In the spring of 2025, we joined with our partners at the Northwest PBIS Network for a joint conference on all things early literacy, positive behavior, and the implementation of systems of support.

An opening workshop day will lead into two full days of presentations that explore innovative strategies for supporting students, including a keynote from Dr. Nikole Hollins-Sims.

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Dr. Nikole Hollins-Sims

Nikole Y. Hollins-Sims, Ed.D., is an internationally recognized speaker, author and facilitator who serves as the senior educational consultant & strategist for Hollins-Sims Consultation. Nikole has formerly served as a technical assistance coordinator for the Midwest PBIS network and is a former Special Assistant to the Secretary of Education at the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). She is a Pennsylvania certified school psychologist and has conducted research around caregivers of children of incarcerated parents and their motivation to engage in family-school partnerships. Dr. Hollins-Sims has been awarded as a Moral and Courageous Leader for Education by Cabrini University in 2021, the 2021 American Psychological Association (APA) Anti-Racism School Psychology Emerging Professional Award and was named the 2021 Pennsylvania School Psychologist of the Year. She has also been honored with the 2023 Gateway to Equity Award by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Chapter. One of her career highlights is serving as the lead author of the book titled: Creating Equitable Practices in PBIS.