Intensive Skills Training for Students with Emotional Behavior Disorders

Module 3- Advanced Supports for Students with Behavioral Skill Needs

This session will provide an overview of advanced tier interventions including conducting a functional behavior assessment (FBA), developing a positive behavior support plan (PBSP) with specific attention to each component of the PBSP, including teaching functionally equivalent replacement behaviors. This module will include a step-by-step guide for implementing proactive antecedent motivational interventions such as token economies, behavior contracts and self-monitoring checklists. A review of de-escalation techniques, considerations for developing safety plans, and staff training will be included.