Registered Behavior Technicians form the direct-service backbone of most ABA organizations. They are the practitioners implementing treatment plans in the moment-to-moment interactions that constitute behavior analytic services.
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Join Free →Hiring competent professionals promotes a positive organizational culture, enhances team cohesion, and contributes to the credibility of an organization. Additionally, systematically evaluating staff's clinical performance allows for the identification of strengths and areas of improvement, and serves as a roadmap for supervisors to make empirical decisions regarding staff's training needs that align with their goals and clients' needs. In this three-hour workshop, participants will gain insights and strategies for hiring and selecting the right candidates, utilizing behavioral interviewing questions, and setting up efficient supervision systems that include clear expectations, systematic, and competency-based processes that foster growth and proficiency for entry-level staff. This workshop aims to raise the standard of ABA supervision across diverse providers and settings, emphasizing a supportive environment for frontline practitioners and upholding the highest standards of client and staff care.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 3 | Supervision |
| COA | 3 | — |
Dr. Karly Cordova, Ed.D., BCBA-D, received her Bachelor's Degree in Human Growth and Development, her Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology, and her Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership with a minor in Autism. Dr. Cordova has worked in the field of ABA since 2001, consulting in schools, clinics, group homes, and private homes; and has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst since 2004. Dr. Cordova’s expertise resides in the areas of teaching functional life skills, conducting research in applied settings, disseminating ABA through effective and systematic supervision, and building capacity within organizations. Additionally, Dr. Cordova served as Florida’s Gold Coast ABA’s Vice President and subsequent President, and as a senate board member for the Credentialing of Ethical Behavioral Organizations (COEBO). Dr. Cordova has authored four books on structured approaches to supervision.
Dig into the research behind this topic — plain-English summaries written for BCBAs.
233 research articles with practitioner takeaways
232 research articles with practitioner takeaways
231 research articles with practitioner takeaways
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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.