General CEU: Distance Learning With Severe Developmental Disabilities

Provider: CASP CEU Center

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Course Description

An Assessment of the Feasibility and Effectiveness of Distance Learning for Students with Severe Developmental Disabilities and High Behavioral Needs Original Air Date: June 2, 2021 CEU offered: 1.5 Learning CEU Short Title: Distance Learning with Severe Developmental Disabilities Webinar Duration: 75 minutes CE Instructors: Melaura A.E. Tomaino, Ph.D,BCBA-D Alissa Grenberg, Ph.D., BCBA-D Abstract: Schools across the country closed their doors during the COVID-19 pandemic. These measures impacted all students, as schools, educators, and families grappled with the realities of transitioning to distance learning platforms. The research on distance learning is still in its early phases. However, almost no research exists on educating students with severe disabilities and high behavioral needs using this technology. Study 1 collected survey data from students' families and their educators on the feasibility and effectiveness of distance learning programs when working with students with severe developmental disabilities and high behavioral needs. Results indicated that parents and educators had generally neutral attitudes towards distance learning, although educators agreed that their students were obtaining educational benefits during distance learning. Study 2 further examined the effects of a transition to distance learning on students' IEP goal progress. Analyses revealed that students maintained about half of the skills addressed in their IEP and made progress on an additional quarter of their IEP goals. Findings contribute to a much-needed literature base on distance learning and provide additional information as to the feasibility and effectiveness of distance learning with students with severe developmental disabilities and high behavioral needs. Future work is needed to determine best practices for distance learning with this population.

What You'll Learn

1. Analyze the core competencies required for effective BCBA consultation in school-based settings.
2. Evaluate best practices for writing FBAs and BIPs that align with school-based service delivery models.
3. Identify strategies for effective interdisciplinary collaboration in school settings to support student behavioral outcomes.

CEU Credits Earned

Certification Body	Credits	Type
BACB	1	General

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