beacon leadership

Description

This course equips school and educational leaders to train and support staff in addressing challenging student behavior. Using a train-the-trainer model grounded in Behavior Skills Training, participants learn to instruct, model, coach, and provide feedback to build staff skills. Attendees leave with ready-to-use tools to train others in evidence-based behavior interventions, tiered strategies, and monitoring fidelity.

Application

BEACON Leadership Application

The 2026-27 cohort deadline is February 14th, 2026. The application portal will be open year-round. Applications received after the deadline will be considered for the following year's cohort. 

Important Dates

Application deadline: February 14, 2026
Participants notified of acceptance: Week of March 10, 2026
Welcome Webinar: Week of May 4, 2026
Course Registration: May 2026
Course Begins: Week of August 18, 2026

Audience

Ideal participants are LEA staff who serve as coaches, consultants, trainers, mentors, or members of student support teams. Candidates should have clearly defined responsibilities and skills that position them to train and support school staff.


PD Credit

PD Credit available through the University of Idaho and Boise State University


questions

Contact: Jenny Vickhammer and
Rachel Grenzebach