Loading…
Spring 2025 Student Wellness Summit
← Back to schedule
The Language of Behavior: Understanding Behavior as Communication
Friday March 28, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm AKDT
This training will equip school-based mental health staff with the skills to analyze student behavior through a functional lens. Participants will explore the key functions of behavior, common triggers, and how to differentiate between behavior as communication versus misconduct. The session will also cover classroom strategies for developing effective interventions that promote positive student outcomes.
Speakers
SB

Sean Bollinger

Behavior Support Specialist, SJUSD Student Support Center
Sean Bollinger (he/him) is a Behavior Support Specialist and former special education teacher for students with emotional and behavioral disabilities. Sean currently supports students across the district with tier 2 and 3 supports, and organizes and coaches school PBIS teams. Sean... Read More →
KR

Ken Rugg

Psychologist, SJUSD Student Support Center
Before going to college, Ken served in the Air Force and worked as a Russian Linguist. After college, he taught 4th grade for three years and fifth grade for one year. He refers to these as the four hardest years of his life. Teaching is the most challenging job there is. Ken then... Read More →
avatar for Carolina Cordova

Carolina Cordova

Board Cert Behavior Analyst, San Juan Unified School District
Carolina Cordova is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, passionate about building community through Applied Behavior Analysis, trauma-informed practices, and evidence-based interventions that support emotional learning and flexible behavior of our students.
avatar for Samania Young

Samania Young

Board Cert Behavior Analyst, San Juan Unified School District
Samania Young is a dedicated and experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) currently working in the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) department at San Juan Unified School District. With over a decade of experience in the field, Samania has worked in a variety of educational... Read More →
Friday March 28, 2025 2:00pm - 2:50pm AKDT

Sign up or log in to save this to your schedule, view media, leave feedback and see who's attending!

Tweet Share
Share Modal

Share this link via

Or copy link