Recorded: Integrating Cultural Responsiveness into School-Based Consultations

**This course will provide the participant with 1 General Learning Type BACB® CEU**

Description of Learning Type CE Event: This presentation provides an introduction to integrating cultural responsiveness into school-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) consultations. Participants will explore the distinctions between cultural competence, humility, and responsiveness, emphasizing the value of lifelong learning and reflective practice. Key strategies include the use of soft skills such as collaboration, active listening, and cultural sensitivity, and the ADDRESSING framework to support inclusive, ethical, and contextually relevant behavioral interventions. Attendees will gain practical tools to develop culturally responsive programming, build stronger partnerships with diverse stakeholders, and avoid common pitfalls in consultation practices. The session highlights the importance of self-awareness, individualized planning, and systemic equity in shaping effective behavior analytic services within schools.

About the Instructor: Quintara Tucker (she/her) is a distinguished Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), International Behavior Analyst (IBA), Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS), and a doctoral learner. As an author, speaker, and CEO, Quintara is dedicated to transforming the lives of children and empowering professionals within the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). With extensive experience across public schools, clinics, and home settings, she specializes in working with individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Quintara’s passion for staff training and coaching has driven her to author two widely used Staff Training Manuals, designed to train professionals in special education classrooms around the globe. As a Black woman, she brings a culturally sensitive and compassionate approach to training, fostering an inclusive environment that resonates with diverse audiences. Through her consulting business, QB Consulting, LLC, Quintara delivers impactful professional development and continuing education presentations, equipping educators and professionals with the tools they need to excel in their roles. Quintara serves as the Events Co-Chair on the New Jersey Association for Behavior Analysis (NJABA) Board of Directors. She is also an award-winning volunteer, actively involved with the Alumni Society Board of her undergraduate alma mater, and mentors first-generation college students of color. As a frequent speaker at university events, Quintara inspires undergraduate students to become compassionate, ethical, and forward-thinking leaders. Beyond her clinical and professional endeavors, Quintara is the creative force behind the popular Instagram page and YouTube channel, @themysticalanalyst. Through these platforms, she creates engaging content, tackles challenging conversations, and advocates for the empowerment of Black clinicians in ABA.

Target Audience: BCBA®s working in schools.

Learning Objectives for Participants:

1. Gain an introductory understanding of cultural responsiveness and how it can be incorporated in ABA.
2. Explore strategies such as utilizing soft skills and the ADDRESSING Model for working with diverse clients.
3. Develop initial strategies for incorporating cultural responsiveness into school-based consultations.

To earn credit, you will be required to watch all video portions and pass a quiz about it with a score of 80% or higher. You can retake the quiz as many times as needed, but you may not receive exactly the same questions each time.