The role of the behavior analyst in school settings occupies a uniquely ambiguous position within educational systems. Unlike teachers, school psychologists, or speech-language pathologists, who have clearly defined roles, credentialing requirements, and scope-of-practice standards established within educational frameworks, behavior analysts in schools often operate without such clarity.
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Join Free →Establishing Standards: The Need for Practice Guidelines and Self-Advocacy for Behavior Analysts in School Settings The role and responsibilities of school-based behavior analysts are often ill-defined and not well understood. This presentation will provide information to school-based behavior analysts on how to self-advocate within their schools and districts for practice standards and guidelines to ensure the ethical and effective practice of behavior analysis in school settings.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1.5 | Ethics |
Dr. Ravit Stein, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA, NCSP, directs EASTCONN’s ACCESS (Advancing Consultation & Coaching to Empower Student Success) team. With training in school psychology, applied behavior analysis, and consultation, Dr. Stein brings a unique perspective that bridges individual learning needs with system-wide improvement. At EASTCONN, Dr. Stein leads a multidisciplinary team that partners with Connecticut schools through responsive consultation, coaching, and sustainable systems-building. ACCESS helps districts strengthen MTSS implementation, design high-leverage strategies, and build internal capacity through strategic planning, embedded professional learning, and habit-based coaching. The team also provides ecological, functional, and diagnostic assessments, ensuring that recommendations are both data-driven and actionable. Dr. Stein contributes to the field by publishing empirical research and presenting at regional and national conferences, translating evidence into practical tools that support real-world application. A licensed psychologist and nationally certified school psychologist, she also teaches graduate courses at UConn’s Neag School of Education and facilitates professional learning across the state. She is deeply committed to building collaborative, sustainable systems that give all learners equitable opportunities to thrive. Dr. Stein can be contacted via email at rstein@eastconn.org or by phone at (860) 428-0506.
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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.