School-based behavior analysts occupy a unique and demanding position within the field of applied behavior analysis. They must apply rigorous behavior-analytic principles within an institutional context governed by educational law, administrative hierarchies, IEP mandates, and the relational dynamics of multidisciplinary school teams.
Provider: Behaviorist Book Club
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Join Free →This session distills school-based, PBIS-aligned practices into concrete moves BCBAs can use the next school day. The presenter frames collaboration through an inquiry stance, sharing survey data on how teachers perceive BCBAs and why partnerships succeed or fail. Attendees learn how to set up work through pre-meetings, role/scope contracts, and clarity on IEP status, consent, and restraint/seclusion policies. The talk maps PBIS tiers to clinical decision-making across Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 supports.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB | 1 | Supervision |
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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.