Fall Four-Day Training: Comprehensive Positive Behavioral Support and Leadership in Practice

Subject Matter Expert: Dr. Lori Ann Dotson PhD

BACB CEUs: 21 Learning, BACB General & 6 Learning, BACB General (Optional On-Demand)

QABA CEUs: 21 General & 6 Learning, QABA General (Optional On-Demand)

IBAO CEUs: 21 in ABA Topics & 6 Learning, ABA Topics (Optional On-Demand)

APA/CESA: 21 General 

Join us for this transformative 4-day training where experts guide you through the essentials of positive behavior support and leadership development. This in-depth event is designed for professionals dedicated to creating meaningful behavioral change in their organizations or practice. The training covers functional behavior assessments, multi-element positive behavior support plans, and strategies for emergency situations, all within a positive practices framework.

Key Learning Modules:

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Fundamentals:

Understand and define challenging behaviors.
Utilize ABCs of behaviorism and data-driven decision-making.
Learn how to link behavior with reinforcers and intervention strategies.

The Multi-Element Behavior Support (MEBS) Model:

Define all parts of the MEBS framework.
Master proactive, reactive, and focused behavior support strategies.
Implement effective replacement skill teaching procedures.

Practice Leadership in the Workplace:

Learn the components and principles of practice leadership.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate behavioral interventions.
Ensure staff consistency and high service quality through performance monitoring and training systems.

Quality Management Systems (Optional Module): 

Develop and operationalize staff expectations using Total Quality Management and Organizational Behavior Management.
Implement quality assurance systems for sweeping improvements in service delivery.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for BCBA professionals attending this training, making it a perfect opportunity to enhance your skills while earning valuable credits.

Dates and Schedule: The training will be hosted online in multiple time zones to accommodate global participation. Each day will be approximately 3 hours long, with interactive Q&A sessions.

Learning Objectives

Synchronous

Nonlinear Applied Behavior Analysis 

You will learn to:

•        Understand what non-linear (constructional) ABA is;
•        Identify and define behaviors of concern from a person centered perspective;
•        Utilize the ABCs of behaviorism;
•        Understand the concepts of reinforcers;
•        Identify the reasons, function and message for behaviors of concern;
•        Understand the concept of Episodic Severity™;
•        Use Data-Based decision making.

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.

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.

Practice Leadership 

You will learn to:

• What is practice leadership.
• Why is practice leadership important.
• What are the components of practice leadership.
• What principles support practice leadership.
• What does good practice leadership look like.
• What are the outcomes of practice leadership.
• How does practice leadership support MEBS:
• Assessment
• Planning
• Implementation
• Evaluation

Multielement Behavior Support (MEBS) for Managers

You will learn to:

• Apply MEBS to behaviors of concern in the workplace
• Ecological strategies for workplace success
• Common skill deficits and teaching strategies
• Motivational strategies (including and beyond compensation)
• Safe, rapid situational management 
• Person and program evaluation methods
• Retention strategies: Making functional “fun” 

Assuring Staff Consistency and the Provision of Quality Services (asynchronous, one demand)

You will learn to:

•        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