Oh boy...another acronym! OSPI (Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction) and it's "leader" Chris Reykdal announced, via their newsletter, on June 28, 2019, that they are looking for people to become "Master Trainers" to help implement "MTSS-B/PBIS" Here's their description: "OSPI is recruiting for a Master Trainer cadre to support districts in implementing the Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behavior (MTSS-B). The train-the-trainer series will prepare candidates to be Master Trainers in Tier 1 of MTSS-B, also known as PBIS. Training on Tier 2 will begin in 2020. These trainings are free to master trainer applicants, as well as School Climate Transformation districts, ESDs, … [Read more...]
“PBIS”: Behind the Feds’ Wacky Scheme to Modify Children’s Behavior
We've raised the red flag about PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support). Today we bring you another article by Karen R. Effrem, MD. Dr. Karen Effrem is trained as a pediatrician and serves as president of Education Liberty Watch and the executive director of the Florida Stop Common Core Coalition. Please take the time to read her article and share it. The time, effort and money being wasted could be redirected to helping fund classrooms instead of trying to control our children Jane Robbins recently did an excellent job of describing the “government-sponsored personality manipulation” likely coming to a school near you. It is now time to look at the details of the … [Read more...]