25-26 Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis (SPED/BH 10)

Course Description

This course covers four basic procedures used in applied behavior analysis (ABA):

• Reinforcement
• Prompting
• Task Analysis 
• Token Economy
• Lead Learners (Facilitators): Jennifer Tilley
• Credit(s) and Type: 3 Hours Relicensure | Staff Development

Target Audience

• Certified Staff, Classified Staff
• Open to Substitute Teachers = Yes
• Open to Student Teachers = Yes
• Open to Charter School Staff = Yes
  • Charter Certified and Classified

Timeline Overview

• The general flow of the course is self paced and through independent study. All material is due at the end date listed.

  • Start date of course content: August 12, 2025

  • End date of course content: May 31, 2026

Outcomes

• Participants will be able to identify different prompt classes,  when to use prompts, and how to fade prompts to promote student independence.

• Participants will be able to select reinforcers using a preference assessment and use differential reinforcement to promote student independence.

• Participants will be able to break down tasks into discrete steps that are attainable for the learner

• Participants will be able to identify the cycle of using a token economy