The Mission of the Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders (MSLBD) is to foster leadership that advances equitable education opportunities and outcomes for students with behavioral needs, and to support the professionals and families with who they are connected.
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For the 44th year, the Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders will address cutting- edge issues of interest to professionals working with students with emotional/behavioral disorders and autism spectrum disorders. Join us at the Sheraton KC Hotel at Crown Center, on March 5, 6, 7, 2026.
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RETHINKING Behavior is a digital magazine for those working with students with behavior challenges. It hopes to provide veteran advice, insight regarding our work, stories of students, as well as fiction, poetry, and humor related to the work we do.
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This conference will honor our friend and colleague who has been a leader in working with children and youth with autism. Open to all educators who serve children and youth with autism. Sessions and speakers will focus on improved understanding of evidence-based practices in school contexts for serving students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
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DEADLINE August 20, 2025 - Nominations are being accepted for the 2025 Outstanding Educator of Students with Autism Award. The recipient will be recognized at the October 2 & 3, 2025, Richard L. Simpson Conference on Autism in Springfield, Missouri.
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