Positive Behavior Support - PBS Tips & Tools

06/03/2026

Join us on June 17th at 11:00am-12:00pm EST for our Structure and Routines Webinar!

The Structure and Routines training highlights how consistency and predictability support emotional regulation, reduce power struggles, and promotes positive behavior. Participants will learn practical ways to build daily structure and routines that foster safety, independence, and connection across home, school, and community settings.

Register here: https://cedwvu.wufoo.com/forms/wxyp3qn0fmk58o/

05/19/2026

This training will prepare participants to facilitate person-centered planning using MAPs (Making Action Plans) to help people create an action plan to help reach their dreams. The MAPs process will be detailed, and participants will learn how to conduct a MAP. We will also discuss the differences between system-centered and person-centered approaches. This training is for individuals who have not previously facilitated a MAP.

Register here: https://cedwvu.wufoo.com/forms/w1msj6sx1uqxhnj/

Date & Time: June 10th-11th, 2026 from 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Equities House - Charleston, WV

05/06/2026

Join us on May 19th-21st, at 10am for our Positive Parenting Program Seminar Series!

The Center for Excellence in Disabilities at WVU is hosting a three-part Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) webinar series via Zoom for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities who are up to 12 years old. These free webinars provide general information about promoting child development.

Each three-day series will feature the same topics each session:

Topic 1: Positive Parenting for Children with a Disability
Topic 2: Helping Your Child Reach Their Potential
Topic 3: Changing Problem Behavior into Positive Behavior

In each webinar, a Parent Network Specialist and Triple P practitioner from the WV F2F and P4P Programs will lead the presentation. A behavior specialist from the Positive Behavior Support (PBS) program will also participate to conduct a Questions & Answer session for tips and strategies. Parenting Tip Packets will be made available to all participants.

Register for FREE here: https://wvumdtv.zoom.us/meeting/register/LOHMAsv2SOuVrGC1Ksv5cg #/registration

04/23/2026

Please join the Positive Behavior Support program for this exciting training opportunity on May 5th, 2026, from 10:00am – 12:00pm!

Register here: https://cedwvu.wufoo.com/forms/w1u0b40r05zg889/

The Parental Buy-In training helps professionals build trust, strengthen collaboration, and engage caregivers as active partners in the behavior support process. Participants learn strategies to address resistance with empathy, coach parents in emotional literacy and co-regulation, and co-create sustainable family-centered plans.

After attending, you will be able to:

Understand how trust, empathy, and collaboration influence caregiver engagement and long-term behavior change.

Learn strategies to address resistance and build psychological safety through reflective, nonjudgmental communication.

Practice coaching techniques that strengthen parents’ emotional literacy, co-regulation, and confidence.

Apply family-centered approaches to co-create practical, sustainable behavior support plans.

2 Social Work CEUs are available!

04/17/2026

Our PBS specialists in Charleston had the honor of attending the Governor's Autism Acceptance Proclamation this morning. Dr. Susannah Poe gave an excellent speech, and it was great to see so many professionals come together to mark this occasion.

03/25/2026

03/25/2026

Join us on March 31st, April 1st, and April 2nd, at 10am for our Positive Parenting Program Seminar Series!

The Center for Excellence in Disabilities at WVU is hosting a three-part Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) webinar series via Zoom for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities who are up to 12 years old. These free webinars provide general information about promoting child development.

Each three-day series will feature the same topics each session:

Topic 1: Positive Parenting for Children with a Disability
Topic 2: Helping Your Child Reach Their Potential
Topic 3: Changing Problem Behavior into Positive Behavior

In each webinar, a Parent Network Specialist and Triple P practitioner from the WV F2F and P4P Programs will lead the presentation. A behavior specialist from the Positive Behavior Support (PBS) program will also participate to conduct a Questions & Answer session for tips and strategies. Parenting Tip Packets will be made available to all participants.

Register for FREE here: https://wvumdtv.zoom.us/meeting/register/Q1o8peifQBaNMnpFVypaCg #/registration

03/18/2026

The WVU CED is participating in WVU Day of Giving on March 25!

03/11/2026

Join us for our brand new Structure and Routines Training!

Date: March 19th, 2026
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm ET

This training highlights how consistency and predictability support emotional regulation, reduce power struggles, and promotes positive behavior. Participants will learn practical ways to build daily structure and routines that foster safety, independence, and connection across home, school, and community settings.

After attending, you will be able to:

Understand how predictable routines reduce anxiety and behavioral challenges in children and families.
Learn to design structured environments that balance flexibility with consistency.
Identify proactive strategies such as visual schedules, first/then plans, and connection-based transitions.
Discover ways to collaborate with families to create sustainable daily routines that reflect individual needs and strengths.

1 Social Work CEU will be available. Register for FREE here: https://cedwvu.wufoo.com/forms/w3tuwvx1w6pdef/

03/09/2026

Are you a caregiver looking to understand how to teach self-care and life skills to your children? Join WVU doctoral student, Ryan Coen for this program!

The program will provide practical strategies that caregivers can use at home to help children learn and refine skills such as dressing, hygiene routines, and other daily living skills. We will discuss ways to break tasks into manageable steps, using visual supports, and build independence through consistent practice, as well as share practical tips.

The program will take place online on Wednesdays, March 18th, March 25th, and April 1st from 6:00-7:00 PM. Participation in these sessions is completely voluntary and free! Register here: https://wvumdtv.zoom.us/meeting/register/EysnL49qSEmXNqnkr7VTgQ #/registration