Division of Emotion Behavioral Health

The TECBD Conference brings educators and researchers together to improve education for children with emotional and behavioral disorders. This annual event focuses on new research, teaching strategies, and practical solutions.

The conference began in Arizona in 1976. Dr. Robert B. Rutherford Jr. founded the event to share research and support educators. Today, it continues to help professionals improve student learning and behavior.

What Will You Learn?

The TECBD Conference offers more than 150 educational sessions. These sessions cover important topics that help educators support students with behavioral challenges.

Topics include:

• Academic and behavioral interventions
• Autism research and support
• Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
• Classroom behavior management
• Student assessment and inclusion
• Culturally responsive teaching
• School safety and violence prevention
• Multi-tiered systems of support
• Juvenile justice and transition planning
• Research-based teaching strategies

Who Should Attend?

The TECBD Conference welcomes teachers, school administrators, counselors, behavior therapists, and researchers. University faculty and other education professionals can also benefit.

Attendees will learn practical strategies to support students with emotional and behavioral disorders. In addition, they can connect with experts and share ideas.

Why Attend the TECBD Conference?

This conference offers valuable learning opportunities for education professionals. Participants can explore new research and discover effective classroom strategies.

Furthermore, the sessions provide tools to help educators address student needs. These strategies can also support positive behavior and improve learning outcomes.

Join the TECBD Conference to gain new knowledge, build professional connections, and help students succeed.