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APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS IN SCHOOLS Nancy Rosenberg, University of Washington

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.