Scaling ABA in Public Schools: What Works, What Doesn't, and Why is the kind of topic that looks straightforward until it collides with the speed, ambiguity, and competing demands of school teams and classroom routines. In Scaling ABA in Public Schools: What Works, What Doesn't, and Why, 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
Take This Course →Including ethics, supervision, and topics like this one. New live CEU every Wednesday.
Join Free →Let's be honest: scaling ABA in public schools is a battlefield. We've seen it all—districts chasing buzzwords, consultants handing off binders no one reads, and token "ABA programs" that fall apart faster than a free-choice board in a kindergarten class. Meanwhile, kids who need solid, data-driven instruction are stuck waiting for systems to get their act together. This session is for those tired of watered-down presentations and ready to talk about real solutions. We'll dissect what actually works when implementing ABA at scale—and why so many well-intentioned efforts crash and burn. From fighting for fidelity in chaotic classrooms to navigating the politics of school systems, we'll share the wins, the faceplants, and the non-negotiables for doing this right. If you're in the trenches—or about to be—you need more than optimism. You need a battle plan.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | General |
Michelle Guffee started her career in Seminole County Public schools as a paraprofessional, ESE Teacher, and 1st grade teacher. After a 4 year break to work as a behavior analyst in home and private schools setting, Michelle returned to SCPS in her current role as a BCBA in 2014. When she is not working for SCPS, you can find Michelle at the baseball field watching her son, or at the stables trying to acquire the skills necessary to be a pony mom.
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