Functional Behavioral Assessment / Behavior Intervention Plans Writing & Implementation
Ended Jun 5, 2017
6 credits
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Full course description
Course Details
Location: TBD
Duration: 8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Commitment: All Day
Course Type: Professional Development
Target Audience: Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals, School Ppsychologists, 504 Coordinators
Recertification Credit: 6 credits
Stipend: $100
Instructor
Marge Bright and Anna Gibson
Marge Bright, PhD, CCC-SLP, has served as the director of special education in SDOC for the past 10 years. She has also served as a curriculum coordinator in special services, a curriculum coordinator at the elementary school level, and a speech-language pathologist. She is currently serving on the board for Leadership Oconee and on advisory committees for Clemson LIFE and the ASL-English Educational Interpreting Program at Clemson University.
Ahnna Gibson is the assistant director of special education in SDOC. She has over eighteen years of experience in working with students with disabilities. She has served a variety of students in a variety of different roles including special education teacher, PBIS Coach, behavior interventionist and assistant director. She resides in Walhalla with her husband and three children.

Description
The purpose of a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) is (1) to determine the function or purpose a behavior serves, (2) the variables that influence the behavior; and, (3) components of an effective behavioral intervention plan (BIP).

Course Activities
Participants will examine the principles of behavior, conduct a Functional Behavioral Assessment from scenarios, develop a Behavioral Intervention Plan based on Functional Behavioral Assessment, and increase knowledge of writing Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavioral Intervention Plans within Enrich