Professional Development
Date:
Aug 1- 31, 2025
Time:
1 Hour
Location:
Online via ZOOM
Registration Deadline:
August 31, 2025
Building Strong Partnerships: Collaborating with Support Personnel & Behavior Therapists for Student Success
Training Description
The increasing presence of support personnel, behavior technicians, and BCBAs in classrooms offers opportunities for collaboration but also presents challenges. This presentation explores strategies for fostering positive relationships, improving communication, and aligning goals to support the child’s success. Attendees will gain practical insights to navigate teamwork effectively, overcome challenges, and create a cohesive approach that enhances the learning environment.
Training Objectives
Participants will be able to:- Identify roles of support personnel, behavior technicians, and BCBAs in the classroom
- Develop communication and collaboration strategies to enhance teamwork
- Address challenges and establish goals to support student success
- Implement practical approaches to foster a positive learning environment
Target Audience
Educators, Speech and Language Therapists, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Mental Health and Behavioral Health Therapists & providers, Other Professionals, Parents.
About the Presenter
Melissa K. Burkhardt, M.S. Ed., BCBA, is the founder of Early Start Autism, specializing in early intervention for young children with autism. A BCBA and ESDM therapist, she taught ESE Pre-K for 20 years. She coaches teachers, presents nationally, and won the 2019 Service Provider of the Year award. She is also the award-winning author of Exceptionally Good Friends.
Contact
FAU CARD
CARD@FAU.EDU
561-213-5751
Regional Trainings are hosted by the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, through the Partnership for Effective Programs for Students with Autism (PEPSA), a program funded by the State of Florida, Department of Education, K-12 Public Schools, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services, through federal assistance under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B. www.DOEpartnership.org
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