The transition from day treatment ABA to public school is one of the highest-stakes events in a child's intervention history. It involves moving from a setting specifically designed to support intensive behavioral intervention—with trained behavior technicians, individualized reinforcement systems, and staff ratios that allow close monitoring—into a general education or special education environment that may have none of these features.
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Join Free →Transitioning a child from the highly structured, one-on-one environment of day treatment ABA to the dynamic and multifaceted world of public school presents a host of challenges for educators, therapists, and families alike. This presentation explores the complexities of bridging these two systems, focusing on the collaboration required to ensure success for the student. Attendees will gain insights into the gaps that often exist between private ABA and public school environments, from differences in staffing and resource availability to the unique behavioral expectations of a general education setting. By addressing these hurdles head-on, we'll introduce innovative tools, including a cutting-edge transition survey and a performance diagnostic checklist tailored for educators, that empower teams to create behavior plans and skill-building strategies that work within the realities of public school systems. Join us to discover how thoughtful planning, shared goals, and evidence-based approaches can turn these challenges into opportunities for transformative success. Please contact Paula Pompa-Craven at Paula.Pompa-Craven@essc.org should you have any APA questions or concerns!
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| BACB® | 1 | Ethics |
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Casey Gressmen, MBA, MEd, BCBA, LBA, is the founder of Phoenix Rising Behavior & Academic Consulting. He brings over a decade of experience working at the intersection of behavior analysis, education, healthcare, and organizational leadership. Casey specializes in helping families, clinicians, schools, and organizations navigate complex behavioral, academic, and systems-level challenges with clarity and confidence.His background spans public education, private practice, and clinical leadership, including extensive work with students and clients presenting with severe and high-risk behaviors. Casey has supported interdisciplinary teams across school, outpatient, and day-treatment settings, translating evidence-based practice into practical, sustainable solutions.As a consultant and coach, Casey is known for his ability to bridge clinical expertise with real-world constraints—helping teams strengthen decision-making, improve outcomes, and build systems that work. His approach emphasizes collaboration, ethical practice, and meaningful change at both the individual and organizational level.
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