A live, interactive, web-based seminar series that introduces an evidence-based model of positive behavior support.

This is a 4-module training program covering the following topics:

• Reducing or eliminating the use of restrictive practices

• The evidence-based IABA Multi-element Model

• Comprehensive Functional Assessment

• Person-Centered Positive Behavioral Support

• Emergency Management and Reactive Strategies Within a Positive Practices Framework

• Assuring Staff Consistency and the Provision of Quality Services

Instructors: Elizabeth Hughes, Ph.D., BCBA and Lori Ann Dotson, Ph.D.

Standard fee: USD$500 per person

CEU credits are available for BCBAs.

DAY 1: Basics of Applied Behavior Analysis

You will learn to:

• Understand what ABA is;

• Identify and define behaviors of concern, aka challenging behavior;

• Utilize the ABCs of behaviorism;

• Understand the concepts of reinforcers;

• Identify the reasons for behaviors of concern;

• Understand the concept of Episodic Severity™;

• Use Data-Based decision making.

DAY 2: The Multi-Element Model (MEM)

You will learn to:

• Understand Positive Behavior Support;

• Define all parts of the MEM;

• Identify Proactive Strategies;

• Identify Focused Support Strategies;

• Identify Replacement Skill Teaching procedures;

• Identify Reactive Strategies;

• Identify alternatives to punishment.

DAY 3: Positive Behavior Practices and Role-Plays

You will learn to:

• Create Safe, Effective, and Enjoyable support strategies;

• Implement various generic positive behavioral supports;

• Link reasons for behavior(s) of concern with appropriate strategies;

• Ensure staff consistency with program implementation using visual feedback;

• Identify changes necessary to make supports maximally effective;

• Continuing Education for BCBAs available.

DAY 4: Assuring Staff Consistency and the Provision of Quality Services

• Operationally define expectations for staff

• Individualize and implement the Periodic Service Review combining the principles of Total Quality Management and Organizational Behavior Management

• Introduce a performance monitoring system that is acceptable to staff

• Design and implement a proven system of staff training

• Individualize and implement the Procedural Reliability System (a system to ensure service integrity)

• Design and implement a combined quality assurance and quality improvement system

• Produce sweeping improvements in service quality