Hank Bohanon

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See vita for a full list of publications (Word Doc). The following are available for download on the web.

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Our New Book!

Bohanon, H., Caputo-Love, L., Morrissey, K.  (2020). Implementing systematic interventions: A guide for secondary schools. Routledge Publishing (see this link for more information on where to find it) – Discount Code for Taiwan Presentation (link)

Journal Articles and Other Publications

Chiu, I., Wang, H., & Bohanon, H. (2024). An experience in COVID-19 and the support to children with difficulties in Taiwan. In P. Antony (Ed), Helping children with disabilities during a pandemic: Learning from countries around the world on the impact of COVID-19 in the lives of children with disabilities and their families. Routledge Publishing. https://ecommons.luc.edu/education_facpubs/201/

Bohanon, Hank; Wu, Meng-Jia; Kushki, Ali; and LeVesseur, Cheyne. A Preliminary Study Connecting School Improvement and MTSS With Student Outcomes. Australasian Journal of Special and Inclusive Education, 1-15, 2023. https://ecommons.luc.edu/education_facpubs/190/

Press, A. & Bohanon, H. (2023). It’s Time to Look at Educator Time! American School Board Journal,
210 (2). https://ecommons.luc.edu/education_facpubs/179/

Bohanon, H., Malloy, J., & Kelly, M. (2022). Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports: A Framework for Improving Schools (pp. 407-425). In M. Kelly (Ed.)  School Social Work (9th ed.). Oxford University Press. (link)

Bohanon, H. M., Wu, M.J., Kushki, A., Vera, E., Carlson, J., LeVesseur, C., Goodman, S., Harms, A., Shriberg, D. (2021). The role of school improvement planning in the implementation of MTSS in secondary schools. Preventing School Failure. 65 (3), 230-242, DOI: 10.1080/1045988X.2021.1908215 https://ecommons.luc.edu/education_facpubs/165/

Bohanon, H. & Wu. M. (2020). A comparison of sampling approaches for monitoring schoolwide inclusion program fidelity. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 65 (2), 33-43. https://ecommons.luc.edu/education_facpubs/131/

Mortenson, J. & Bohanon (2019). Beyond completing: Using Blue Ocean Shift to create new markets for online instruction for multi-tiered systems of support. International Journal of Advanced Corporate Learning, 12 (2), 4-20. https://ecommons.luc.edu/education_facpubs/143/

Bohanon, H., Wahnschaff, A., Flaherty, P. & Ferguson, K. (2018). Leading schools under pressure: Considerations of systems theory and schoolwide positive behavior support efforts during school actions. School Community Journal, 28, 1: 195-216. https://ecommons.luc.edu/education_facpubs/115/

Malloy, J. M., Bohanon, H., & Francoeur, K. (2018b). Positive behavioral interventions and supports in high schools: A case study from New Hampshire. Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation, 1-29. doi:10.1080/10474412.2017.1385398 http://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/IRHIAaVkwDTcckJHhuAp/full

Goodman, S. & Bohanon, H. (2018). A Framework for Supporting All Students: One-Size-Fits-All No Longer Works in Schools. American School Board Journal, February,  1-4, 2018. https://ecommons.luc.edu/education_facpubs/116/

Bohanon, H., Gilman, C., Parker, B., Amell, C., & Sortino, G. (2016). Using School Improvement and Implementation Science to Integrate Multi-Tiered Systems of Support in Secondary Schools. Australasian Journal of Special Education, 40(2), 99-116. doi:10.1017/jse.2016.8  http://ecommons.luc.edu/education_facpubs/80/

Hall, N., Bohanon, H., & Goodman, S. (2016). Behavioral support: Research-based program reduces discipline problems. American School Board Journal Online. Retrieved from https://ecommons.luc.edu/education_facpubs/71/

Bohanon, H. (2015). Changes in adult behavior to decrease disruption from students in non-classroom settings. Intervention in School and Clinic, 15 (1), 12-18. http://ecommons.luc.edu/education_facpubs/39

Bohanon, H., Castillo, J., & Afton, M. (2015). Embedding self-determination and futures planning within a schoolwide framework. Intervention in School and Clinic. 50 (4), 203-209.  http://ecommons.luc.edu/education_facpubs/16/

Bohanon, H. & Wu, M. (2014). Developing buy-in for positive behavior support in secondary settings. Preventing School Failure, 58 (4), 1–7. doi: 10.1080/1045988X.2013.798774 http://ecommons.luc.edu/education_facpubs/17/

Bohanon, H. & Wu, M. (2012). Integration of social, behavioral, and academic initiatives: Part I, Communique’. 41 (2), pp. 4-5. http://ecommons.luc.edu/education_facpubs/28

Bohanon, H. & Wu, M. (2012). Integration of social, behavioral, and academic initiatives: Part II, Communique’. 41 (3), pp. 12-13. http://ecommons.luc.edu/education_facpubs/27

Bohanon, H., Fenning, P., Hicks, K., Weber, S., Their, K., Akins. B., Morrissey, K., Briggs, A., Bartucci, G., Hoeper, L., Irvin, L., & McArdle, L. (2012). Case example of the implementation of schoolwide positive behavior support in a high school setting. Preventing School Failure, 56 (2), 92-103. [LINK TO ARTICLE: http://ecommons.luc.edu/education_facpubs/7/ ]

Bohanon, H. & Wu, M. (2011). Can prevention programs work together? An example of school-based mental health with prevention initiatives. School-Based Mental Health Practice 4 (4), 35-46. [LINK TO ARTICLE:http://ecommons.luc.edu/education_facpubs/1/ ]

Dunlap, G., Carr, E. G., Horner, R. H., Koegel, R. L., Sailor, W., Clarke, S., Koegel, L.K., Albin, R. W., Vaughn, B. J., McLaughlin, D. M., James, K. M., Todd, A. W., Newton, S., Lucyshyn, J., Peter Griggs, P., Bohanon, H., Choi, J. H., Vismara, L. , Minjarez, M. B., Buschbacher, P., & Fox, L. (2010). A Descriptive, multi-year examination of positive behavior support, Behavior Disorders, 35 (4), 259-279.  [LINK TO ARTICLE:http://ecommons.luc.edu/education_facpubs/14/ ]

McIntosh, K., Goodman, S., & Bohanon, H. (2010). Toward true integration of response to intervention systems in academic and behavior support: Tier 1 Support. Communiqué, 39(2), 1, 14-16. http://ecommons.luc.edu/education_facpubs/20/

McIntosh, K., Bohanon, H. & Goodman, S. (2010). Toward true integration of response to intervention systems in academic and behavior support: Tier 2 Support. Communiqué, 39(3), 4-6. http://ecommons.luc.edu/education_facpubs/24

McIntosh, K., Bohanon, H. & Goodman, S. (2010). Toward true integration of response to intervention systems in academic and behavior support: Tier 3 Support. Communiqué, 39(4), 30-31. http://ecommons.luc.edu/education_facpubs/23

Morrissey, K, Bohanon, H., & Fenning, P. (2010). Teaching expectations at the high school level, Teaching Exceptional Children, 42 (5), 26-35. [LINK TO ARTICLE:http://ecommons.luc.edu/education_facpubs/12/ ]

Bohanon, H., McIntosh, K., & Goodman, S. (2009). Integrating behavior and academic supports within an RtI framework: General Overview. Behavior Support Series for the RtI Action Network. Retrieved August 25, 2009 from: http://rtinetwork.org/learn/behavior-supports/integrating-behavior-and-academic-supports-general-overview. RtI Action Network: Washington D.C.

Goodman, S., McIntosh, K., & Bohanon, H. (2009). Integrating academic and behavior supports within an RtI framework, Part 2: Universal supports. Behavior Support Series for the RtI Action Network. Retrieved November 30, 2009 from: http://rtinetwork.org/learn/behavior-supports/integrating-academic-and-behavior-supports-universal-supports. RtI Action Network: Washington D.C.

McIntosh, K., Bohanon, H., & Goodman, S. (2009). Integrating academic and behavior supports within an RtI framework, Part 3: Secondary supports. Behavior Support Series for the RtI Action Network. Retrieved November 30, 2009 from: http://rtinetwork.org/learn/behavior-supports/integrating-academic-and-behavior-supports-secondary-supports. RtI Action Network: Washington D.C.

Bohanon, H., McIntosh, K., & Goodman, S. (2009). Integrating Behavior and Academic Supports Within an RtI Framework Part 4: Tertiary Supports. Behavior Support Series for the RtI Action Network. Retrieved August 25, 2009 from: http://rtinetwork.org/learn/behavior-supports/integrating-academic-and-behavior-supports-tertiary-supports. RtI Action Network: Washington D.C.

Bohanon, H., Fenning, P. Eber, L. & Flannery, B., (2007). Identifying a roadmap of support for secondary students: School-wide positive behavior support applications, International Journal of Special Education, 22 (1), 39-60. Click here for article.

Bohanon, H., Fenning, P., Carney, K., Minnis, M., Anderson-Harris, S., Moroz, K., Kasper, B., Hicks, K., Culos, C., & Sailor, W. (2006). School-wide application of urban high school positive behavior support: A case study. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports. 8 (3), 131-145. Click for article

Flannery, B., & Bohanon-Edmonson, H. (2005). Summary of the high school PBS Forum 2004. In H. Bohanon-Edmonson, & B. Flannery (Eds). School-wide PBS in High Schools Monograph. Retrieved January 25, 2005, fromhttp://www.pbis.org/school/high_school_pbis.aspx

Bohanon-Edmonson, H., Flannery, K. B., Eber, L., & Sugai, G. (2004). Positive Behavior Support in High Schools: Monograph from the 2004 Illinois High School Forum of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. National Center of Positive Behavior Support. Available at http://www.pbis.org/school/high_school_pbis.aspx.

Turnbull, A., Edmonson (Bohanon), H., Griggs, P., Wickham, D., Sailor, W., Beech, S., Freeman, R., Guess, D., Lassen, S., McCart, A., Park, J., D., Turnbull, R., & Warren, J. (2002). A Blueprint for schoolwide positive behavior support: Full implementation of three components, Exceptional Children, 68 (3), pgs. 337-402. http://www.cec.sped.org [LINK TO ARTICLE: http://ecommons.luc.edu/education_facpubs/13/ ]

Frankland, H. C.; Edmonson (Bohanon), H., & Turnbull, A. P. (2001). Positive behavioral support: Family, school, and community partnerships. Beyond Behavior. 10, (4), 7-9. [LINK TO ARTICLE: http://ecommons.luc.edu/education_facpubs/15/ ]

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Presentations and Webinars

Bohanon, H. (2024). Embedding targeted interventions into daily teaching. Invited presentation for the Valier School District, Valier. MT. (PowerPoint)

Bohanon, H. (2024). Embedding tiered supports within the master schedule. Invited presentation for the Valier School District, Valier. MT. (PowerPoint, Handbook Word Document)

Bohanon, H. (2023). Implementing MTSS in Secondary Settings. Invited presentation for the Nebraska MTSS Summit, Kearney, NE. (Handout – Word, PowerPoint)

Bohanon, H. (2023). Keeping Silos but Baking Better Bread: Integrating MTSS Efforts to Transform Practices. Invited presentation for the Nebraska MTSS Summit, Kearney, NE. (Handout – Word, PowerPoint)

Bohanon, H. (2023). Implementing MTSS in High School Classrooms. Invited presentation for the Montana Office of Public Instruction’s Summer Institute, Bozeman, MT (PPT, Workbook.doc, Secondary Schools Guide.PDF)

Bohanon, H. (2023). Introduction to MTSS. Invited day long workshop for the Montana Center for Inclusive Education. (PPT, Handout-Word).

Bohanon, H. (2023). Implementation of MTSS. Invited day long workshop for the Montana Center for Inclusive Education. (PPT, Handout-Word).

  • Presentation Links
    • OPI Essential Components Tool (link)
    • Share on Google Doc (link)
    • Take a quick read of this blog on Fidelity (link)
    • Team Implementation Checklist (link) and action plan
    • OPI Essential Elements and action plan (link)
    • Read this blog on buy-in (link)
    • Self-assessments (e.g., Self-Assessment Survey)
    • Consider PBISApps Assessments and SWIS
    • Blog on systems (link)
    • Blog on gaining admin support (link)
    • Consider small pilots (link)
    • Do you have descriptions of what teams do, who is on them, and how much time each role takes weekly? (link)
    • Do you have a flow chart for how your teams work together? (link)
    • Start working smarter triangle (link)
    • Begin working smarter matrix for at least one intervention (sample) (blank)
    • Schoolwide Expectations Survey for Specific Settings (link)
    • Share expectations (link) or complete Table 13.2 in Handbook
    • Start a draft matrix (blank), Sample (link), Standards (link)
    • https://www.pbis.org/resource/lesson-plan-to-address-behavior
    • See my teaching lesson plan template (link) or this template (link)
    • Year at-a-glance (link)
    • Free reinforcers (link)
    • See sample and blank reinforcement matrix
    • Create a T-Chart of expectations for handling problem behavior (link)
    • Review flow chart for behavior (link)
    • Think Circuit Training (link)

Bohanon, H. (2023). Together Tomorrow: Invited keynote address for the Montana Council for Exceptional Children and Council of Administrators of Special Education Annual Conference. Billings, MT (PPT, Handout – Word)

Bohanon, H. (2023).  MTSS for Secondary Schools. Invited presentation for the Montana Council for Exceptional Children and Council of Administrators of Special Education Annual Conference. Billings, MT (PPT, Handout – Word)

Bohanon, H. (2022). Establishing Buy-in for Schoolwide Interventions in Secondary Schools. Invited presentation for the Montana Council for Exceptional Children and Council of Administrators of Special Education Annual Conference. Billings, MT (PPT, Handout – Word)

Bohanon, H. (2022). Adapting MTSS for Secondary Schools. Invited Keynote for the Montana Office of Public Instruction High School Forum. Great Falls, MT (PPT, Handout – Word)

Bohanon, H. (2022). Establishing Buy-in for Schoolwide Interventions in Secondary Schools. Invited presentation for the Montana Office of Public Instruction High School Forum. Great Falls, MT (PPT, Handout – Word)

Bohanon, H. (2022). Embedding UDL into multi-tiered systems of supports. Invited presentation for The Muster Seed Project. Link to PowerPoint (PPT)

Bohanon, H. (2022). Adapting PBL for high school success. Invited Presentation for Queensland Department of Education Positive Behaviour Learning Conference, Brisbane, AU. Link to PowerPoint (PPT) Link to handout (Word)

Bohanon, H., Caputo Love, L., & Morrissey, K. (2021). Implementing systematic interventions: A guide for secondary schools. Presentation for the World Education Summit. Retrieved from https://luc.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=3d7eba22-92eb-4645-bbdd-acdc01161f4d. Link to PowerPoint (PPT) Link to handout (Word)

Kelly, M., Malloy, J., & Bohanon, H. (2020). Why building community resilience is critical to trauma-informed approaches. Advancing School Mental Health Conference. National Center for School Mental Health. Link to the presentation (link)

Bohanon, H. (2020). Supporting students in higher education and kindergarten through 12th-grade settings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Invited presentation for the 2020 Special Education Association. of the Republic of China Conference (SEAROC). Taiwan Department of Education. Taipei, Taiwan. Retrieved from: https://luc.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=7aaf6ecf-5319-4382-97d6-ac7a00dd2c63

Bohanon, H. (2020). Systems can save you: How multi-tiered systems of supports (MTSS) and improvement efforts can support secondary schools [Online]. Invited panel presentation for the Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health, National Center for School Mental Health. (Link to YouTube Recording)

Bohanon, H. & Goodman, S. (2020). Now more than ever: MTSS for school reentry. Invited online webinar for the CCSSO Inclusive Leadership Webisode Series. Council of Chief School State Officers, Washington, D.C. Retrieved from: https://ccsso.org/ccsso-inclusive-leadership-webisode-series

Bohanon, H. (2019). Establishing buy-in for core practices: Ask before you tell. Invited webinar for the Virginia Multi-Tiered Systems of Support High School Network. Virginia Department of Education. Retrieved from https://vtss-ric.org/implementers/schools/high-school-webinars-presentations/.

Bohanon, H. (2019). Keeping silos but baking better bread: Integrating MTSS efforts to transform practices. Invited keynote address for the Oklahoma Tiered Intervention Systems of Support, Oklahoma Depart of Education, Oklahoma City, OK (Powerpoint, Handout (Word)).

Bohanon, H. (2019). MTSS by design: Transforming separate approaches into a cohesive plan. Invited breakout session for the Oklahoma Tiered Intervention Systems of Support, Oklahoma Depart of Education, Oklahoma City, OK (Powerpoint, Handout (Word)).

Bohanon, H. (2019). Establishing buy-in for core practices: Ask before you tell. Invited webinar for the Virginia Multi-Tiered Systems of Support High School Network. Virginia Department of Education. Retrieved from https://vtss-ric.org/implementers/schools/high-school-webinars-presentations/.

Bohanon, H. (2019). Keeping silos but baking better bread: Integrating MTSS efforts to transform practices. Invited presentation for the Indiana Whole Child Workshop for United Way, St. Joseph’s Health Systems, Mishawaka City Schools, Mishawaka, IN. (Powerpoint, Handout (Word))

Malloy, J. Francoeur, K. & Bohanon, H. (2018). Deep Dive: High school PBIS implementation at all 3 tiers. Invited webinar for the National PBIS Leadership Community of Practice for Secondary Schools, Association of Positive Behavior Support High School Network. PPT Link to Recorded Webinar (link)

Bohanon, H. (2018). Implementing MTSS for behavior in school settings, workbook.Presentation for National Taiwan Normal University. Taipei, Taiwan. Retrieved from https://www.hankbohanon.net

Bohanon, H. (2018). Implementing MTSS for behavior in school settings, Powerpoint. Presentation for National Taiwan Normal University. Taipei, Taiwan. Retrieved from https://www.hankbohanon.net

Bohanon, H. (2017). Preparing for acknowledgment systems for PBIS in secondary schools. Invited presentation for the Kansas Multi-Tiered Support Symposium, Kansas Department of Education, Wichita, KS. PPT_GR_KS, Handbook_GR_KS, PDF_GR_KS Link to the video recording (link)

Bohanon, H. (2017). Embedding reinforcement of student behavior within PBIS for secondary schools. Invited presentation for the Kansas Multi-Tiered Support Symposium, Kansas Department of Education, Wichita, KS. PPT_AK_KS, Handbook_AK_KS, PDF_AK_KS

Bohanon, H. (2017). Positive behavior support in high schools. Invited presentation for the  Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners Conference, Andrew M. Greeley Center for Catholic Education, Wilmette, IL. Powerpoint CC, Handbook CC, PDF CC

Bohanon, H. (2017). Implementing MTSS for behavior in high school settings. Invited daylong presentation for the Montana Behavior Institute, Montana Department of Education, Boseman, MT.  MT_PPT, Handout, Handbook_MT_Su_2017_HB.

Bohanon. H (2016). Using schoolwide PBIS approaches to create engaging secondary classroom settings. Prevention at the Arizona Department of Education Special Education Director’s Meeting. Glendale, AZ. (PPT, Handbook)

Bohanon. H. (2016). Keeping silos but baking better bread: Integrating MTSS efforts to transform practices. Keynote presentation at the 2016 Conference on School Culture, Climate, & Positive Behavior Support. Bedford, NH. (PPT)

Bohanon. H. (2016). MTSS by design: Transforming separate approaches into a cohesive plan. Breakout presentation at the 2016 Conference on School Culture, Climate, & Positive Behavior Support. Bedford, NH. (PPT; Handbook)

Bohanon, H., Opartkiattikul, W., & Arthur-Kelly, M. (2016). Schoolwide positive behavior support and high schools (SWPBIS): Perspectives across cultures. First Asia Pacific International Conference on Positive Behavior Support, Taipei, Taiwan.  PowerPoint, Handout_EBP, Gallery Walk Instructions

Vermont BEST Presentation Handbook Handbook_VT_Su_2015_HB

New Bohanon, H. (2015). Creating engaging classroom settings through schoolwide spproaches in
secondary schools. Invited daylong presentation for LFCC Education Consortium, Middletown, VA. (VA_LFCC_Handouts, VA_LFCC_Sum_Handbook (Word File))

Bohanon, H. (2015). Big ideas, small Efforts, and effective classroom environments. Invited presentation for the Maryland Coalition on Inclusive Education. Baltimore, MD. (MCIE_Powerpoint_PDF, MCEI_Handbook)

Bohanon, H. (2014). Features of effective high school SWPBS implementation. Invited webinar for the Kansas Secondary Connections, Transition Coalition at the University of Kansas (Link)

Bohanon, H. (2014). Can prevention programs work together? making connections across MTSS approaches. Invited keynote for the 8th Annual Tennessee Positive Behavior Support Conference, Nashville, TN. (Powerpoint – PPT; Handouts-Word)

Bohanon, H. (2014). The classroom and beyond: Finding ways to improve school climate in classroom and non-classroom settings. Breakout session for the 8th Annual Tennessee Positive Behavior Support Conference, Nashville, TN (Breakout Powerppoint – PPT; Handbook for breakout – Word; Gallery Walk of Effective Environments – PPT)

Bohanon, H. (2012). Features of effective high school school-wide positive behavior support implementation. Invited online video recorded for the Queensland Australia Government, Annual Conference on Positive Behavior Support, Brisbane, Australia. See posting National PBIS Technical Assistance Center Website (Link) or go to http://mediasite.eq.edu.au/mediasite/Play/52dec6484e2641138ad9ab312ea384c61d?catalog=9703d06c0369481ca44bbf1a6570fe4c21

Bohanon, H. (2012). Program Evaluation Data to Improve Outcomes for Students: Use them or lose them. Invited online training for the Annual Meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, Philadelphia, PA.http://nasp.inreachce.com/Details?category=c14d9115-7f88-4d8e-b2fb-0d60fa0d0e1a&groupId=0254aa74-159b-433d-89f7-48caaeb5cc2f

Bohanon, H. & Goodman, S. (2012). Integrating academic and behavior supports within an RTI framework. RtI Talk for the RtI Action Network and the National Center for Learning Disabilities, Washington, D.C. http://www.rtinetwork.org/professional/rti-talks/transcript/talk/39

Bohanon, H. (2012). Positive behavior supports in secondary settings. Invited webinar for TASH from series on inclusion for students with disabilities. TASH, Washington, D.C.http://www.tash.org

McIntosh, K., Bohanon, H. & Goodman, S. (2009). Integrating academic and behavior supports within an RtI framework webinar. Webinar for the RtI Action Network.http://www.rtinetwork.org/ RtI Action Network: Washington D.C.
Bohanon, H. & Hicks, K. (2008). Introduction to positive behavior support [Online video training]. Retrieved http://cseit.blip.tv/file/1269719/ss

Bohanon, H. (2008). Working with schools [Online video training]. Retrieved fromhttp://loyolacseit.com/Presentations/working%20with%20adults%20session%208%20final%20knight%20focus/player.html

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