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Applied Behavior analysis in schools

Nancy Rosenberg, University of Washington. Applied Behavior analysis in schools. What is Applied Behavior Analysis?. The analysis of environmental conditions that contribute to socially important behavior and the use of behavioral strategies and principles to change these behaviors.

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Applied Behavior analysis in schools

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  1. Nancy Rosenberg, University of Washington Applied Behavior analysis in schools

  2. What is Applied Behavior Analysis? • The analysis of environmental conditions that contribute to socially important behavior and the use of behavioral strategies and principles to change these behaviors.

  3. What ABA is NOT • It is NOT just for students with ASD • It is NOT just used to address challenging behavior. • ABA works for everyone. It is not specific to age, disability, gender, or type of issue. • ABA is used to teach skills and behaviors across many domains.

  4. ABA in Schools – Why? • ABA can be used to support students who are not successfully accessing the gen ed or special ed curriculum • Behavior Analysts are trained to: • Analyze the environment to see why students are misbehaving • Analyze the environment to see why a student isn’t learning • Analyze the environment to see why a student isn’t doing what we hope they will do • …And then utilize behavioral principles and strategies to address the issues.

  5. ABA in Schools – How? • Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) • Consult with teachers and related staff • Train staff • Develop behavior plans • Assist with modifying curriculum or teaching strategies to improve learning. • Behavior Technicians (CBTs, RBTs) • Ongoing supervision by behavior analysts • Have basic training in ABA • Provide 1:1 or small group instruction for students requiring an ABA approach.

  6. ABA at the University of Washington • Students in our program are hoping to become BCBAs (Board Certified Behavior Analysts) • To become a BCBA, individuals must: • Take a required amount of coursework in ABA • Have a master’s degree in education, psychology, or behavior analysis • Acquire a certain amount of supervised experience. …AND sit for a national exam

  7. ABA at the University of Washington • On Campus and Distance Ed options • Both programs provide the required ABA coursework and a master’s degree in special education. • On campus program: 4 quarters (Fall-Summer) • Distance ed program: 7 quarters • Both programs offer a 25 hour/week supervised practicum • Can be done in current work site, including schools • At the end of both programs, students are eligible to sit for the national exam.

  8. ABA at the University of Washington • Each program admits approximately 28 students/year. • Over 250 students have graduated from our program • Pass rate: 85% 2015; 79% 2016 (national average 65%) **Neither program provides a teaching certificate. Students can not become a BCBA and a teacher at the same time.

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