In this bonus episode we speak with Dr. Tim Lewis on the history of PBIS while discussing:

• how PBIS came about and what the purpose and intent was,
• what learning occurred in each phase of PBIS and how it has impacted education,
• the actual acronym..."is it PBS, PBIS, MTSS?",
• and the "framework", what does that mean and what does it look like.

The conversation was so rich that we split our interview into two episodes; this specific episode is Part 1 of Bonus 1.

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In this episode we speak with Dr. Rhonda Nese on Mental Health and Wellness and the impact it has on climate and culture while discussing:

• strategies to ensure school culture reflects the community,
• the role of empathy in respecting others opinions,
• teaching students how to develop informed opinions, 
• and ways to check ourselves for bias when teaching social and/or political content.

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In this episode we speak with Mrs. Tricia Diebold, a district Coordinator of Planning and Development, regarding Social Media and its impact on Mental Health and Wellness . We discuss methods to be an informed social media user, learn strategies to ensure accessibility, and identify opportunities for social skill development.
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In this episode we chat with Mrs. Rio Corbin, a school psychologist, on strategies to support and partner with students and families during stressful events while also sharing methods leadership can take to aid in this process.

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Our second series focuses on Mental Health and Wellness. Mrs. Jamie Grieshaber defines these terms, their impact on students, staff and families, while sharing strategies to help us find "balance".

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In this episode we speak with Mr.  Justin Colbert, a high school principal, on how a reinforcement system was developed through the commitment of staff members and its impact on the school community.

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In this episode we chat with Dr. Shanna Hirsch about what schedules of reinforcement can look like, how to set it up, why it's important, and methods to monitor the use of reinforcement.

Quote from Dr. Hirsch in this episode:
"Reinforcement is one of the most important tools teachers and adults can use to support students' behavior."

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In this episode with speak with Mrs. LeDominique Rhodes, Teacher/Instructional Leader/Coach, regarding the importance of feedback and its impact on culture, climate, and relationships.

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Dr. Tim Lewis, Co-Director from the Center on PBIS and Professor at the University of Missouri, discusses reinforcement and bribery as it relates to behavior.

Quotes from Dr. Lewis in this episode:
"I would live to take the term 'reward' and chuck it."
"The issue of reward and bribing is just misunderstood."

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What The Educator's Blueprint podcast is about and why you should listen.