Tier 2 Support for Secondary Students with Autism. Social Skill Foundations of Support across all classrooms based on sociocultural theory, integrating social skills in general education classrooms, recognizing autistic features in classrooms, using evidence-based practices, and creating a classroom and school wide culture of equity. (My Ph.D. dissertation qualitative research)
Autism Inclusion Special Education, Kennewick School District
Students with autism don't just need passive acceptance disguised as compassion-they need relevant teaching tools, safe space, school-wide cultures of diverse engagement, direct guidance, and naturalistic opportunities to grow socially. Inclusion teachers and all relative school personnel... Read More →
Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:10am - 11:10am PDT Red Delicious
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is widely recognized as essential for supporting positive student outcomes. Yet, SEL is often addressed separately from core academic instruction, limiting its impact—particularly in mathematics classrooms. Explore how the Standards for Math Practice can be leveraged to integrate SEL within math learning, supporting more equitable teaching and learning. Participants will engage in instructional routines and activities that simultaneously deepen students’ mathematical understanding while strengthening SEL competencies.
Core MTSS instruction includes Science and Social Studies for all. This session introduces the updated "Reaching Every Learner" framework, designed to eliminate course substitutions by making grade-level standards accessible to all learners. Educators will learn co-planning strategies to engage diverse learners, including those taking the WA-AIM, in rigorous content. Participants will gain practical, barrier-free techniques to ensure every student meaningfully accesses the full breadth of the general education curriculum, regardless of support needs.
Most MTSS systems were designed to support students—yet too often, they continue to disempower those furthest from opportunity. Through a partnership with an elementary school in a Washington State district, this interactive session reveals how consultation can surface hidden barriers and transform Tier 1 practices. Participants will use a practical diagnostic tool to uncover inequities in their own systems and leave with a clear, actionable approach to build inclusive environments where every student can thrive.
Consulting Coordinator and Senior Liberation Consultant at And Still We Rise, Britney Boyles is based in Washington State and was a public school educator for nearly a decade. As an administrator, Boyles centered the needs of those who are often unseen and amplified the voices of... Read More →
Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT Red Delicious
Consider opportunities to empower and leverage classified educators supporting their peers with professional learning focused on tiered behavior supports. Learn how shifting from administrator-led professional development for classified educators empowered one district to support their strategic plan goals by increasing the sense of belonging for all; staff and students. This session will discuss audience, scope, and content for the past two years’ professional learning and where the district plans to grow next.
