This presentation will highlight strategies and resources to help adults support students with IEPs who have behavioral needs in educational settings. Topics will include how adults can examine their own biases, mindsets and beliefs about student behavior as well as how to build strong relationships with students and apply a proactive and positive approach.

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Presenters: Tim Peerenboom, Prior to joining DPI, Tim served as a School Psychologist, Autism Specialist, and Director of Special Education and Pupil Services. He has experience working with children aged 3-21 in a variety of public education service models in urban, rural and suburban school districts and Eva Shaw, a special education consultant at the WI DPI. Her role focuses on supports for students with IEPs with neurodiverse needs. She has worked in the field of special education for over 25 years, and has had the privilege to serve children, families, and schools in several states and in a variety of roles.