Our child behavior experts work with agencies in multiple capacities to assure that special education programs and other interventions reach intended outcomes in the social, emotional, and behavioral realms.  In addition to staff development workshops, our team members can assist your organization in assessing the impact of your programs, and preparing an improvement plan.  Program evaluations and recommendations are tailored to meet the needs of your educational community.  Our services include:

-Evaluation of student behavior prior to Child Study/COSE meetings

            -Observation, assessment & interpretation of individual student behaviors

            -Precise identification of type & severity of behavior

            -Consultation with your School-based Support Team & CSE

            -Behavior change expertise at meetings

            -Guidance or participation in Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)

            -Guidance in developing & implementing IEPs

 

-Identification and Implementation of Positive Behavior Interventions &                    Supports  (PBIS)

            -Identification of specific positive & practical behavior change interventions

             -Identification & implementation of positive motivation for behavior                       change

            -Assistance in development of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)

            -Identification of replacement behaviors for aberrant behavior

            -Identification of strategies for teaching alternative behaviors

            -Guidance in teaching & promoting alternative behaviors

            -Designing data collection procedures to evaluate & inform interventions

 

Staff Development

            -Relevant and high quality staff training in positive & effective behavior                      management strategies (PBIS)

            -Assistance to teachers struggling with management of student behavior

            -Support and guidance to programs for students with emotional & behavioral disorders

-Support in retaining special education teachers in their positions

-Training of district behavior specialists 

-Modeling of effective teaching techniques

-Development of asynchronis online staff training materials (podcasts, powerpoint presentations, iMovies) to allow for distance learning that involves "lifestyle integration".

School-Wide Evaluation and Consultation

            -Development of school-wide behavior management plans (PBIS)

            -Development & implementation of anti-Bullying programs

            -Development & implementation of peer mediation & conflict resolution                         processes

            -Non-security, social climate strategies for preventing school shootings

            -Assistance in multi-faceted behavioral assessments

 

Programmatic Guidance

            -Development of appropriate curricula for teaching appropriate behavior

                        -Social skills training

                        -Anger management training

                        -Self management training

                        -Bully proofing

            -Adapting sensory environments, activities and materials

           

Other

-"On call" consultation services for administrators, teachers, &/or other staff (phone, e-mail, or web cam)

-Other services as requested

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