Important Notices or Updates

Future of SW-PBS in Iowa
We are pleased to announce that the Iowa Department of Education has determined that the work of school-wide positive behavior supports warrants a full-time staff person based at the Department of Education office in Des Moines. SW-PBS has been identified in the Department's six-plan that was submitted to the U.S. Department of Education. The Iowa Department of Education has made a commitment both in resources and personnel to continue to support and implement this work.

Staff at the Iowa Behavioral Alliance are working with the Department of Education personnel to ensure a smooth transition. If you have questions, you may contact the following people:

Iowa Department of Education:
Suana Wessendorf, PBS Project Manager, 515-281-5447, suana.wessendorf@iowa.gov
Beth Buehler, secretary, 515-281-7143, beth.buehler@iowa.gov

Iowa Behavioral Alliance:
Marion Panyan, Alliance Co-director, 515-271-2140, marion.panyan@drake.edu
Deb Thomas, PBS Training Coordinator, 515-271-1823, debra.thomas@drake.edu



Information on Implementing PBS
Is your school interested in implementing PBS? Review this web page called Preparing for PBS.

Contact Mary Bartlow (or call 515-271-4560) for a DVD prepared by Paula Baumann on PBS Implementation and your AEA contact person.