A Systems-level Shift: Empowering BCBAs to Lead Impactful, Sustainable School-based Services becomes clinically important the moment a team has to turn good intentions into reliable action inside school teams and classroom routines, clinic sessions and day-to-day service delivery. In Empowering BCBAs to Lead Impactful, Sustainable School-based, for this course, the practical stakes show up in service continuity, accurate reporting, and defensible clinical decisions, not in abstract discussion alone.
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Join Free →In today's fast-paced school settings, BCBAs juggle large caseloads, diverse student needs, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the oversight of data collection and treatment delivery. Often, these demands exceed what any one clinician can sustainably provide (Hart Barnett, 2022). This session takes a systems-level lens to explore how the right infrastructure and technology-enabled tools can help school-based BCBAs optimize their efforts and focus on what matters most, enabling them to deliver meaningful outcomes while preserving clinical integrity and personal sustainability (Fallon et al., 2015). Grounded in current research and aligned with best practices, we will highlight how systems-level strategies support organization and time management, optimize scheduling, automate IEP progress tracking, streamline data-driven decision-making, strengthen treatment planning, simplify report writing, and improve collaboration across teams (Grisham-Brown & Hemmeter, 2018; Kelleher & Trahan, 2020). Attendees will learn practical strategies to manage competing demands, reduce bottlenecks, and enhance interdisciplinary coordination (Layden, 2025; Putnam & Kincaid, 2015). We approach systems-level strategies with contextual fit in mind to address the practical realities of school-based practice, helping BCBAs thrive in complex educational systems and lead efficient, outcomes-focused care. Participants will leave with actionable takeaways that will allow them to organize caseloads, optimize clinical workflows, enhance collaboration, and promote sustainable, high-impact school-based ABA services (Sellers et al., 2016).
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | General |
Cate Davis, PhD, BCBA-D, is a dedicated behavior analyst with a strong background in clinical practice, research, and strategic leadership. Inspired by her neurotypical older sister, Cate has been a lifelong advocate for the neurodiverse community- volunteering, interning, and working in a variety of applied settings. Her academic journey includes degrees in psychology and behavior analysis from Penn State University, Southern Illinois University, and Capella University. Cate has held diverse roles across the behavioral health field, from clinical practice to senior leadership, including positions such as Senior Director of Clinical Standards at a value-based care interdisciplinary provider and Director of Clinical Science and Strategy at a technology vendor. Currently, Cate serves as Director of Research and Outcomes at Hi Rasmus, where she advances research initiatives and promotes high-quality services for the neurodiverse population. Her work reflects a career-long commitment to excellence, compassion, and meaningful impact.
Dig into the research behind this topic — plain-English summaries written for BCBAs.
280 research articles with practitioner takeaways
279 research articles with practitioner takeaways
258 research articles with practitioner takeaways
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