Session Recording

September 22, 2025 Meeting summary

Quick recap

Mary and Melanie prepared for an upcoming presentation and discussed technical arrangements while waiting for attendees. The meeting covered contract status updates and training opportunities, with Mary explaining that while open enrollment is limited, cohort training is available and ESCs receive one free in-person training session. The team provided support and resources for participants preparing their presentations, including access to marketing materials and recorded meetings, while clarifying that ESCs primarily handle program promotion and recruitment.

Next steps

All ESCs submit signed contracts by Wednesday if not already done.
ESCs to reach out to Mary or Melanie if they need to add participants to existing training cohorts.
ESCs to connect with their school improvement teams to identify campuses with behavior issues that could benefit from PAX training.
ESCs to complete the Q1 touchpoint tracker by November.
New ESC representatives to take the Good Behavior Game training.
ESCs to recruit at least 2 cohorts for Good Behavior Game training.
ESCs to recruit at least 1 cohort for PAX Tools training.
ESCs to identify at least one staff member to become a PAX expert at their ESC.
ESCs to schedule their one free in-person training.

Summary

Technical Presentation Preparation Meeting

Mary and Melanie discussed technical preparations for an upcoming presentation, ensuring that Mary's screen and PowerPoint were ready. They waited for the meeting to start, with Mary greeting attendees and mentioning the high heat index in Austin. The meeting was set to begin at 2 o'clock.

Contract Status and Training Updates

Mary discussed the status of contracts, noting that most had been signed with only two outstanding. She explained that while open enrollment training courses are limited on their website, they can accommodate individual training needs through cohorts. Mary highlighted new marketing opportunities for school-based training, particularly for campuses on improvement lists, and mentioned that PAX is listed as a preferred solution on TEA's School Mental Health website. She also addressed the ACE program, stating that a large list of interested districts was compiled at OSTICON, though the program was later cut but then reinstated. Mary clarified that each ESC receives one free in-person training for up to 40 participants and explained a new streamlined registration process for cohort participants.

Presentation Preparation Support Resources

The meeting focused on providing support and resources for participants to prepare for their presentations. Mary and Melanie emphasized that participants do not need to complete the full training or pitch but offered assistance and access to necessary materials. Melanie highlighted the availability of new flyers and marketing materials on the Canvas course, which participants can use for reference or printing. She also mentioned that recorded PAX meetings and agendas are available for review to help answer any questions. Mary assured participants that if they need additional resources, they can request them, and the team will create them.

Contract Status and Training Updates

Mary and Melanie discussed the status of contracts, which have been mostly signed with only two pending. They clarified that training opportunities are primarily offered in cohorts rather than open enrollment due to better implementation outcomes. Mary explained that ESCs receive one free in-person training for up to 40 participants, and new marketing materials and flyers are available on the Canvas course. The team clarified that ESC responsibilities primarily involve promoting the program and recruiting interested districts/campuses, with PAXIS handling training delivery.