Curt Slater is Minnesota’s 2018 National Distinguished Principal and currently leads by example at Wyoming Elementary in Forest Lake Area Schools. Curt is seen as a pioneer among state educators in using Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Over the last 15 years, He's worked with more than 400 schools and trained thousands of educators on PBIS. 

 

In this episode, Curt gives us a glimpse into many aspects of the PBIS framework, including the role of parents and how to gain buy-in from staff members on yet another school initiative.