Nov 27

Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Playbook: Community-Powered Conversations for Excellence

Session 1: PBS in School Transition and Early Adult Services

Welcome to 'PBS Playbook,' a dynamic training series where we're transforming Positive Behavior Support (PBS) into a community-driven journey for excellence. Join our engaging sessions, hear relevant success stories, and participate in lively discussions that focus on empowering individuals with disabilities and elevating the standards of support. Whether you're an expert or newcomer, 'PBS Playbook' invites you to be part of this supportive movement, where we're fostering inclusivity, sparking positive change, and rewriting the rules of PBS. Join us and let's elevate support together!

PBS Playbook will have three sessions which can be attended as a series or individual trainings. Please register for each session individually. Upcoming sessions:

November 27, 2023: Session 1, PBS in School Transition and Early Adult Services
February 26, 2024: Session 2, PBS and Mental Health
June 24, 2024: Session 3, PBS Tools and Strategies to Last a Lifetime

Stay tuned for specific details and guests for each session!

Meet your Trainer:

Shaun Wood, Wise, Senior Training & Technical Assistance Manager

Shaun is a community developer, and he has worked to support people with disabilities since 2002. He has been with Wise since 2013. He works in schools, people’s homes, and job sites, helping to build inclusive communities. Shaun is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and a certified Employment Specialist. He served in the U.S. Peace Corps in Eastern Europe and obtained both his M.Ed. (Applied Behavior Analysis) and B.A. (Political Science/Human Rights) from the University of Washington. Shaun uses applied behavior analysis, emerging technology, reflective processes, and mentorship to drive employment outcomes. He teaches courses on Positive Behavior Supports, Systematic Instruction, Technology, and Mentorship. Shaun loves languages and currently studies Spanish and Bulgarian. He is available to support individuals and families in English, Spanish, and Bulgarian. When he isn’t working, he likes to garden, volunteer in his community, brew espresso, care for his aquariums, and skate circles around his hometown of Burien, Washington.