We Want Your Feedback: Possible Community of Practice to Support Behavior Coach / Specialist / Interventionist Role

Based on requests we have received from our district partners, Heartland AEA is exploring the possibility of offering a Behavior Coach / Behavior Specialist / Behavior Interventionist professional learning sequence and Community of Practice. The goals would be to provide a sequence of learning and increase the use of evidence-based practices, as well as an ongoing connection to a Community of Practice to support those who serve in this role.

As we begin to design this learning sequence and community of practice, we would appreciate feedback from those who guide the work of this type of role in their district. We are seeking feedback regarding the intention/goals of the role so we can align the learning.

Listening Sessions - May 20 or 24
We will offer listening sessions on May 20 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Zoom Link) or May 24 from 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. (Zoom Link) to learn more about your needs related to these positions (you only need to attend one session).

Provide Feedback
In preparation for the listening session, we would appreciate your feedback on the questions below. Please submit this Google Form with your feedback by May 11.

• Which role is most preferred: better farmers (cultivate prevention) or better firefighters (reactive / responsive)? Or both? What percentage of their time do you anticipate will be spent on prevention vs. response/reaction?
• How do you envision this role differing from your school counselor?
• If your Behavior Coach / Behavior Specialist / Behavior Interventionist was successful in their job, what are the top three outcomes that would be achieved?
• What structure(s) would you prefer to be offered: structured course, a community of practice, or a combination of both?
• Would you release your Behavior Coach / Behavior Specialist / Behavior Interventionist to attend and participate in the professional learning sequence and/or Community of Practice? Please share any relevant thoughts.
• Will you plan to participate in one of the listening sessions? If so, please indicate which date/time you will plan to attend (May 20 or May 24).
• Any additional thoughts, comments, feedback, or questions?

If you have any questions, contact Jadie Boens, Director of Special Programs.