Micro-Credential: Maine PBIS Tier 1 Trainer and Coach
As Maine schools and school districts see the benefits of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) for classrooms and students, momentum throughout the state continues to grow. PBIS is a nationally recognized, multi-tiered framework providing a continuum of supports to all students, promoting positive academic, social, emotional and behavioral outcomes. There are now more than 100 schools across the state implementing this framework, with more being added each year. We need more trainers and coaches to provide support to school-based teams. The Maine PBIS Tier 1 Trainer and Coach micro-credential was created through a partnership between the University of Maine System (UMS) and the Maine Department of Education to help more people become qualified to serve as PBIS trainers and coaches. Read on to learn more about the requirements and expectations for earning this micro-credential.
Micro-credentials are short, focused credentials designed to provide in-demand skills, know-how and experience. A fully stacked micro-credential badge indicates that you have successfully completed a high-quality and rigorous training and were able to demonstrate the skills you developed in a work-based setting. You can learn more about UMS micro-credentials here.
Learners who complete the Maine PBIS Tier 1 Trainer and Coach pathway (Levels 1, 2 and 3) will earn a University of Maine System micro-credential. This badge demonstrates that the learner has successful completed activities and coursework that broadened their understanding of PBIS and developed competencies to effectively coach and/or train school leadership teams in Tier 1 PBIS. Learn more about the requirements and expectations here or by visiting MainePBIS.org.
Upon completion of this micro-credential, students will have developed the following skills and competencies:
- Comprehensive understanding and application of the PBIS framework in schools
- Effective coaching/facilitation of school PBIS leadership teams
- Effective cohort-based training of school PBIS leadership teams
- Use of adult learning principles
- Ability to support school PBIS leadership teams’ use of PBISApps, SWIS and PBIS Assessment tools
Thanks to a Maine DOE State Personnel Preparation Grant, there is no cost for participation in the micro-credential other than the related coursework and conference registrations. See details about the associated coursework below.
Click on the badge image below for a link to the expectations and requirements:
To ensure a personalized experience, we will only accept 10 participants each year. Applications are due by May 15. Review the expectations and requirements below and carefully consider your availability. If you currently work in a school or district, you will need to obtain and submit a letter of district approval for participation. You will also need to complete an online application here.
For more information, contact UMaine PBIS Initiative Coordinator Courtney Angelosante at courtney.angelosante@maine.edu, or Research Associate/Maine PBIS Coordinator Karen Robbie at karen.robbie@maine.edu.