School-based behavior analysts operate in one of the most ethically complex practice environments in the profession. The intersection of educational mandates, organizational hierarchies, diverse stakeholder interests, and limited resources creates conditions in which ethical dilemmas are not occasional challenges but daily realities.
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Join Free →The Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts (2020) guides the professional activities of behavior analysts and provides a means for behavior analysts to evaluate their own and others' professional behavior as related to ethical obligations. The Code applies to all individuals who hold a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA) certification regardless of their profession or work setting. Notably, according to the BACB (2020), lack of awareness or misunderstanding about the Code does not serve as a justifiable defense against alleged ethics violations. Therefore, it is essential that behavior analysts are knowledgeable and understand their ethical obligations and standards in their everyday practice. The current workshop aims to support school-based BCBAs and clinicians in navigating and resolving ethical dilemmas in the workplace. The workshop will review the Core Principles of the BACB Code, discuss steps in navigating ethical conflicts, and review reporting guidelines for ethical violations. Additionally, the workshop will include opportunities for participants to practice and discuss hypothetical scenarios within the school system, including identifying related BACB Ethics Codes and solutions for resolving ethical scenarios. Resources for navigating ethical challenges and promoting ethical knowledge and practice will be reviewed. Reference: Behavior Analyst Certification Board. (2020). Ethics code for behavior analysts. https://bacb.com/wp-content/ethics-code-for-behavior-analysts/
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1.5 | Ethics |
Alex Utley, Ph.D., serves as the Assistant Program Director of the School Consultation Program at May Institute. She completed her doctoral degree in School Psychology from Mississippi State University in 2023. She is a Board-Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) and a Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst (LABA) in Massachusetts. Dr. Utley's areas of interest include evidenced-based classroom management practices, function-based assessment, and positive behavior interventions and supports.
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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.