Ethics CEU: MABA + VBU: Don't Say THAT at IEP Meetings: An Ethical Guide for Behavior Analysts

Individualized Education Program meetings represent one of the most consequential settings in which behavior analysts contribute their professional expertise. The IEP meeting is where educational programming decisions are made, service levels are determined, and the trajectory of a student's educational experience is shaped.

Provider: BehaviorLive — via Verbal Beginnings

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Course Description

Behavior analysts bring valuable expertise to IEP teams — but without a strong understanding of the special education system, even well-meaning input can unintentionally hinder collaboration, misalign with IDEA (federal special education law) requirements, or push against ethical obligations of behavior analysts. In this training, Dr. Annie McLaughlin, BCBA-D and experienced IEP advocate, teaches behavior analysts how to recognize common missteps, avoid statements that can disrupt effective teamwork, and deliver recommendations that are both educationally relevant and legally sound. Participants will learn how to align behavior analytic practices with special education requirements, communicate within their professional scope, and strengthen their impact through ethical, collaborative participation in the IEP process.

What You'll Learn

1. Identify foundational special education law requirements, including IDEA principles such as FAPE, LRE, and procedural safeguards in order to understand the behavior analyst's role within the process.
2. Recognize and differentiate statements and actions during IEP meetings that either promote or hinder collaboration among IEP team members while continuously centering the student's needs.
3. Apply relevant BACB ethical guidelines to engage in active, meaningful, and legally compliant participation as a behavior analyst within the IEP team structure.

CEU Credits Earned

Certification Body	Credits	Type
BACB®	2	Ethics
COA	2	—

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