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

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. Behavior Analysts are trained to:
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. Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs)
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.