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General CEU: From Evaluation to Advocacy: What Every BCBA Should Know About IEPs

From Evaluation to Advocacy: What Every BCBA Should Know About IEPs becomes clinically important the moment a team has to turn good intentions into reliable action inside classrooms, school meetings, data review, and staff consultation. In What Every BCBA Should Know About IEPs, for this course, the practical stakes show up in feasible school-based support, stronger collaboration, and better student participation, not in abstract discussion alone.

Provider: BehaviorLive — via Class on Task 2025

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Course Description

You've collected data. You've run the assessments. And now... you're sitting at an IEP table, unsure how to translate your findings into something the team can actually use. Sound familiar? This session is for BCBAs who want to strengthen their skills and become effective, ethical, and collaborative contributors to the IEP process. We'll walk through how IDEA law aligns (and sometimes doesn't) with behavior analytic recommendations, what the IEP team is legally responsible for, and how to present your input in a way that gets heard. We'll cover common communication breakdowns, red-flag phrases to avoid, and the essential mindset shift from "clinical expert" to "collaborative team member." Whether you're school-based, based in a clinic or home, or consulting privately, this session will give you tools to confidently advocate for students while honoring family input and respecting team dynamics. Come ready to rethink how you show up at IEP meetings—and walk away with the confidence to make your seat at the table matter.

What You'll Learn

  1. Explain how IDEA law aligns with, and sometimes differs from, behavior analytic recommendations, and identify the IEP team's legal responsibilities.
  2. Present behavior analytic findings in clear, relevant language that supports student needs and team decision-making.
  3. State collaborative communication strategies to avoid common pitfalls and confidently contribute as a respected member of the IEP team.

CEU Credits Earned

Certification BodyCreditsType
BACB® 1 General

About the Instructor

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Annie McLaughlin
PhD

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Clinical Disclaimer

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.

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