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Sturgis Professional Development 2026-2027
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Monday, September 21
 

10:15am EDT

Teaching for Learning Transfer
OPEN
Monday September 21, 2026 10:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Why do students sometimes do great on the study guide but flop the test? Why do students sometimes struggle to apply the lessons they were clearly taught to new classes and situations outside of school? These are important questions regarding learning transfer that I researched as part of my graduate program, which included conducting an in-depth study on transfer at Sturgis High School. I would love to share my findings, hear some cross-curricular discussions, and see how we can more purposefully teach with transfer in mind! In this session, we will explore the different types of learning transfer, discuss the complexities and challenges of transfer at Sturgis specifically, and learn about researched strategies to improve transfer within and between learning sites. Teachers will then have work time to collaborate on lessons that incorporate these best strategies.
Speakers
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Riley Yates

I have taught English classes -- predominately English 9 -- at Sturgis High School for the past five years.

Monday September 21, 2026 10:15am - 12:15pm EDT
Room 109

1:15pm EDT

Tier 1 Behavior Strategies
FULL
Monday September 21, 2026 1:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
Participants will receive behavior strategies based upon guidance from the Center on PBIS...
Tier 1 systems, data, and practices support everyone across all settings. They establish the foundation for delivering regular, proactive support and preventing unwanted behaviors. Tier 1 emphasizes modeling, teaching, and acknowledging positive social, emotional, and behavioral (SEB) skills. Teams, data, consistent policies, professional development, and evaluation are essential components for these practices to work effectively.
The core principles guiding Tier 1 PBIS include the understanding that we can and should:
  • Effectively teach appropriate SEB skills to all students
  • Intervene early before unwanted behaviors escalate
  • Use research-based, scientifically validated interventions whenever possible
  • Monitor student progress
  • Use data to make decisions
Speakers
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Ben Karle

St. Joseph County ISD
Ben Karle is the Behavioral Health Program Coordinator at the St. Joseph County ISD, providing coordinating efforts to the School-based Therapy (31n) team and Instructional Leadership Department. Ben Karle has a background in Special Education School Social Work, as well as homebased... Read More →
Monday September 21, 2026 1:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Room 109
 
Sturgis Professional Development 2026-2027
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