USD 475 WINFest '26

A Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) outlines how an educational environment can be intentionally designed to improve student behavioral success. This session will provide an overview of the Behavior Intervention Plan process, including how to modify environments to prevent problem behavior, teach functionally equivalent replacement behaviors, and implement consequences that reinforce appropriate behavior. Participants will become familiar with the components of a BIP, review the BIP form, and engage in guided practice completing a Behavior Intervention Plan using real-world examples.

Interoception—the ability to notice, interpret, and respond to internal body signals—is a foundational skill for self-regulation and emotional awareness. Based on the work of occupational therapist Kelly Mahler, this introductory session will provide an overview of the Interoception Assessment and its role in understanding student behavior. Participants will learn how interoceptive awareness impacts regulation, behavior, and learning, and how assessment results can be used to guide meaningful, school-based interventions.

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a behavioral condition that extends beyond typical childhood defiance and can significantly impact learning and relationships in school settings. This session will help participants recognize the key characteristics of ODD and understand how it presents in educational environments. Participants will also learn practical, evidence-based strategies for responding to and reducing oppositional behaviors to support positive student outcomes.

Sunset staff meeting with building administrator(s). Required for Washington Elementary certified staff.