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General CEU: Mastery Criteria Makeover: Redefining Criteria for Growth

Mastery Criteria Makeover: Redefining Criteria for Growth belongs in serious BCBA study because it shapes whether behavior-analytic decisions stay useful once they leave a clean training example and enter case conceptualization, intervention design, staff training, and literature-informed problem solving. In Mastery Criteria Makeover: Redefining Criteria for Growth, for this course, the practical stakes show up in stronger conceptual consistency and better translational decision making, not in abstract discussion alone.

Provider: BehaviorLive

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Course Description

This presentation aims to re-examine traditionally accepted criteria for "mastery" within the field of behavior analysis. It will showcase both foundational and recent research on mastery criteria, highlighting the importance of integrating developmentally appropriate best practices. This training will equip behavior analysts with the knowledge needed to self-reflect on the nuanced relationship between goal development and effective mastery criteria in their practice.

What You'll Learn

  1. Review the foundational concept of mastery criteria used in behavior analysis and identify limitations in addressing developmental variations.
  2. Describe the principles of developmentally appropriate practices and how they can be integrated into behavior analytic frameworks.
  3. Discuss implications for future research in the evaluation and refinement of mastery criteria to ensure they meet the developmental needs of clients.

CEU Credits Earned

Certification BodyCreditsType
BACB® 1 General

About the Instructor

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Brittney Spiker
BCBA

I’m a certified behavior analyst with an interest in talent management and organizational learning. For over 10 years, I’ve been working in the field of developmental disabilities helping individuals discover their potential using a strengths-based approach.  My specialties include supervision, training, performance management, social-emotional learning, and effective and differentiated instruction.When I’m not focusing on my career, I love to go hiking and camping, and spend time with my puppy. I also love to plan new travel adventures!

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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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