13th Annual Maine PBIS Conference
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Augusta Civic Center
9:00 AM until 4:00 PM
Registration INformation (Opens August 14, 2023)
Join us to celebrate, learn, and network with PBIS leaders and implementers from across Maine and beyond!
Registration Cost:
General (individual)- $195
Group (groups of 3 or more attendees)- $165
Student (full-time undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in 6 credits per semester for at minimum 2 semesters per year)- $85
Lead Presenter (those accepted to present; only lead presenters are at no charge; co-presenters will be charged the individual rate)- $0
Register here: https://conferences.usm.maine.edu/EventProConnect/default.aspx?page=newregistration&event=108&password=Event1234
Call for Proposals
The conference planning committee is seeking presentations from individuals, schools, and districts that have been implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports at various stages (e.g. installation, initial implementation, innovation, and sustainability).
Proposals should reflect the Maine PBIS mission:
The mission of Maine PBIS is to enhance the quality of life of students by promoting evidence-based and effective positive behavior supports to realize socially valid and equitable outcomes for people, families, schools, agencies, and communities.
Proposals will be chosen based on:
Significance of Content to the Field: The proposal provides information that is significant to the field and can improve practice. The topic is timely, and supports the mission of Maine PBIS.
Conceptual or Empirical Strength: The proposal is based on sound and current research, knowledge, theory, and/or practice in the field.
Clarity of Proposal: The proposal content is explicit and it is clear exactly what will be presented and how it will be presented. The participant objectives are clear and are aligned with the content and abstract. The content explains how each of the objectives will be achieved.
If a proposal is accepted, the presentation team is entitled to one free registration.
Questions regarding the conference or proposal submissions may be directed to: Courtney Angelosante (courtney.angelosante@maine.edu) and Sarah Wilkinson (sarah.wilkinson@maine.edu)
Submit your proposal here: https://forms.gle/BRh2KSFso7HUsJqS7
Meet Our Keynote Speaker
Lindsay Fallon, Ph.D.
Lindsay Fallon, Ph.D., BCBA-D is an Associate Professor and Director of the School Psychology Ph.D. Program in the College of Education and Human Development at University of Massachusetts Boston. She is a former New York City special education teacher and special education faculty member. She is a licensed psychologist and a doctoral-level Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has authored over 70 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters and has presented her work nearly 150 times at international, national and regional conferences. Her work focuses on multi-tiered systems of support, behavioral interventions, implementation science, as well as culturally responsive practice. She works extensively with school districts to design and implement positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) in and around Boston, Massachusetts.