Center for Intensive Behavioral Supports

08/10/2026

Breathing Boards are assistive tools for focused self-regulating exercises. Students use them as a tangible way to practice taking deep, calming breaths as they learn to control their emotions.

Breathing Boards are some of our most used resources! We have 4 different sizes and over 35 different themes! We are constantly adding more. What themes would work best for your students?

07/28/2026

As you begin preparing your classroom for the new year, consider setting the stage for more than just academic success. A classroom intentionally designed to support emotional well-being can help students be ready to learn from day one.

Our Prep Your Classroom for Success resources provide ready-to-use tools for PreK–12 educators to create a regulation-focused learning environment. These resources are designed to help you build a classroom where regulation is success, connection is power, and kindness is culture. Explore the collection and start the year with simple strategies that can make a lasting impact.

Choose a grade range from the choices below. Once downloaded, each resource page contains live links to the selected tools. Simply print and use!

PreK-Kindergarten: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12Q_6VvS0bTBTNVrmeDkhNAlC3x0zT1VS/view?usp=share_link

1-5:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MiCb9_TF_ED-QQBl8gKg4XyxjZYU4mCi/view?usp=share_link

6-12: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Nm7l22dHVqQU1LqtjeAEhDaGS-fAlRBA/view?usp=share_link

06/23/2026

Grant staff are attending Ukeru training today! Great reminders of how trauma changes the brain!

05/08/2026

Here's to the educators who keep showing up and making a difference! One student, one moment at a time.

CIBS thanks you for all the early mornings to late afternoons, from lesson planning to problem-solving! You show up with. patience, creativity, and persistence.

Keep up the good work!

04/28/2026

The CIBS team is soaking up some great professional learning today at the Autism Professional Learning and Universal Supports Project Pre-Conference!

We’re excited to connect, learn, and bring back even more to support schools across Illinois.

Hope to see you tomorrow at the Conference in Normal, stop by and say hello! 👋

04/22/2026

Join this upcoming webinar with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago to learn how to recognize signs of ADHD, anxiety, depression, and oppositional behavior in the classroom, and better understand how these challenges impact learning.

Teachers are often the first to notice mental health problems in children. Join this Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago webinar to:

🔹Learn how to recognize symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, depression, and oppositional behavior in the classroom

🔹Understand the association between mental health symptoms and school functioning and accommodation recommendation

🔹Discuss experiences and questions related to supporting student mental health in the classroom with other educators statewide and mental health providers

Participants will earn one Continuing Education Unit or Professional Development Hour. Register at https://okt.to/ZroRSA.

04/15/2026

Rainy days = perfect days for regulation practice 🌧️💙

This spring-themed packet has just what you need to bring calm and connection into your day! The link below includes all strategies in Spanish, and you can find the English version on the website too.

04/10/2026

A+ is sharing some amazing strategies all month! Make sure you check them out!

April is Autism Awareness Month and we have something special planned! Every single day this month, we'll be sharing facts, resources, and evidence-based practices to support the autism community. You won't want to miss it so stay tuned!

To kick things off, check out our Fact Sheet: Autism and the Classroom. It is packed with valuable information to support learners in the classroom setting. Link below!

https://bit.ly/4dog9eZ

04/01/2026

Check out our sister grant and all of the amazing work they do for students across the state!

04/01/2026

PARAPROFESSIONALS!!! 🙌

We appreciate all that you do for students each and every day. The support, patience, and care you bring into classrooms does not go unnoticed. You are often the steady presence, the calm voice, and the encouraging push that helps students feel safe, confident, and ready to learn.

From celebrating small wins to helping navigate big emotions, you make a lasting difference in ways that truly matter. Schools are stronger because of you, and students are better because of the relationships you build.

Thank you for your dedication, your compassion, and your unwavering commitment. You are AMAZING! Keep up the great work! 💐