UK-SBA Summer 2022 Speakers’ Series 

We are delighted to bring you our fourth online Speakers’ Series, which features presentations from two accomplished behaviour analysts.  Our event will be hosted by BehaviourLIVE and all sessions will be delivered in real time, with time allocated to questions and answers at the end of each session.  You will also have on-demand access after the live event.

 

DAY 1: Thursday 30th June 15:00-18:00 BST (8:00-11:00 MST)	DAY 2: Friday 1st July 15:00-18:00 BST (9:00-12:00 CST)
Prof Florence DiGennaro Reed University of Kansas   Evidence-Based Strategies for Training and Supporting Human-Service Staff	Dr Linda LeBlanc  LeBlanc Behavioral Consulting   The Behavior Analyst as Supervisor: Creating Advanced Supervision and Mentoring Repertoires

UK-SBA CPDs /BACB CEUs

Each of workshop will allow you to earn 3 CPD/CEUs, (both workshops provide 3 Supervision CPDs/CEUs), meaning that a total of 6 CPD/CEUs are available for the entire event.

For UK-SBA members this means that by attending both days you will collect 6 CPDs fulfilling your commitment to professional development for your current term of UK-SBA membership.

Fees for CPD/CEUS are included in your registration fee.

 

DAY 1: Evidence-based Strategies for Training and Supporting Human-Service Staff

Despite serving as effective change agents for clients, behavior analysts often struggle with motivating and supporting the staff they supervise. This workshop is designed to teach participants about evidence-based staff training and performance management procedures. First, it will introduce participants to a research-supported and resource-sensitive approach to training. Next, it will describe a functional approach to supporting staff and addressing performance problems. Specifically, it will teach participants how to use the Performance Diagnostic Checklist – Human Services, including how to administer and score the assessment, and how to identify indicated interventions given the assessment results. Last, Prof DiGennaro Reed will share the results of a three-year consultation effort to introduce pyramidal behavioral skills training to an organization. Throughout the workshop, experimental data and case studies supporting the effectiveness of a behavior analytic approach to staff training and professional development will be shared.

Learning Objectives

1. The participant will be able to describe why targeting staff performance is important.
2. The participant will be able to identify and describe the components of behavioral skills training and an evidence-based approach to performance management of staff.
3. The participant will be able to discuss results of studies evaluating the components of behavioral skills training and ways to enhance resource efficiency of recommended training practices.
4. The participant will be able to describe the purpose of the PDC-HS.
5. The participant will be able to describe how to administer and score the PDC-HS as well as how to identify an indicated intervention.
6. The participant will be able to discuss the results of at least one study that lends support to adopting a functional approach to staff support.

CPDs/CEUs:

3 Supervision CPDs/CEUs on offer - included in the registration fee.

About our Speaker: Prof Florence DiGennaro Reed

Prof Florence DiGennaro Reed, a board certified behavior analyst, received a doctorate in school psychology from Syracuse University. She also completed a clinical post-doctoral fellowship at the Institute for Child Development and a pre-doctoral internship in clinical psychology at the May Center for Education and Neurorehabilitation and the May Center for Child Development. Prof DiGennaro Reed currently serves as chairperson in the Department of Applied Behavioral Science at the University of Kansas, where she and directs the Performance Management Laboratory. Her research examines effective and efficient staff training and performance improvement practices. She has published over 90 articles and book chapters and two edited books on a variety of topics including training, performance management, assessment, and intervention. With co-authors Drs. Gregory Madden and Derek Reed, Florence recently published a textbook titled An Introduction to Behavior Analysis. She also has been an Associate Editor for Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, Journal of Behavioral Education, and Behavior Analysis in Practice.

Prof Florence DiGennaro Reed

DAY 2: The Behavior Analyst as Supervisor: Creating Advanced Supervision and Mentoring Repertoires

Practicing behavior analysts and behavior analysts in academic settings often provide supervision for young professionals who are pursuing certification as a behavior analyst. Effective supervision is critical to the quality of ongoing behavioral services, the professional development of the supervisee, the continued growth of the supervisor, and the overall development of our field and its’ practice. Though there are now training and CEU requirements for supervising those who are accruing hours towards the experience requirement for certification; few resources exist to guide supervisor activities and recommended practice. This workshop summarizes the content of Building and Sustaining Meaningful and Effective Relationships as a Supervisor and Mentor  by LeBlanc, Sellers, & Ala’I (2020) with detailed strategies and resources for structuring the supervisory experience and ongoing mentorship. The topics covered include a) building the relationship, b) using self-reflection as a tool to enhance your supervisor skills, and c) what to teach supervisees.

Learning Objectives

• Attendees will be able to describe several strategies for building and maintaining strong supervisory relationships.
• Attendees will be able to describe strategies for developing a comprehensive approach to the content and pedagogy of their supervision.
• Attendees will complete self-reflection and self-assessment activities that enhance their understanding of the influences that shape their supervisor style.
• Attendees will be able to identify several pivotal professional repertoires such as ethical decision making, problem solving, and professional relationship skills and how to teach them

CPDs/CEUs:

3 Supervision CPDs/CEUs on offer - included in the registration fee.

About Our Speaker: Dr Linda LeBlanc

Dr Linda LeBlanc is a licensed psychologist and BCBA.  She is the president and founder of LeBlanc Behavioral Consulting, where she provides a range of services from public speaking and training activities to executive coaching and development of organizational systems for research, and clinical oversight. She previously served as a professor at Claremont MeKenna College, Western Michigan University, and Auburn University and as the executive director of Trumpet Behavioral Health. Dr LeBlanc is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. She is a Fellow of ABAI and is the 2016 recipient of the APA Nathan H. Azrin Award for Distinguished Contribution in Applied Behavior Analysis.

Dr Linda LeBlanc

Registering for this Event

Registration via the UK-SBA website is now CLOSED.  Please go to the BehaviorLIVE website to book on to these workshops.

Attendees may register for both days or a single day.  If registering for just one day, please ensure you purchase the correct ticket for the day you wish to attend.

CPDs/CEUs are included in the registration fee; 3 Supervision CPDs/CEUs are on offer for each day of the Speakers' Series.

Please note the email address you use to register with will be the email address used for all correspondence.

By registering for this event, you are agreeing to the UK-SBA  Payment, Cancellation and Refund Policy.  Please ensure you have read these terms and conditions before you begin your registration.