WHY THIS TRAINING

School-based teams are often expected to respond to aggressive behavior that can result in real harm to students, staff, or the learning environment.

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While understanding function is critical, the greater challenge is developing responses and intervention plans that are both effective and feasible within real classroom conditions.

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This training focuses on practical, function-based strategies that support teams in moving from immediate response to structured, classroom-ready intervention.

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Participants will leave with clear, actionable approaches to improve safety, consistency, and implementation across school settings.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

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1. Identify common challenges in responding to high-risk aggressive behavior in school settings.

2. Analyze patterns in antecedents and consequences to inform functional hypotheses.

3. Develop function-based strategies that address aggressive behavior while maintaining classroom feasibility.

4. Design intervention components that support both immediate response and long-term behavior change.

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PRESENTER

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Sara Dougherty, Ed.D., BCBA is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 15 years of experience in public education. Since 2013, she has supported school-based teams in conducting Functional Behavior Assessments and developing effective, classroom-feasible Behavior Intervention Plans. She has served in district-level behavior roles collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to analyze behavioral data and implement practical intervention strategies. Dr. Dougherty is the founder of ElevatED ABA & Consulting and an adjunct faculty member at Purdue University Global.

 

Meg Molchany, BCBA, Special Education Teacher is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and certified special education teacher with over 15 years of experience in public education. She has worked as a self-contained special education teacher and district behavior specialist, supporting students across elementary and secondary settings. Her background in both behavior analysis and education allows her to support teams in developing practical, classroom-based strategies that are effective, feasible, and aligned with real-world school environments.

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TARGET AUDIENCE

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This training is designed for BCBAs, BCaBAs, and behavior analytic professionals working in school settings.

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Instructional Level: Intermediate.

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LOGISTICS

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Live via Zoom
Replay access included
Participants must attend the full session to receive CEU credit
Certificates will be issued within 5 business days following attendance verification

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ACE DISCLOSURE 

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ElevatED ABA & Consulting, LLC is an ACE provider approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). ACE Provider # OP-26-12319

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There are no conflicts of interest to disclose.

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For concerns or complaints regarding this training, please contact: doughertys@elevatedabaconsulting.com. All concerns will be reviewed and addressed within 7 business days.

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REFUND POLICY

Refunds are available up to 48 hours prior to the live event.

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No refunds will be issued after that time.

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If you are unable to attend live, replay access will still be provided.

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