MSLBD (Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders)

08/31/2026

🌟 Workshop Spotlight: Supporting the Supporters—Creating a Personalized Self-Care Plan

Educators give so much of themselves to support students, families, and school communities—but who is supporting the supporters? 💙

Join Nichole Hitchcock, MEd, BCBA, LBA, for an interactive workshop designed to help educators build sustainable self-care practices that support resilience, well-being, and professional effectiveness.

Participants will:
• Explore common sources of stress, compassion fatigue, and burnout
• Reflect on current wellness and self-care practices
• Examine multiple dimensions of self-care and factors that influence balance
• Identify strategies that align with their unique needs, values, and responsibilities
• Develop a personalized self-care action plan to support long-term well-being

🌱 Leave with practical, evidence-informed strategies, greater self-awareness, and a personalized roadmap for making self-care a sustainable part of your professional life.

Nichole Hitchcock, MEd, BCBA, LBA
Content Specialist, TASN-ATBS | Ottawa, KS

08/27/2026

🌟 Workshop Spotlight: Consent, Sexual Health & Self-Determination—From 5 Years Old to 100

How do we thoughtfully and effectively teach individuals with disabilities the skills they need to understand their bodies, navigate public and private settings, and give and receive consent?

Join Shana Kaplan, MSEd, BCBA, LBA, for an engaging, advanced-level workshop focused on evidence-based behavior analytic practices for teaching social and sexual health across the lifespan.

Participants will explore:
• Foundational skills for navigating public and private contexts
• Teaching consent and self-determination
• Understanding and communicating about one’s body
• Sequencing instruction to support meaningful skill development
• Practical lessons, resources, and data-assessment strategies ready for immediate use

📚 Intermediate | 3.5 BCBA Learning CEUs

Come ready to leave with practical tools you can take directly into your work!

Shana Kaplan, MSEd, BCBA, LBA
Content Specialist, TASN ATBS | Spring Hill, KS

08/13/2026

Great Learning Starts with Great Conversations

We’re excited to bring an outstanding lineup of speakers to the 8th Annual Richard L. Simpson Conference on Autism, October 15–16, 2026, in Overland Park, Kansas.

Whether you’re an educator, behavior professional, or administrator, this conference offers an opportunity to learn, connect, and take practical ideas back to your schools.

📅 October 15–16, 2026
📍 Overland Park, KS

Meet our featured speakers and learn what’s in store! Link below to our Event Site and look for "Speaker Bios".

08/05/2026

🌟 Help Us Recognize an Outstanding Autism Educator! 🌟

Do you know an educator who goes above and beyond for students with autism? Now is the time to celebrate their dedication and impact!

The Richard L. Simpson Conference on Autism Outstanding Educator Award honors an individual who demonstrates excellence in serving students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Nominations are welcome from parents, colleagues, administrators, and professional organizations. The recipient will be recognized at the 2026 Richard L. Simpson Conference on Autism this October and receive conference travel expenses to attend the award presentation.

🗓 Nomination Deadline: August 20

Learn more about the award criteria and submit your nomination here:
Outstanding Educator of Students with Autism Award

Let's recognize the educators who make a lasting difference in the lives of students with autism. 💙

Nomination form link in the comments.

06/09/2026

📢 Call for Poster & Breakout Session Proposals!

Do you have innovative ideas, effective strategies, research findings, or practical solutions to share? We invite educators, professionals, researchers, and practitioners to submit a Poster or Breakout Session Proposal and contribute to an engaging learning experience for conference attendees.

✨ Share your expertise.
✨ Inspire your colleagues.
✨ Showcase your work.

Submit your Poster or Breakout Session Proposal today and help advance the conversation!

05/19/2026

Call for Proposals — Now Open!
The Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders is now accepting breakout and poster session proposals for the 45th Annual Symposium in Kansas City.

We invite educators, practitioners, researchers, school leaders, behavior specialists, mental health professionals, and advocates to share innovative, research-based strategies that support children and youth with behavioral or mental health needs.

📅 Proposal Deadline: June 15
📍 Symposium Dates: February 25–27, 2027
🏨 Location: Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center

Proposals should:
✔ Highlight research-based practices
✔ Include practical applications for participants
✔ Identify intended audience and session level
✔ Engage professionals supporting students with behavioral needs

Presentations will be held Friday, February 26, 2027.

02/13/2026

We are one month away from ! Will you be joining thousands of your peers and us for a Convention packed with professional development, networking opportunities, innovative resources, engaging special events, and so much more?

Register today: https://cecconvention.org/

02/13/2026

02/12/2026

LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences proudly congratulates Kathleen Lynne Lane, Roy A. Roberts…

02/12/2026

Congratulations Dr. Kathleen Lane!
Dr. Lane is the recipient of the prestigious Higuchi award!

LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences proudly congratulates Kathleen Lynne Lane, Roy A. Roberts…