructional coaches, administrators, behavior specialists, and mentors, the tool simplifies data collection and jumpstarts meaningful coaching conversations—whether you're seasoned in behavior support or just getting started.

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📍 First Floor, Under the Oaks

It's time to exchange! Join us for snacks and drinks to connect with other conference attendees!

📍 Third Floor, RM 3.110

Miss checking in on Tuesday? Visit the Emergent Tree Education Booth to grab your badge and conference material. 

📍 Third Floor, Rm 3.102
💡 District Systems

Join us in this session to learn how Richardson ISD utilized a collaborative process of defining and embedding the core values of safe, respectful, and responsible not only in the classrooms, but throughout the community with the development of a Code of Civility. Participants will learn how to engage community members in developing and sharing the core values to extend them past the classroom, reinforcing the belief that core values are most effective when they are co-created and lived by all.

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📍 Second Floor, RM 2.102
💡 Special Education Systems

Unlock with us powerful, trauma-informed strategies for understanding and responding to behavior in the school setting. This training helps participants recognize the impact of trauma on behavior and equips them with practical tools to support learning and growth. By fostering empathy and creating connected environments, attendees will learn to promote resilience and empower individuals in their schools. This session provides actionable insights to transform how we approach challenging behaviors.

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📍 Second Floor, RM 2.120
💡 Targeted Tools Across Tiers

In this session, participants will explore how instructional coaches can proactively support behavior management by utilizing a range of resources, including the coaching tool, professional development, and one-on-one classroom support. The session will demonstrate how coaches can deliver targeted professional development sessions to equip teachers with effective behavior strategies, while offering personalized support in the classroom to address specific student needs. Attendees will also learn about the role of a comprehensive district support plan in guiding and aligning behavior interventions across schools. By the end, participants will have practical insights for creating a cohesive and proactive approach to behavior support using coaching within their school communities.

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📍 3rd Floor, RM 3.108
💡 Emergent Tree Demos

Most progress monitoring focuses on tracking challenging behavior, but real growth is seen in students' skills and how they use them. This session introduces the Emergent Tree Progress Monitoring Tool, which tracks skill use, generalization, and independence to support data-driven decisions on interventions.

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Take a break and exchange with other conference attendees. Don't forget to visit the Emergent Tree Education Booth! Someone will be there to talk with you all throughout the conference.
📍 Third Floor, RM 3.110

📍 Third Floor, Rm 3.102
💡 District Systems

Tired of putting out fires? So were we! In this session, we'll dive into how the Waco ISD District MTSS-B team is flipping the script from reactive crisis management to proactive, system-wide support. From supporting our campus teams to strategic professional development sessions and coaching for teachers and campus leaders, we’re all about building lasting, district-wide behavior solutions that help campuses thrive. Come learn how we’re moving beyond the fire drill to create a strategic game plan for MTSS-B success!

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📍 Second Floor, RM 2.102
💡 Special Education Systems

This session will guide participants through the Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) process, ensuring compliance with IDEA while effectively supporting students and educators. Participants will examine strategies for reviewing behavioral incidents and effectively collaborating with administrators and educators to ensure compliance with legal requirements. They will also explore best practices for making informed decisions that balance student needs with disciplinary procedures. Through vignettes and discussion, attendees will gain practical strategies for preparing for and conducting thorough, data-driven MDRs that promote positive outcomes.

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📍 Second Floor, RM 2.120
💡 Campus Systems

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📍 3rd Floor, RM 3.108
💡 Emergent Tree Demos

Discover how Emergent Tree’s tools and resources can support effective MTSS-B implementation at both the district and campus levels. From in-person training and coaching to flexible online learning and facilitation plus software tools to track progress, Emergent Tree partners with educators every step of the way to build sustainable, schoolwide systems of behavioral support.

📍 Check out the Dining Recommendations

Grab some colleagues and friends to explore Austin for lunch!  Explore the many options on the UT Drag; check out some unique options on the East Side; or simply grab something from the Under The Oaks Cafe.  

📍  Third Floor, RM 3.102
💡 District Systems

Discover how Job Alike PLCs have strengthened Tier 1 MTSS-B implementation through collaboration and shared leadership. This session will highlight a model where campus administrators and teacher leaders engage in structured discussions, learn from focus campuses, and exchange best practices to improve fidelity and impact. Walk away with strategies to enhance professional learning, build sustainable behavior systems, and foster cross-campus collaboration.

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📍 Second Floor, RM 2.102
💡 Special Education Systems

In this session, attendees will explore practical strategies to strengthen Tier 3 behavior support within existing MTSS frameworks.  Participants will examine how to build capacity of MTSS teams to design, deliver, and monitor individualized behavior interventions that are both data-driven and sustainable.  Key topics include considerations for intensification, processes for individualizing behavior supports, and essential team functions to ensure cross-tier alignment.  Attendees will leave with resources and actionable steps for integrating Tier 3 supports more deeply into schoolwide systems, ensuring that no student falls between the cracks. 

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📍  Second Floor, RM 2.120
💡 Campus Systems

Are your administrators chasing after behaviors or focused on attending to individual students? Are you bogged down by de-escalation and putting out fires? ECISD campuses took a hard look at data and campus systems, and is ready to share out how they reset, reduced discipline referrals, got students back in their learning environments, and elevated APs to focus on growing teachers for better outcomes.

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📍  Third Floor, RM 3.108
💡 Emergent Tree Demos

Discover Emergent Tree's comprehensive Classroom Coaching Tool that blends evidence-based quantitative data with structured qualitative insights to support teacher growth. Designed for instructional coaches, administrators, behavior specialists, and mentors, the tool simplifies data collection and jumpstarts meaningful coaching conversations—whether you're seasoned in behavior support or just getting started.

⬇️ Download Handouts

Take a break and exchange with other conference attendees. Don't forget to visit the Emergent Tree EducationBooth! Someone will be there to talk with you all throughout the conference.
📍 Third Floor, RM 3.110

📍  Third Floor, RM 3.102
💡 Closing Session