Description
**This course will provide the participant with 1 General Learning Type BACB® CEU**
Description of Learning Type CE Event: In this presentation, Audra Jensen, BCBA® and special educator, dives into the unique challenges and opportunities of working with paraprofessionals in schools. With experience as a parent, special education teacher, BCBA®, and program director, Audra shares practical strategies for building strong relationships, setting clear expectations, and creating effective behavior support systems within the school setting. What You’ll Learn: *Understanding Different BCBA® Roles in Schools – Invited consultant, contracted BCBA®, or district employee? Learn the pros and cons of each. *Managing & Supporting Paras – How to set clear expectations, provide training, and build positive working relationships. *Common Challenges & Solutions – Addressing phone use, resistance to change, and team dynamics in special education settings. *Ethical Considerations – Navigating boundaries, collaboration, and ensuring compliance with BACB® guidelines. *Time Management & Work-Life Balance – Avoid burnout while making meaningful change in schools. This session is packed with real-world advice, actionable strategies, and personal insights to help BCBA®s and special education staff navigate school-based roles effectively. Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your approach, it’s a valuable tool for success!
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 working in schools and special education teachers.
Learning Objectives for Participants:
- Define and differentiate the roles of invited, contracted, and employed BCBA®s in school settings, including their responsibilities, ethical obligations, and strategies for building collaborative relationships with school staff and administrators.
- Apply the P.A.R.A.S. framework to effectively manage, support, and train paraprofessionals, ensuring clear expectations, positive reinforcement, and actionable feedback are consistently implemented.
- Identify and address common challenges faced by BCBA®s working in school settings, such as managing para resistance, navigating ethical caseload limits, and fostering a collaborative team environment, using proactive communication, documentation, and advocacy strategies.
