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31st Annual Convention; Chicago, IL; 2005

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Workshop #W54
CE Offered: PSY/BACB
Developing and Implementing an ABA Program for Students with Autism, PDD-NOS, and Asperger's in a Public School Setting
Friday, May 27, 2005
6:00 PM–9:00 PM
Private Dining Room 4 (3rd floor)
Area: DDA; Domain: Applied Research
CE Instructor: Jill E. McGrale Maher, M.S.
JILL E. MCGRALE MAHER (Marlborough Public Schools), ALISON R. MOSES (Marlborough Public Schools), JENNIFER TERAKEDIS (Marlborough Public Schools), AMANDA J. SPITZER (Marlborough Public Schools), ROBERT F. POLSINELLI (Marlborough Public Schools), JOSH KOZIOL (Marlborough Public Schools), KERRIE M. OTIPOBY (Marlborough Public Schools)
Description: Over the past several years, much progress has been made in the emphasis on and the development of programming for students with disabilities in general education settings. While the incidence of students on the autism spectrum receiving programming in public school settings has dramatically increased, quality programming based on the principles of applied behavior analysis is limited. Furthermore, due to the unique challenge public school environments present, very few school systems have successfully implemented a district-wide ABA program. Many of the public schools that have developed ABA programs have not been able to support a growing number and age-range of students while providing high quality comprehensive programming. In addition, school systems that have developed programs often do not have a centralized system of management as well as the appropriate number of qualified supervisory staff. Much ABA public school programming is based on the skills of individuals, and when the individuals resign, the program no longer exists. This data-based workshop focuses on the implementation of a district-wide behavioral treatment program for students of various skill levels on the autism spectrum, ranging in age from 3-13. This workshop will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to identify the essential elements of a comprehensive program based on the principles of applied behavior analysis. Participants will be provided with the skills necessary to: 1. Develop program goals 2. Develop an appropriate organizational structure 3. Develop a thorough supervision model 4. Identify the correct number and qualifications of supervisory staff 5. Develop work performance standards for staff 6. Develop a comprehensive and competency-based staff training program 7. Develop a variety of staff training strategies, including feedback, peer review, goal setting, public posting, and video samples 8. Develop a comprehensive set of teaching programs within the frameworks of general education curriculum 9. Develop and implement a system for management of student programming 10. Develop systems to address/coexist with existing political and administrative policy and protocol
Learning Objectives: At the completion of the workshop, participants will be able to: - Identify the essential elements of a comprehensive school-based program based on the principles of applied behavior analysis - Develop program goals and timelines to evaluate progress on goals - Identify key components a comprehensive and competency-based staff training program - Identify the most appropriate staff training strategies for their respective settings - Develop an appropriate supervision model including organizational structure and job descriptions for staff - Identify the correct number and qualifications of supervisory staff - Identify the scope of a comprehensive set of teaching programs - Identify a system for management of student programming - Identify possible issues with existing political and administrative policy and protocol - Identify a method for addressing district-specific obstacles
Activities: Didactic instruction; Discuss and develop a list of the essential elements of a comprehensive ABA program; Develop a training outline and a strategy for follow-up/competency-based training; Discuss and brainstorm a list of possible roadblocks and solutions; Develop an outline for implementing a program including goals, organizational structure, clinical supervision, and student programming; Develop realistic goals and timelines for implementation of a program.
Audience: Behavior Analysts working in public school settings; scholl administrators
Content Area: Practice
Instruction Level: Intermediate

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