Community of Practice: Alternative Settings & Juvenile Justice Series 2026-2027

The Center on PBIS Alternative Settings & Juvenile Justice (Alt/JJ) workgroup hosts a Community of Practice for practitioners, leaders, and researchers. Members share effective practices, strengthen PBIS implementation, and work together to improve outcomes and equity for youth and staff in non-traditional settings. Sessions are not recorded unless noted during meetings.

Target Settings

Non-traditional settings often include:

  • Alternative classrooms and schools
  • Day treatment and partial hospitalization programs
  • Residential and therapeutic treatment facilities
  • Juvenile justice settings and programs
  • Custodial care, group care, and foster care programs
  • Other specialized or non-traditional education settings

Meeting Schedule & Format

  • Format: Interactive virtual sessions on Zoom.
  • Schedule: 3rd Tuesday of each month, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Central Time (CT)
    • Dates: November 17, 2026; December 15, 2026; January 19, 2027; February 16, 2027; March 16, 2027; April 20, 2027; May 18, 2027; June 15, 2027; July-off; August 17, 2027; September 21, 2027; Oct-off

Registration

To join monthly sessions and access resources, register for any single event below.

A single registration grants access to the complete annual series.

Shared Community Norms

Our Community of Practice follows shared commitments to foster a supportive and collaborative environment:

  • Take Ownership & Be Present: Engage actively and be responsible for your learning. Ask questions; seek clarity, while allowing space for all to contribute. Cameras on, if feasible.
  • Share Openly & Maintain Confidentiality: Bring successes, challenges, constraints, and diverse perspectives; we learn from all. Personal stories remain confidential to the group.
  • Honor Each Other with Strengths-Based Language: Listen fully, speak respectfully, and assume positive intent. Give credit where due. Speak about youth, staff, and families constructively, maintaining focus on youth well-being, equity, and skill building.
  • Act on Learning: Conclude with clear next steps when applicable, and follow through on commitments.

Primary Contacts & Inquiries

For questions, suggestions, or additional information, please contact:

Michael Turner & Brian Meyer
Midwest PBIS Network

Events

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November 17, 2026
Alternative Settings & Juvenile Justice Community of Practice November 2026

The Center on PBIS Alternative Settings & Juvenile Justice (Alt/JJ) workgroup hosts a Community of Practice for practitioners, leaders, and researchers. Members share effective practices, strengthen PBIS implementation, and work together to improve outcomes and equity for youth and staff in non-traditional settings. Sessions are not recorded unless noted during meetings.

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December 15, 2026
Alternative Settings & Juvenile Justice Community of Practice December 2026

The Center on PBIS Alternative Settings & Juvenile Justice (Alt/JJ) workgroup hosts a Community of Practice for practitioners, leaders, and researchers. Members share effective practices, strengthen PBIS implementation, and work together to improve outcomes and equity for youth and staff in non-traditional settings. Sessions are not recorded unless noted during meetings.

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January 19, 2027
Alternative Settings & Juvenile Justice Community of Practice January 2027

The Center on PBIS Alternative Settings & Juvenile Justice (Alt/JJ) workgroup hosts a Community of Practice for practitioners, leaders, and researchers. Members share effective practices, strengthen PBIS implementation, and work together to improve outcomes and equity for youth and staff in non-traditional settings. Sessions are not recorded unless noted during meetings.

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February 16, 2027
Alternative Settings & Juvenile Justice Community of Practice February 2027

The Center on PBIS Alternative Settings & Juvenile Justice (Alt/JJ) workgroup hosts a Community of Practice for practitioners, leaders, and researchers. Members share effective practices, strengthen PBIS implementation, and work together to improve outcomes and equity for youth and staff in non-traditional settings. Sessions are not recorded unless noted during meetings.

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March 16, 2027
Alternative Settings & Juvenile Justice Community of Practice March 2027

The Center on PBIS Alternative Settings & Juvenile Justice (Alt/JJ) workgroup hosts a Community of Practice for practitioners, leaders, and researchers. Members share effective practices, strengthen PBIS implementation, and work together to improve outcomes and equity for youth and staff in non-traditional settings. Sessions are not recorded unless noted during meetings.

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April 20, 2027
Alternative Settings & Juvenile Justice Community of Practice April 2027

The Center on PBIS Alternative Settings & Juvenile Justice (Alt/JJ) workgroup hosts a Community of Practice for practitioners, leaders, and researchers. Members share effective practices, strengthen PBIS implementation, and work together to improve outcomes and equity for youth and staff in non-traditional settings. Sessions are not recorded unless noted during meetings.

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May 18, 2027
Alternative Settings & Juvenile Justice Community of Practice May 2027

The Center on PBIS Alternative Settings & Juvenile Justice (Alt/JJ) workgroup hosts a Community of Practice for practitioners, leaders, and researchers. Members share effective practices, strengthen PBIS implementation, and work together to improve outcomes and equity for youth and staff in non-traditional settings. Sessions are not recorded unless noted during meetings.

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June 15, 2027
Alternative Settings & Juvenile Justice Community of Practice June 2027

The Center on PBIS Alternative Settings & Juvenile Justice (Alt/JJ) workgroup hosts a Community of Practice for practitioners, leaders, and researchers. Members share effective practices, strengthen PBIS implementation, and work together to improve outcomes and equity for youth and staff in non-traditional settings. Sessions are not recorded unless noted during meetings.

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August 17, 2027
Alternative Settings & Juvenile Justice Community of Practice August 2027

The Center on PBIS Alternative Settings & Juvenile Justice (Alt/JJ) workgroup hosts a Community of Practice for practitioners, leaders, and researchers. Members share effective practices, strengthen PBIS implementation, and work together to improve outcomes and equity for youth and staff in non-traditional settings. Sessions are not recorded unless noted during meetings.

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September 21, 2027
Alternative Settings & Juvenile Justice Community of Practice September 2027

The Center on PBIS Alternative Settings & Juvenile Justice (Alt/JJ) workgroup hosts a Community of Practice for practitioners, leaders, and researchers. Members share effective practices, strengthen PBIS implementation, and work together to improve outcomes and equity for youth and staff in non-traditional settings. Sessions are not recorded unless noted during meetings.

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