Track
GENERAL
Name
Happiness Through the Tiers
Description

What if every student felt seen not for their struggles, but for their strengths and potential? This session reimagines the MTSS framework through the transformative lens of Positive Psychology and positive education. Rather than focusing solely on fixing what's wrong, we'll explore how to build systems that recognize and amplify the strengths, skills, and talents in every student. Journey across all three tiers - sparking schoolwide connection at Tier 1, unlocking student strengths in targeted groups at Tier 2, and guiding individual students through crisis toward hope at Tier 3.  Throughout this interactive session, you'll learn how to bring these evidence-based practices to life in diverse school settings. Walk away with practical strategies, you can adapt to your school's unique culture, concrete tools for implementation, and a renewed vision for what comprehensive student support can look like.

This sectional targets grade level(s):
All
Session Format
Session - In-Person
Date
Friday, October 16, 2026
Time
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Professional Development (Renewal) Units
1
Capacity
30