Join educators, school leaders, and district teams for hands-on workshops focused on implementation and a plan for the 2026-2027 school year
Choose the learning path that fits with your district priorities or attend the full conference
7 Stages of PLC Implementation Practices Learning Path, Aug 3-5
Move Beyond “Meeting Together” Toward System-Wide Instructional Improvement
Key results:
Increased Staff Trust and Retention
Educators develop stronger collaboration, clearer communication systems, and greater psychological safety, leading to improved staff trust, collective efficacy, and long-term sustainability within teams and schools
Greater Classroom Consistency and Alignment with District Priorities
Increased alignment of instructional practices, success criteria, PLC goals, and implementation systems helps reduce variability between classrooms while ensuring classroom practice is connected to SIP goals and broader district priorities
Stronger Instructional Decision-Making
Educators learn how to use evidence and implementation data to guide instructional changes instead of relying primarily on intuition or isolated practice
Collaborative Behavioral Continuum Learning Path, Aug 5-7
Move from reactive, case-by-case behavior support toward aligned systems that improve prevention, intervention, staff collaboration, and student outcomes across the MTSS continuum
Key results:
Reduced Restraints and Crisis Responses
Proactive prevention, trauma-informed de-escalation, and shared response practices to reduce escalation, restraints, and crisis-driven behavior support
More Effective Support for Complex Student Behavior
Educators develop stronger skills in understanding the function of behavior, matching interventions to student needs, and implementing consistent behavior support practices across settings — reducing unnecessary Tier 2 referrals through earlier and more aligned support
Reduced Overidentification for Special Education
Improved MTSS practices, clearer intervention pathways, and stronger documentation help schools avoid misidentifying students whose needs can be supported through general education systems
Bring a team of four or more participants for an additional 10% off.
Conference speakers include experts in psychology, educational leadership, instructional practices and MTSS implementation
Lead speakers
Continua Consultants Heather Sweeney, Christopher Daikos, Courtney Daikos
Heather’s expertise in adult learning, building sustainable systems for collaboration and proactive practices to build collective efficacy will be the focus of the 7-Stages of PLC framework pathway, August 3, 4 and 5. Heather will provide insight into the technical protocols and procedures as well as the adaptive agreements and collaborative behaviors that advance teams towards collective efficacy. During the Behavioral Continuum pathway, Heather will bring her expertise as an instructor of effective intervention design and special education practice to breakouts and action plan supports.
Christopher brings a unique perspective to our practices for collaboration and behavior by unpacking our social, political, technological, and economic climate to better understand current issues faced by students and educators. Christopher’s expertise in psychology and current behavioral phenomena inform his practice on how to provide a continuum of behavioral support for students with evidence-based practice. Christopher will provide insight and technical expertise to teams learning about data use during Tuesday’s pathway on stages 4 & 5 of PLCs.
Courtney’s work to support school districts' MTSS implementation will inform her instruction throughout the conference. Courtney’s expertise in instructional design and intervention implementation will be exemplified in her sessions and facilitation. She will support teams in unpacking standards to ensure Learning Targets and Success Criteria are aligned on Tuesday, and provide expertise in matching evidence-based behavior interventions to student needs on Thursday, as well as facilitate action planning and discussion throughout the conference.
Breakout sessions led by Continua Consultants Dr. Tovah Shotland and Brianne Rokey
Tovah’s experiences implementing effective behavior interventions in schools across the nation are informed by her approach to balance compliance with innovation. She helps educators align policy, data, and human-centered design to create environments where every learner can thrive. Dr. Shotland will provide flexible and effective practice implications in her sessions on tiers 1 and 2 fidelity on Thursday.
Brianne's experience serving K-12 students in schools and work as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor have informed her perspective when supporting school leadership to implement individualized evidence-based interventions in an MTSS framework. Brianne will provide sessions on Friday regarding tier 3 behavioral health supports prior to IEP identification in the context of aligned community based service. She will provide intervention teams with practical and informed strategies for serving students with complex needs.
Featured Speaker Dr. Kristin Rodriguez
Dr. Kristin Rodriguez
Kristan Rodriguez, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized leader in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and inclusive practice, and the creator of the MTSS² Framework™, a model that advances traditional MTSS into proactive, data-driven systems of support. Her work focuses on aligning Universal Design for Learning (UDL), high-quality core instruction, and tiered academic and behavioral supports to improve outcomes for all learners. She has played a key role in state-level MTSS implementation, contributing to widely used tools, guidance, and professional learning that support equitable and legally sound practices. As founder and CEO of Commonwealth Consulting Agency (CCA), Dr. Rodriguez partners with state agencies and school systems to strengthen collaborative practices, data-based decision-making, and coordinated intervention systems. She is the best-selling author of In Support of Student Data: A Data Workbook for MTSS Teams (Wiley, 2025), focused on MTSS protocols and team-based data use. A sought-after keynote speaker, she has presented for national organizations including NASSP and NCTM, with her work featured in media outlets such as WMC-TV Action News 5, DisrupTV, and leading education podcasts including Leading Equity, Shifting Schools, and the NAESP Principal Podcast. You can read more about her here.
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Optional evening activities including happy hour at a winery in Woodinville
Strengthen teams. Support students. Sustain change.
Collaborate with other educators, school district leaders and behavior specialists during engaging sessions.
Who is this for?
This conference is designed for:
- K-12 principals, assistant principals, teacher leaders
- Members of school leadership teams
- Members of behavioral intervention teams
- School-based mental health providers
- Directors of Special Education
- Professionals in behavior-focused or MTSS-aligned roles
What will the learning paths consist of?
Each path includes a mix of expert-led lectures, small group activities, and hands-on workshops designed to support real-world implementation. Optional evening social activities will also be available in the nearby Woodinville Wine District.
Are lodging and food provided?
Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included in the cost of registration. Affordable on-campus lodging is available through the University of Washington Bothell.
What makes this conference unique?
With limited participant numbers and planning-focused workshops, this conference is designed to maximize collaboration time and support implementation. Participants will have many opportunities to collaborate with peers facing similar challenges, access facilitators throughout the week, and provide feedback that directly shapes the learning experience.
Lodging at UW Bothell
Lodging is provided in brand-new, fully furnished accommodations with stunning natural views and spacious common areas to unwind in with your colleagues.