The WCSD Behavioral Health & Management department

Our Mission

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     The WCSD Behavioral Health & Management Team

     The WCSD MTSS Behavioral Health & Management Team is devoted to providing district wide behavioral supports to students that require more individualized behavior interventions. Our mission is to ensure equitable behavioral practices are implemented in classrooms, with the use of PBIS and restorative practices.

School Supports

  • Behavior Advantage

    This course is offered by Behavior Advantage, an organization deeply committed to the education sector. This course is designed to make practices accessible and relatable, drawing from their extensive experience working with teachers on student behaviors. The program is rooted in the desire to create a positive impact on students' lives. 

    Behavior advantage is a platform that supports the development of functional behavior assessments (FBAs), safety plans, and behavior intervention plans (BIPs). The platform also includes tools tracking student progress and a library of evidence-based interventions. 

    Participants will gain insights into various behavioral strategies, learn how to implement them in their classrooms and understand how these methods can enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. It is intended to broaden teaching techniques, improve classroom management, and foster a more inclusive and productive learning environment.

    MyPGS Course Link Here

    Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)

    Trauma-informed prevention and de-escalation training for educators and support staff. CPI is evidence-based training that yields positive, long-term results, including decreased challenging behavior, higher academic success and increased staff retention.

    Types of trainings:

    Classroom Culture

    The purpose of the classroom culture program is to help establish a supportive classroom culture that promotes learning within your school. When a positive classroom culture is established, behavior issues and classroom disruptions are limited. Limited disruptions lead to better relationships and improved student learning.

    Verbal Intervention

    The purpose of this program is to build on your knowledge and skills to recognize, prevent, and manage crisis behaviors using person-centered and trauma-informed responses. This program instills the skills to prevent and verbally de-escalate disruptive behaviors. You will begin to establish a common philosophy and framework for your organization's culture of Care, Welfare, Safety, and Security.

    For more information please contact:

    Kendra LaGrone kendra.lagrone@washoeschools.net 

     

Family Supports

  • Individualized family supports that will benefit your family/students in the home. Topics include:  

    • Creating routines and structure within the home
    • How to come up with rewards for your child
    • Helping with challenging behaviors
    • Setting up your student/child for success using positive language

    You can access our hotline at any time through email or phone:

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Meet the team