Welcome to the Building Better Behavior Conference 2026—a comprehensive professional development experience crafted to empower Pre-K through 12th grade educators and administrators in fostering positive behavior and supportive learning environments. This conference offers targeted sessions tailored for various educational roles, ensuring each participant leaves equipped with actionable strategies to transform their practice.

Conference Strand and Session Information:

Strong Tier 1 Foundations for Every Classroom

Every successful classroom begins with a strong foundation. This strand equips educators with strategies to create positive, engaging, and well-managed learning environments from PreK through high school. Breakout sessions will focus on building authentic relationships, boosting student engagement, strengthening classroom management, and integrating restorative practices. Whether you’re looking to refresh your toolkit or discover new approaches, these sessions will provide practical ideas you can use right away to set the tone for lasting success.

Solutions for Complex Behavioral Needs

This strand is designed specifically for educators working with students experiencing significant behavior challenges. Breakout sessions will focus on managing extreme behaviors, building foundational skills, supporting behavior in early childhood, and using data to drive effective decision-making.

Individualized Supports that Work

This strand highlights practical strategies to meet diverse student needs. Sessions will focus on trauma-informed practices, executive functioning and behavior supports, effective strategies for students with autism, and writing function-based BIP goals. Attendees will gain tools to individualize supports and help students thrive.

Building a Supportive Schoolwide Community

This strand focuses on creating a culture of care and connection across your campus from general education, special education, McKinney-Vento, and other student populations. Breakout sessions will explore self-care and mindfulness, strategies for supporting staff and student mental health, strengthening behavior programming support, and key updates in special education law. Participants will walk away with tools to build a stronger, healthier school community.

Expect to leave with fresh perspectives, actionable resources, and a renewed sense of purpose in building thriving, supportive school communities.