Key Takeaways for Leaders
Framework Over Compliance: PBIS should be a tool to address strategic challenges like chronic absenteeism and test scores, not just a set of rules to follow.
The Interconnected Systems Framework (ISF): A strategy for schools and community partners to move beyond just sharing information to authentic, shared decision-making.
Moving Beyond "Person-Dependency": Why systems must be team-based to survive leadership turnover and staff burnout.
Vulnerability as a Leadership Tool: Building trust with families and agencies requires being honest about school challenges rather than trying to fix everything "in-house" first.
Disaggregating for Equity: Using data by race, gender, and IEP status to uncover implicit biases and targeted needs.
Leveraging Community Data: How tracking external markers—like the geographic origin of student hotline calls—can lead to better-targeted school interventions.
The Culture of Wellness: Creating an environment where adults feel they belong is the first step to ensuring students feel the same.
Links & Resources Mentioned
Center on PBIS: National resources, research, and technical assistance.
Midwest PBIS Network: Training and support for MTSS and ISF implementation.
Interconnected Systems Framework (ISF) Overview: Resources for integrating mental health into school systems.
Connect with the Guests & Host
Kelly Perales on LinkedIn: Connect with Kelly
Randy Lindquist on LinkedIn: Connect with Randy
