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Thursday, March 12, 2026
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
CST
Breakfast with Exhibitors
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
CST
Breakfast with Exhibitors
Location: Nicolette Promenade
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
CST
Registration & Exhibit Hall Open
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
CST
Registration & Exhibit Hall Open
Location: Nicolette Promenade
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
CST
Welcome to APBS 2026 Conference
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
CST
Welcome to APBS 2026 Conference
Location: Nicolette BC
8:15 AM - 9:30 AM
CST
Mainstage Keynote
8:15 AM - 9:30 AM
CST
Mainstage Keynote
Location: Nicolette BC
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
CST
Bridging Systems: Coaching for Stronger Family-School-Community Collaboration
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
CST
Bridging Systems: Coaching for Stronger Family-School-Community Collaboration
Location: Nicolette D3
Presenter:
Juan Lira
– Midwest PBIS Network
Presenter:
Brian Meyer
– Midwest PBIS Network
Presenter:
Andy Garbacz, PhD
– University of Wisconsin-Madison
Presenter:
Stephen Kilgus, PhD (he/him/his)
– University of Wisconsin-Madison
Families and Parent Supports
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
CST
Impact Accelerators: Systematic Approaches for Behavior Specialists Leading PBS Change
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
CST
Impact Accelerators: Systematic Approaches for Behavior Specialists Leading PBS Change
Location: Lakeshore C
Presenter:
Heather Volchko, n/a
– Threshold Learning
Integration and Alignment
Earn 1 BCBA CE Hour(s)
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
CST
Intentional Alignment of PBIS and SLBH to Improve Student Outcomes in Minnesota
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
CST
Intentional Alignment of PBIS and SLBH to Improve Student Outcomes in Minnesota
Location: Nicolette A3
Presenter:
Angela Scott, NCSP, PhD
– Minnesota Department of Education
Presenter:
Kristin Lofgren
– Minnesota Department of Human Services
Presenter:
Sarah Sirna
– Minnesota Department of Education
Presenter:
Amy Waldspurger, BA, Master of Arts in Edudation, &Education Specialist Degree (she/her/hers)
– New Prague Area Schools
Presenter:
James Holden
– Scott County Mental Health Center
Integration and Alignment
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
CST
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Support School Mental Health and Behavior Systems
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
CST
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Support School Mental Health and Behavior Systems
Location: Nicolette D2
Presenter:
Callie DeVriendt, MSW, LICSW
– Minnesota Department of Education
Presenter:
Prashanth Brahmandam, B.Tech, MS (he/him/his)
– Neural Web
Mental Health
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
CST
Sustaining Implementation Statewide: Minnesota’s Model for Training and Coaching Across Tiers
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
CST
Sustaining Implementation Statewide: Minnesota’s Model for Training and Coaching Across Tiers
Location: Nicolette A1
Presenter:
Erin Farrell, Ed.D., BCBA
– Minnesota Department of Education
Author:
Erin Farrell, Ed.D., BCBA
– Minnesota Department of Education
Presenter:
Aaron Barnes, PhD
– Minnesota Department of Education
Author:
Aaron Barnes, PhD
– Minnesota Department of Education
Presenter:
Nicolette Grasley-Boy, PhD, BCBA
– WestEd
Author:
Nicolette Grasley-Boy, PhD, BCBA
– WestEd
School-Wide Systems (Tier 1)
Earn 1 BCBA/ 1 NASP CE Hour(s)
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
CST
The Long Game: Minnesota's Two-Decade Commitment to Sustaining Schools Success
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
CST
The Long Game: Minnesota's Two-Decade Commitment to Sustaining Schools Success
Location: Nicolette D1
Presenter:
Kelsey Black, M. Ed.
– Minnesota Dept of Education
Author:
Kelsey Black, M. Ed.
– Minnesota Dept of Education
Presenter:
Janet Christensen
– Minnesota Department of Education
Author:
Janet Christensen
– Minnesota Department of Education
Presenter:
Hazel Ashbeck, BCBA, LBA-MN
– SWWC Service Cooperative
Presenter:
Nick Jurrens
– Faribault Public Schools
Presenter:
Karley McClellan
– SRIP
School-Wide Systems (Tier 1)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CST
Academic and Behavior Integration at Tier 2: Serving the Whole Child
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CST
Academic and Behavior Integration at Tier 2: Serving the Whole Child
Location: Lakeshore A
Presenter:
Sara M. Parman, BS- Physical Education & Coaching MA- Human Development and Family Studies (Youth Studies)
– West Fargo Public School
Presenter:
Beth Suelzle, BA Education, MA Differentiated Instruction, ABA
– West Fargo Public Schools
Tier 2
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CST
Building Better Behavior: Proactive Strategies for Early Learners Using the PBS Framework
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CST
Building Better Behavior: Proactive Strategies for Early Learners Using the PBS Framework
Location: Nicolette A3
Presenter:
Samantha P. Williams, M.ED
– BluEd Consultant Solutions LLC
Early Childhood
Earn 1 NASP CE Hour(s)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CST
Dealing with Difficult People: Strategies for Success
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CST
Dealing with Difficult People: Strategies for Success
Location: Nicolette D2
Presenter:
Diane Darling, CGSP
– Diane Darling LLC
Home and Community
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CST
Delivering Praise That Matters: Equitable BSP Strategies for Virtual & Hybrid Special Education
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CST
Delivering Praise That Matters: Equitable BSP Strategies for Virtual & Hybrid Special Education
Location: Nicolette D3
Presenter:
William A. Schleicher, Ed.D.
– Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Author:
William A. Schleicher, Ed.D.
– Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Presenter:
Ronald Carlisle, Ed.D.
– Messiah University
Author:
Ronald Carlisle, Ed.D.
– Messiah University
Classroom
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CST
Development and Deployment of an Organizational-Wide PBS Framework: Tools and Recommendations
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CST
Development and Deployment of an Organizational-Wide PBS Framework: Tools and Recommendations
Location: Nicolette A1
Presenter:
Hannah Durepo, BCBA
– Aspire Living and Learning Inc.
Author:
Hannah Durepo, BCBA
– Aspire Living and Learning Inc.
Presenter:
Daniel Ferman, BCBA
– Aspire Living and Learning Inc.
Author:
Daniel Ferman, BCBA
– Aspire Living and Learning Inc.
Integration and Alignment
Earn 1 BCBA CE Hour(s)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CST
Development of the ADVICE System: A Simulation Software for School-based Behavioral Health
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CST
Development of the ADVICE System: A Simulation Software for School-based Behavioral Health
Location: Lakeshore B
Presenter:
Joseph D. Latimer, n/a
– University of South Florida
Presenter:
Nathaniel von der Embse
– University of South Florida
Presenter:
Stephen Kilgus, PhD (he/him/his)
– University of Wisconsin-Madison
School-Wide Systems (Tier 1)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CST
Emotional Intelligence and Leadership
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CST
Emotional Intelligence and Leadership
Location: Lakeshore C
Presenter:
Janice H. Fortman, EdD - Doctor of Education
– JH Fortman & Associates, LLC
Author:
Janice H. Fortman, EdD - Doctor of Education
– JH Fortman & Associates, LLC
Integration and Alignment
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
CST
Lunch on Your Own & Exhibit Time
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
CST
Lunch on Your Own & Exhibit Time
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
CST
Built to Last: Scaling and Sustaining PBIS Systems Across Minnesota
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
CST
Built to Last: Scaling and Sustaining PBIS Systems Across Minnesota
Location: Lakeshore C
Presenter:
Hazel Ashbeck, BCBA, LBA-MN
– SWWC Service Cooperative
Presenter:
Janet Christensen
– Minnesota Department of Education
Presenter:
Kelsey Black, M. Ed.
– Minnesota Dept of Education
School-Wide Systems (Tier 1)
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
CST
Fostering Psychological Safety in Schools: Impact on Student Behavior using PBIS practices
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
CST
Fostering Psychological Safety in Schools: Impact on Student Behavior using PBIS practices
Location: Nicolette D2
Presenter:
Lauren M. Sparr, n/a
– BrightWorks
Presenter:
Erin Swoboda (she/her/hers)
– Chaska MIddle School West
Presenter:
Ellen Grossman, Ed.D.
– Uptick Education
Integration and Alignment
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
CST
From Chaos to Connection: A School-wide Behavior Shift You Can Replicate
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
CST
From Chaos to Connection: A School-wide Behavior Shift You Can Replicate
Location: Nicolette A3
Presenter:
Valerie Crowl (she/her/hers)
– DeForest Area School District
Presenter:
Amy Wiley, MA
– DeForest Area School District
School-Wide Systems (Tier 1)
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
CST
From Disruption to Engagement: Strengthening Tier 1 Classroom Practices
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
CST
From Disruption to Engagement: Strengthening Tier 1 Classroom Practices
Location: Nicolette D1
Presenter:
Gretchen Scheibel
– University of Kansas
Author:
Gretchen Scheibel
– University of Kansas
Presenter:
Haley Hamilton
School-Wide Systems (Tier 1)
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
CST
Improving School Climate Through SWPBIS: Statewide Outcomes and Implications for Practice
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
CST
Improving School Climate Through SWPBIS: Statewide Outcomes and Implications for Practice
Location: Nicolette A1
Presenter:
Aaron Barnes, PhD
– Minnesota Department of Education
Author:
Aaron Barnes, PhD
– Minnesota Department of Education
Presenter:
Erin Farrell, Ed.D., BCBA
– Minnesota Department of Education
Author:
Erin Farrell, Ed.D., BCBA
– Minnesota Department of Education
Presenter:
Nicolette Grasley-Boy, PhD, BCBA
– WestEd
Author:
Nicolette Grasley-Boy, PhD, BCBA
– WestEd
Author:
Nicholas Gage
– WestEd
School-Wide Systems (Tier 1)
Earn 1 BCBA / 1 NASP CE Hour(s)
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
CST
Native Voices for PBIS
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
CST
Native Voices for PBIS
Location: Lakeshore A
Presenter:
Daniel Torrez, M.Ed
– Minnesota Department of Education
Presenter:
Ellen Nacik
– Minnesota Department of Education
Presenter:
Tim Lutz
– Red Lake School District
Presenter:
Laurie Eide
– Greenway Public Schools
Equity
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
CST
The PBS-Europe Network – Advancing Research and Practice for Inclusive Education Across Europe
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
CST
The PBS-Europe Network – Advancing Research and Practice for Inclusive Education Across Europe
Location: Nicolette D3
Presenter:
Michael Paal, n/a
– Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg
Author:
Michael Paal, n/a
– Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg
Author:
Anna-Maria Hintz
– University of Oldenburg
Presenter:
Renata Greimaite
– Lietuvos įtraukties švietime centras
Author:
Renata Greimaite
– Lietuvos įtraukties švietime centras
Author:
Vesa Närhi
– University of Jyväskylä
School-Wide Systems (Tier 1)
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
CST
Snack Break
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
CST
Snack Break
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
CST
Restorative PBIS: Embedding Practices that Keep Students Connected and Engaged
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
CST
Restorative PBIS: Embedding Practices that Keep Students Connected and Engaged
Location: Nicolette D1
Presenter:
Sheila Dokken, J.D.
– ISD 728
Author:
Sheila Dokken, J.D.
– ISD 728
Presenter:
Rachel Hilyar, MEd (she/her/hers)
– ISD 728
Author:
Rachel Hilyar, MEd (she/her/hers)
– ISD 728
School-Wide Systems (Tier 1)
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
CST
School-Driven Systems: Using Data to Unify PBIS Support from the District, Region and State
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
CST
School-Driven Systems: Using Data to Unify PBIS Support from the District, Region and State
Location: Nicolette D2
Presenter:
Erin Engness, n/a
– Minnesota PBIS
Presenter:
Todd McGowan, MSW, LICSW
– Duluth Public School District
Presenter:
John Hirman, NCSP (he/him/his)
– Duluth Public Schools
Integration and Alignment
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
CST
Strengthening Partnerships for Student Success: Centering Family, Student, and Community Voices
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
CST
Strengthening Partnerships for Student Success: Centering Family, Student, and Community Voices
Location: Nicolette A3
Presenter:
Patricia Hershfeldt, n/a
– NW PBIS Network
Author:
Patricia Hershfeldt, n/a
– NW PBIS Network
School-Wide Systems (Tier 1)
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
CST
Teachers’ Collaborative Preparation for Positive Classroom Management and Behavior Supports
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
CST
Teachers’ Collaborative Preparation for Positive Classroom Management and Behavior Supports
Location: Nicolette A1
Presenter:
Cheryl L. Light-Shriner, BCBA, LBA (Illinois)
– University of Illinois
Author:
Cheryl L. Light-Shriner, BCBA, LBA (Illinois)
– University of Illinois
Presenter:
Gakyung Jeong
– Columbia College
Classroom
Earn 1 BCBA CE Hour(s)
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
CST
Poster Session and Reception
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
CST
Poster Session and Reception
Location: Nicolette Promenade