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Beyond Suspension:
Suspensions are a big problem.This challenging reality underscores why it's crucial for educators and administrators to delve into the complexities of student suspensions and collaborate on effective solutions, especially when the current situation feels overwhelming.
Dr. Reneae Staley
Sep 8, 20254 min read


Empowering Educators: Professional Development for Teaching and Leadership
Educator PD offers training and learning to boost knowledge, skills, and effectiveness in teaching and leadership.
Dianne McKinley
Jan 30, 20252 min read


Why Your School Might Need a PBIS Refresh
Here are some common reasons schools find themselves in need of a PBIS reboot—and how INcompassing Education can support you in the process.
Dianne McKinley
Jan 27, 20253 min read


Value-Based Living, Working, and Leading - Swapping Resolutions for Reflection in the New Year
As most of us learned in the past year, we can’t predict what will happen next and when we feel out of control or faced with a lot of new, potentially frightening, things all at once it is easy to get overwhelmed, burnt out, and disconnected. Perhaps, if we spend time looking inward rather than out for answers, we might find ourselves better equipped to grow through the tough times without losing ourselves. I believe this might be true for individuals, organizations, and ev
Tiffany Creager
Jan 15, 20218 min read


PBIS – Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
What is Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports? Also known as PBIS, it is a program that schools use to improve student behavior. It integrates classroom management, school-wide discipline strategies, and effective academic instruction to create a positive school environment for students. PBIS is one of the areas covered by professional development in education.
Dianne McKinley
Nov 4, 20203 min read


Your Strategic Planning as a School Leader
When it comes to being a school leader, there are many issues that need to be addressed. Strategic planning as a school leader does not just consider studies and preparing children for possible futures but also working to develop pathways to reach an envisioned future. This means challenging students to think for themselves as well as developing core values and beliefs.
Dianne McKinley
Jul 6, 20193 min read


What is PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports)?
Many schools across the US are finding it hard to deal with student misbehavior. And usually, students are punished for not knowing how to behave rather than being taught appropriate behavior. The objective of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is teaching positive behavior. You may be asking, “What is PBIS?” This article will answer that question.
Dianne McKinley
Nov 5, 20184 min read


Teacher Professional Development
Teacher professional development refers to specialized training, education, and advanced professional learning intended to help teachers and other educators improve their knowledge, skills, competence, and effectiveness. It can be delivered in person or online, through one-on-one interactions or in group situations, during the school day or beyond normal school hours. Professional development may be funded by schools, districts, or state programs, and are conducted by highly
Dianne McKinley
Sep 14, 20173 min read


The Distinction Between School Climate and School Culture
We believe that building positive school culture and school climate largely depends on the quality of relationships.
Dianne McKinley
Jun 1, 20175 min read
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