Effective Practices for Instructional Change (E.P.I.C.)

E.P.I.C. Hour Virtual Support

Whether your goal is to increase student engagement, strengthen behavior supports, refine instructional delivery, or enhance classroom systems, E.P.I.C. Hour provides actionable tools you can implement immediately.

E.P.I.C. Hour is a monthly, one-hour virtual professional learning series led by Missouri’s statewide Effective Practices, Behavior, and Extensive Needs Support consultants. Each session highlights a focused Effective Practice for Instructional Change, with practical strategies centered on behavior and instruction to help you meet the needs of every learner.

  • Building a Behavior-Smart Classroom   recording     slides

  • Explicit Instruction    recording     slides

  • De-Escalation and Conflict Resolution Skills    recording     slides and resources

  • Classroom Accommodations-Part 1      recording     slides

  • Using Data to Support Behavior and Drive Instruction    recording     slides

  • Active Student Engagement and Flexible Grouping    recording     slides

  • Refocusing Routines, Expectations, and Reinforcement    recording     slides

  • Behavior + Task Management: Accommodations and Modifications for Every Student                    recording      slides

  • Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) & Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)     recording     slides

  • Start the Year with HLPs in Academics and Behavior     recording     slides

Register for upcoming E.P.I.C. Hour sessions in Frontline to ensure you receive immediate access to each new session as soon as it becomes available! (see above flyer)