Description
**This course will provide the participant with 1 General Learning Type BACB® CEU**
Description of Learning Type CE Event: Navigating the world of FBAs and BIPs can be overwhelming, especially for educators new to the process. This comprehensive course, led by experienced behavior analyst and special education teacher Audra Jensen, demystifies the FBA and BIP process. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the underlying principles, legal and ethical considerations, and practical strategies for conducting FBAs and creating effective BIPs. With a focus on collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and student-centered approaches, this course equips educators with the tools to foster positive behavior change in their classrooms.
About the Instructor: Mom to an autistic adult, special education teacher, BCBA, author, and all-around nice person (most days). Taught special education classrooms, built and ran a successful ABA therapy company, wrote a few books, now enjoying creating engaging, evidence-based resources for neurodiverse learners. My mission is to make learning fun and accessible for all! 🍎
Target Audience: BCBA®s, especially those working in schools. Those new to creating school-based FBAs or want a refresher on basic info and processes.
Learning Objectives for Participants: As a result of this course participants will be able to …
- Describe the fundamental principles and purpose of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) within a school setting.
- Identify key legal and ethical considerations when conducting FBAs, including relevant sections of the IDEA and BACB Ethical Code.
- Apply a systematic process for gathering comprehensive data for an FBA, including indirect and direct assessments.
- Develop clear, measurable, and objective operational definitions for target behaviors.
- Analyze FBA data to determine the function of challenging behaviors and identify appropriate replacement behaviors.
- Design effective Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) that address the function of behavior and incorporate preventative and consequence strategies.
- Collaborate effectively with school teams, families, and other stakeholders to implement and monitor BIPs.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of BIPs through ongoing data collection and analysis, making data-driven adjustments as needed.
- Apply ethical decision-making frameworks to ensure the student’s best interests are prioritized throughout the FBA and BIP process.
- Access and utilize resources and templates for conducting FBAs and developing BIPs in a school setting.
