October 2021 Newsletter
Southern Regional Implementation Project
"SRIP, Together we can do so much!"
PBIS Fall Coach Meeting - this week!
Training Date: October 7, 2021
Time: 8:30 am to 11:50 am
Delivery Format: Online
Cost: FREE
CEU's: 3 hour Teacher and 3 hour BOSA admin CEU available

This coach conference will have multiple break-out sessions on targeted coaching topics for Tier I and advanced tier coaches including what is coaching, considerations for tier II coaching, aligning your initiatives, conducting the TFI walkthrough and Self Assessment Survey, data based decision making, and training staff on using evidence based response strategies in the classroom. Learn, share, and collaborate with other regional coaches to best support your PBIS efforts at your school.  *This conference is required for coaches currently in cohort training!*
Upcoming SRIP Events and Training
*Click Link below to register for SRIP meetings
October 18: 3:15-3:45 pm PBIS Connect - Supporting Students w/ Internalizing Behaviors REGISTER
November 3-4: Cohort 17 Team Training - Day 3&4 REGISTER for MANKATO HERE
November 3-4: Cohort 17 Team Training - Day 3&4 REGISTER for MN West - Pipestone HERE
November 5: Cohort 16 Team Training - Day 8 REGISTER for MANKATO HERE
November 5: Cohort 16 Team Training - Day 8 REGISTER for SWWC-Marshall HERE
November 8: 3:15 - 3:45 pm Coach Collaboration - Connect & Ask Questions REGISTER HERE
November 17: 3-4 pm PBIS Webinar - Staff Involvement REGISTER HERE
November 22: 3:15 - 3:45 pm PBIS Connect - PBIS & Trauma Informed Practices REGISTER HERE
December 8: 3-4 pm Coach Meeting - Data Analysis REGISTER HERE
December 14: 8:30 am - 11:50 am Tier II Intervention CICO and Class Pass REGISTER HERE
December 20: 2:15-3:45 pm PBIS Connect - Minimizing classroom distractions REGISTER HERE
Data Reminders
Want Assistance?

Do you want help with answering these questions?

Do you want SRIP to facilitate your TFI?

Do you want help with organizing your teams data calendar?

We are here to help you on your time, and at no cost!

Want Assistance? Please Contact: Liz Deen at 507-529-7531 or liz.deen@swwc.org
Data Analyst - October To Do List:

  • October Catch: Review student outcome data of office discipline referral (ODR) data for your building. These data can assist with looking at the whole picture of your school-identifying possible patterns, and also identifying students in your building who may benefit from more targeted supports. Using ODR in October as a screening tool is called the October Catch! Learn more here.

  • Take the TFI: Consider taking the Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI) to measure TIER I PBIS fidelity of implementation. This information could assist your PBIS team with determining action steps moving forward this year. Learn more here.

  • Take the SAS: Consider taking the Self-Assessment Survey (SAS) with your entire staff. This information could assist your PBIS team with understanding staff perceptions of PBIS implementation and guide action steps moving forward this year. Learn more here.
Coaches Checklist
Coach October To Do List:




  • Review your start to the school year-how can you recognize and celebrate the great efforts staff, students, administrators and parents have played in the success? Consider acknowledging and providing positive feedback to others on the excellent efforts and successes. Click here to see some creative ideas for employee appreciation.

REGISTER for Online Fall Coach Meeting!
*Required for coaches currently in training.

Date: October 7, 2021
Time: 8:30 am - 11:50 am
Supporting Students in the Classroom
from Rachel Cox Raverty, MSW, BSSW, LGSW
PBIS Connect: Classroom Practices
Interested in creating a calmer, quieter classroom space for students? Try implementing these simple strategies!

  1. Reduce the noise level—try using carpet (if possible), tennis balls on chair legs and carpet pieces on the end of desks legs.
  2. Assess the soundscape of the room—if you notice humming lights or pipes, talk to custodial staff to see what can be done to help.
  3. Provide headphones for students who are easily distracted or frustrated by voices and other noises.
  4. Set a relaxing tone—ask students if they are interested in soft music or white noise while working at their desks.
  5. Furniture layout—arrange objects in a way that discourage running and decrease student tendencies to distract each other.
  6. Stay organized—clutter is overwhelming and anxiety-provoking for students and staff.
  7. Provide non-distracting means for students to use energy, such as silent fidgets or Play-Doh.
  8. Provide visual reminders or daily and monthly schedules.
  9. Create a quiet area that individual students can receive instruction/assistance from the teacher without distracting peers.
  10. Encourage students to keep their items/areas organized while working quietly, and reward them for following through.
Are you interested in learning more about supporting students in the classroom? This webinar will will explore addressing internalizing behaviors in the classroom such as students experiencing anxiety and how to effectively provide a positive learning environment for all students.

Target Audience: Any PBIS team member interested in learning simple ideas to support students in the classroom.

Date: October 18, 2021

Time: 3:15 pm - 3:45 pm

Location: Online

COST: FREE

CEU’s: Teacher available
Information for Teams in Cohort Training
Coaches: Please remember to sign up for the required Fall PBIS coach meeting on October 7 from 8:30 am - 11:50 am.
To Do Lists - Before November Training

Register for November Cohort Training
Training Time: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
*Agenda will be sent 1 week before training.*

Add to your teams artifact template - if you have created more items or have more details!

Come to training with a current PBIS action plan. Use your own or use this template.

Face masks are required at SCSC in Mankato and at MN West in Pipestone. Currently, they are highly recommended at SWWC-Marshall.

Please reach out to your regional coordinator if you have any questions - we are excited to work with your teams!
Questions? Please reach out to your Regional Coordinator listed below.
Southern Regional Implementation Project Contacts
Erin Toninato
Mankato Region
507-389-1914 
Hazel Ashbeck
Rochester Region
507-591-6296
Elizabeth Deen
Marshall Region
507-529-7531
Check Us Out...
*All PBIS training is done in Southern Minnesota and FREE to participants made possible by a grant from the MN Department of Education, Federal Award CFDA #84.027A Special Education– Grants to States, IDEA Part B-611