Behavior Alliance of South Carolina

🍎 Starting fresh this school year?

Whether you're entering your first classroom or supporting educators who are, strong classroom routines can make a big difference from day one.

This month's June Limited Edition highlights foundational practices that help create supportive classroom environments:

✔️ Visual Supports
✔️ Positive Greetings
✔️ Practice Briefs
✔️ Video Overviews

These resources provide practical strategies and ready-to-use tools that can help increase predictability, strengthen relationships, and support student success.

Check your inbox to explore this month's resources and start building your toolkit for the year ahead.

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What a fantastic day at our MTSS-B Tier 1 Train-the-Trainer session at the Lake House at Sandhill Research and Education Center!

District Behavior Coordinators and district teams from across South Carolina came together to learn, collaborate, and plan for the year ahead. Throughout the day, participants engaged in meaningful discussions around school onboarding, effective team structures, systems of support, and strategies for strengthening implementation efforts in their districts and schools.

We are grateful for the dedication, expertise, and commitment these teams bring to supporting students, educators, and school communities across the state. We can't wait to see the impact of this work in the months ahead!

📅 Looking for summer professional learning opportunities?

Explore upcoming events from our partners and collaborators, including topics focused on TBRI®, leadership, AI in mathematics education, and partnering with families.

Upcoming Opportunities:

📌 June 16
An Introduction to TBRI® and Trust-Centered Schools (For Educators)

📌 July 1–August 5
WestEd AI Math Summer Sandbox: Designing Collaborative AI for K–12 Math Educators

📌 July 8
Stronger Together: Partnering with Parents in Child Therapy for Meaningful Change (For Clinicians)

📌 July 14–September 24
WestEd's Leadership Playbook Professional Learning Series

📌 July 16 & 17
Building a Culture of Care with TBRI® (For Professionals)

Visit BehaviorAlliance.org/events for registration information and additional professional learning opportunities.

💡 Looking for a strategy you can implement right away?

Some of the most effective classroom practices are also some of the simplest.

This month's June Limited Edition highlights two practical strategies that require minimal preparation but can have a meaningful impact on student engagement and behavior:

✔️ Prompts & Reminders
✔️ Feedback & Acknowledgments

Whether you're supporting students during instruction, reinforcing expectations, or encouraging participation, these practices can help create a more responsive and supportive learning environment.

Check your inbox to explore this month's featured resources, including practice briefs and video overviews.

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☀️ Day 2 of SC TEAMS Summer University brought another opportunity for District Behavior Coordinators to connect, collaborate, and learn alongside colleagues from across South Carolina.

Throughout the day, participants engaged in discussions, shared ideas and experiences, and explored ways to strengthen supports for students, educators, and schools.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to the conversations. We appreciate the dedication and leadership you bring to this work each day!

A few highlights from Day 1 of SC TEAMS Summer University!

District Behavior Coordinators came together to engage in collaborative activities, share ideas, and connect with colleagues from across the state. We are grateful for the opportunity to support these conversations and learn alongside dedicated educators working to strengthen supports for students and schools.

Day 1 of SC TEAMS Summer University is underway! ☀️

Today, the Behavior Alliance of South Carolina was excited to facilitate our District Behavior Coordinator Convening Sessions focused on connecting with colleagues, sharing ideas, and engaging in meaningful conversations about supporting positive behavior and strengthening MTSS-B systems.

These opportunities to learn from one another, reflect on current practices, and collaborate across districts are an important part of building sustainable systems that support students, educators, and schools.

Thank you to everyone who joined us today. We look forward to continuing the conversations throughout Summer University!

☀️ Our June Limited Edition is here!

Whether you're preparing for a new school year, supporting new staff, or simply refreshing your own practice, this summer edition brings together some of our most-requested classroom resources.

Inside you'll find:
📚 Practice Briefs
🎥 Video Overviews
🖥️ Editable Slides
✨ Practical Classroom Strategies

Featured topics include:
• Visual Supports
• Positive Greetings
• Prompts & Reminders
• Feedback & Acknowledgments
• Opportunities to Respond
• Proximity
• Behavior Contracts
• Calm Down Corners

Check your inbox to explore this month's resources and start building your toolkit for the year ahead.

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📢 FREE Open-Access Session at SC TEAMS Summer University!

Join the Behavior Alliance of South Carolina for:

All Things Behavior from BASC: Come Engage With Us About Tier 1 MTSS for Behavior, to Thinking Functionally, to Alternatives to Exclusionary Discipline

📅 June 10, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
📍 Columbia Marriott Downtown, Columbia, SC

Presented by Megan Carpenter, Cathy Griffith, and Steven Rufe.

This session will explore practical strategies and resources related to:
• Tier 1 MTSS for Behavior
• Thinking Functionally About Behavior
• Alternatives to Exclusionary Discipline

SC TEAMS Summer University is a free professional learning opportunity designed to support educators, schools, and districts in implementing high-leverage practices that improve outcomes for students.

Learn more at behavioralliance.org/events