Building Bridges to Success: Strengthening Behavior and Academic Foundations
July 22-24 2025 UWF Fort Walton Beach Campus
We’re thrilled to welcome you to three powerful days of learning, connection, and collaboration as we continue building bridges to support all students in Okaloosa County. This year’s institute is designed to equip educators, paraprofessionals, and service providers with strategies that not only address behavior but also strengthen academic outcomes and inclusive practices.
July 22: Blueprint for Success – Laying the Groundwork for Effective Instruction 🔹 Focus: Foundational teaching strategies, explicit instruction, and curriculum unpacking. July 23: Bridging Behavior – Strategies for Connection & Classroom Success 🔹 Focus: Behavior supports, PBIS, social-emotional learning, and engagement strategies. July 24: Pathways to Inclusion – Making Learning Accessible for Every Student 🔹 Focus: Universal Design for Learning (UDL), assistive technology, and inclusive practices.
Thank you for joining us on this journey towards building a brighter future for our students. Warm regards, Student Intervention Services
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This session will introduce educators to the powerful framework of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and how it supports meaningful access, participation, and progress for every student. Participants will explore the three UDL principles—engagement, representation, and action/expression—and discover how to proactively design lessons that reduce barriers and honor learner variability. Through real classroom examples and practical strategies, educators will walk away with tools to create more inclusive, flexible learning environments that empower all students to succeed.
Catherine Andrews has worked with Emerald Coast Florida Diagnostic Learning and Resources System (FDLRS) since 2020, working with Assistive and Instruction Technology and as a Human Resource Developer. She has an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in... Read More →
