FBA to BIP - Part 1: FBA Foundations & Functional Thinking in Schools matters because it changes what a BCBA notices when decisions have to hold up in school teams and classroom routines, busy classrooms and teacher-managed routines. In FBA Foundations & Functional Thinking in Schools (Part 1), 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 →This section grounds participants in the practical and legal realities of conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) within school settings. Participants will learn how to collect and interpret behavior data in classrooms, collaborate with educational teams, and generate function-based hypotheses—all while navigating the constraints and opportunities unique to public education environments. Using Jamie, a 5th grade student, as a case study, BCBAs will apply tools and strategies that are realistic, ethical, and impactful in real-world schools.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | General |
Katie Conrado, M.Ed. in Special Education, BCBAFounder, Inclusive Behavior ConsultingKatie Conrado is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and former educator with a Master’s in Special Education. She is the founder of Inclusive Behavior Consulting, where she designs high-impact CEU courses and events for school-based BCBAs. With over a decade of experience supporting public school teams, Katie specializes in practical, legally aligned, and trauma-informed strategies that drive meaningful behavior change. Her trainings equip BCBAs with actionable tools to enhance collaboration, advocacy, and student outcomes across school settings.
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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