SC-CEC Conference
February 26-28, 2026
Explore various Behavior Alliance-hosted sessions below:
All Things Behavior from BASC:
From Tier 1, to Thinking Functionally, to Alternatives to Exclusionary Discipline
(Pre-conference Session)
All things Behavior! Calling all free resource appreciators! Come check out all of BASC’s Tier 1, Behavior as Communication & Serving a Function, and Alternatives to Exclusionary Discipline Resources. During this session, participants will explore all of BASC’s resources and build an action plan to use them in their settings.
Preparing Preservice Teachers to Implement MTSS for Behavior
Early-career teachers often feel unprepared to use evidence-based behavior strategies, contributing to stress and attrition. This session introduces MTSS-B and practical ways teacher educators can embed positive, preventive behavior supports into coursework. Presenters will highlight MTSS-B pillars, essential behavior concepts, and ready-to-use resources to strengthen behavior-focused instruction.
Behavior and Communication Strategies for Social Communication Disorders
Students with social communication disorders (SCD) are more likely to show contextually inappropriate behaviors, affecting learning and relationships. This session introduces key SCD characteristics, how SCD influences behavior, and how collaboration with specialists supports students. Participants will learn evidence-based, practical strategies to address behavior while strengthening communication skills.
Supporting Tier 1 Evidence-Based Practices for Behavior
A solid foundation of universal evidence-based practices that all school community members use frequently is the hallmark of an effective Tier 1 system in schools. During this presentation, participants will interact with, explore, and make a plan to utilize free resources, materials, videos, modules, and slide decks and build a plan to use them within their settings.
Implementing Alternative to Exclusionary Discipline Practices
Exclusionary discipline rates, especially among students with disabilities, in South Carolina are some of the highest in the nation. In this practial, hands-on presentation learn about alternative practices that support the reduction of exclusionary discipline rates, along with implementation tips, tricks, and resources.
From Wall to Poster: Empowering Educators to the Embed Classroom Matrix into Classroom Climate
Learn how to transform a schoolwide teaching matrix from a poster into a living part of school climate. This interactive session builds skills for developing, teaching, and reinforcing matrices; engaging students and families; and embedding expectations into daily routines. Participants leave with practical tools and strategies to sustain effective practices.
Defining the Gray Areas: Coaching Teams to Develop Behavior Definitions and Levels for Consistent Responses
This session equips participants with tools for confidence and consistency in distinguishing classroom-managed and office-managed behaviors. Learn facilitation strategies to develop clear, contextually appropriate behavior definitions, engage staff, students, and families, and promote shared ownership of schoolwide systems. Attendees leave with tools, coaching language, and processes that strengthen clarity and school climate.