Behavior Analysis in Schools belongs in serious BCBA study because it shapes whether behavior-analytic decisions stay useful once they leave a clean training example and enter school teams and classroom routines. For this course, the practical stakes show up in feasible school-based support, stronger collaboration, and better student participation, not in abstract discussion alone.
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Join Free →Principals are one of the primary support resources teachers depend on when managing challenging behaviors (Gavoni et al., 2021). However, many principals are entering their leadership positions just as ill-prepared as the teachers regarding effective management of challenging behaviors (Anderson & Decker, 1993; Eckert, 2013; Marzano & Waters, 2009; Marzano, Waters, & McNulty, 2005). Approaching challenging behavior from a basic behavior analytic perspective may provide principals with effective and practical methods to decrease challenging behaviors and increase positive behaviors within their schools (Gavoni et al., 2021). This qualitative narrative study explored elementary school principals' knowledge and value of the basic principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) and their lived experiences of implementing behavior analytic strategies to manage challenging behaviors that often lead to suspension.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | General |
Dr. Joshua Jimison is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and currently serves as a Behavior Support Coordinator for Chicago Public Schools, supporting 142 schools across elementary and high school levels. In this role, he provides guidance on challenging behaviors, conducts functional behavior assessments, develops behavior intervention plans, and leads both school-based and district-wide trainings. He earned his Ph.D. from Saint Louis University, where his research explored how elementary school principals value and implement behavior management strategies grounded in applied behavior analysis. Prior to moving to Chicago, Dr. Jimison served as the BCBA for the School District of University City in University City, Missouri. He also gained international experience as a Registered Behavior Technician at the New International School of Thailand in Bangkok. His expertise spans clinical, school, and home settings, from toddlers to young adults.
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All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.