WELCOME TO ADVANCED BEHAVIOR AND INCLUSION SUPPORTS
We specialize in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Special Education, Inclusionary Practices and Restorative Justice Practices, to support educators in establishing proactive frameworks that foster belonging, improve behavior, and reduce barriers to learning. Our team provides evidence-based coaching, professional development, and customized implementation support designed to meet the unique needs of each school community.
ABOUT US
We specialize in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Special Education, Inclusionary Practices and Restorative Justice Practices, to support educators in establishing proactive frameworks that foster belonging, improve behavior, and reduce barriers to learning. Our team provides evidence-based coaching, professional development, and customized implementation support designed to meet the unique needs of each school community.
Our Vision for Justice
Educational justice will be achieved when every student succeeds, especially those who have been historically marginalized and are furthest from educational justice. This priority group includes:
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Students of Color
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Students from Low-Income Communities
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English Learners
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Students with Disabilities
Our Approach
We meet schools and districts with where they are at starting with an initial intake meeting to find out about desired outcomes and goals. We learn about the contextual needs of the schools and their communities so we can offer a tailored approach. We strive to offer comprehensive supports that go beyond just one time trainings to build long term sustainability.
Meet Our Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
We are nationally recognized educational leaders with a collective 60+ years of experience supporting MTSS, PBIS, SEL, Special Education, Restorative Justice and trauma-informed, equity-centered practices in schools.
Owner and Executive Director
Restorative Justice, MTSS and PBIS Expertise
Lori Lynass, Ed.D.
Dr. Lynass offers extensive leadership experience in MTSS, Restorative Practices, and PBIS. In her 30 years supporting schools her roles have included Executive Director of Sound Supports, Executive Director of NWPBIS, Senior Director of MTSS for CharacterStrong, Research Scientist at the University of Washington, and Special Education Teacher.
Senior Consultant, Behavioral MTSS, PBIS & Life Space Crisis Trainer
Bridget Walker, PH.D.
Dr. Walker brings deep expertise in intensive behavioral needs and how to support these needs through the MTSS framework. She is a Master Trainer in Life Space Crisis Intervention and the Re-Education Model, with previous roles including Associate Director of Sound Supports, Tenured Faculty in Special Education for Seattle University, and Special Education Teacher.
Senior Consultant, Restorative Justice, MTSS and Mental Health
Bella Bikowsky, Ph.D., LMHT
Dr.Bikowsky specializes in school-based consultation and the integration of mental health supports within K-12 education. She collaborates with school teams and districts to design systemic changes grounded in the MTSS framework, implementing evidence-based practices such as Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Restorative Justice, Trauma-Informed and Culturally Responsive Practices, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), and mental health integration.
Senior Consultant, Academic MTSS & School Turnaround
Joan Schumann Ph.D.
Dr. Schummann is the founder of the International Association for MTSS and has lead large-scale MTSS efforts, including districtwide frameworks and high impact learning strategies. She has been an educator, principal and district administrator. Joan is bilingual in Spanish.
MTSS & Equity Specialist
Maggie Schulze, Ph.D., BCBA
Dr. Schulze, specializes in the development and sustainability of Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports for Social, Emotional, and Behavior (MTSS-SEB) across Tiers 1, 2, and 3. With 20 years of experience in education, Dr. Schulze has worked across a broad range of settings — including residential treatment facilities, inpatient psychiatry, and public schools — supporting students with diverse and complex needs through the prevention and management of challenging behavior
PBIS, Advanced Behavior and Trauma Informed Schools Specialist
Maggie Schulze, Ph.D., BCBA
Dr. Schulze, specializes in the development and sustainability of Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports for Social, Emotional, and Behavior (MTSS-SEB) across Tiers 1, 2, and 3. With 20 years of experience in education, Dr. Schulze has worked across a broad range of settings — including residential treatment facilities, inpatient psychiatry, and public schools — supporting students with diverse and complex needs through the prevention and management of challenging behavior
Consulting Partners
We have a bank of highly qualified consultants who partner with us on our diverse projects. We have found that this allows us to offer a greater breadth and depth of customized supports. Some trainers are fluent in Spanish
Kemy Joseph M.Ed
Restorative Practices and PBIS
William Blackwell
Restorative Practcies
Marie Fisher, Ph.D.
Special Education and UDL
Johnny Phu, M.Ed.
Restorative Practices & MTSS
Erika McDowell, Ph.D
MTSS & Equity Specialist
Lona Carter, M.Ed
Special Education & MTSS
Professional Development
In-Person or Virtual Professional Development
We provide both onsite and virtual professional development that is customized to meet the unique needs of each school, district or educational entity. We focus on interactive sessions that do not feel like "sit and get".
Coaching Supports
Onsite or Virtual Coaching
We know that "one and done" professional development is rarely enough so we provide both onsite and virtual coaching supports to help our customers apply the new learning.
Evaluation Supports
Program Evaluations and Observations
We help schools and districts measure the fidelity to which new practices, systems and frameworks are being put into place to create a dynamic action planning process.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
Secondary Teacher
"The presenter was exceptionally knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely warm. They clearly valued teachers as essential partners in the implementation process and honored our expertise throughout. Complex information was delivered in a clear, logical, and engaging way, with thoughtful responsiveness to questions and the specific needs of our program. This was high-quality professional learning that truly respected and elevated educators."
School Principal
"The expertise and previous expereinces of this team built credibility around the information and strategies presented, so many great points to reflect on and begin to implement."
School Social Worker
"Participating in a restorative circle with Lori was very impactful. Learning from her and then having the oppurtunity to discuss with colleagues was invaluable"
WHY CHOOSE US
Deep Expertise
With 30 years in the field of education Dr. Walker and Dr. Lynass are well versed in the research and best practices needed to support educational entities. We align our work with national organizations such as the National Center on PBIS, the National Center on MTSS, the Council for Exceptional Children and the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning.
Specialized Support
We don't offer a cookie cutter approach to support but rather tailor the supports to best match each individual need. By combining needs based assessments, professional development, coaching and technical assistance out clients get specialized service.
Collaborative Partnerships
We foster collaborative and inclusive partnerships where educational entities feel valued, supported, and empowered. Our team ensures that each institution receives individualized attention and builds strong relationships with our consultants.
Working With the Best Clients and Partners
ESD 189
OSPI
Northwest PBIS
International MTSS Assoc.
University of WA
SMART Center
Sound Supports, LLC
Partner districts have included, but are not limited to Shoreline School District, Seattle School District, Lake Washington School District, Blaine School District, Bainbridge Island Schools, Edmonds School District, Clover Park School District, Oakland Unified Schools, Santa Rosa School District, Philadelphia Public Schools, Helena School District and many more. Our team has supported well over 2000 schools and 500 districts.