Positive Behavior Support Certification Training
Who?
Any staff who will be involved in developing or implementing behavior plans.
What?
The training is provided in three sessions with at least two weeks’ time in between. Topics include:
- Understanding the PBS model
- Defining behavior
- Identifying the behavioral context (ABCs)
- Collecting and analyzing data to determine function
- Developing strategies (prevention, intervention, lifestyle enhancement)
- Writing, implementing, and monitoring the plan
Also includes information on de-escalation, trauma-informed care, sensory processing, the community settings rule, and AAC.
How?
The training uses active participation and multi-sensory instruction to maximize adult learning.
Since adults learn best by doing, participants are guided through every step of the process from choosing their high-priority person for a PBS plan, through collecting and analyzing data, to developing the plan.
Outcome?
Certification as a Positive Behavior Support Specialist will be provided following:
- Participation in all training sessions
- Acquisition of information (minimum score of 80 on a written exam)
- Submission of a quality PBS Plan following completion of the training (rubric provided).
College of Education and Health Professions
Offered in partnership with College of Education and Health Professions.
$1,100.00
Renee Holmes
UA Partners- Director of Autism Services
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Course Schedule
Positive Behavior Support Certification Training: October/ November 2026 Cohort
Modality:
In-Person Instructor-led
Upcoming Start Date:
October 06, 2026
Registration Deadline:
October 04, 2026
Cost:
$1,100
Positive Behavior Support Certification Training: January/February 2027 Cohort
Modality:
In-Person Instructor-led
Upcoming Start Date:
January 20, 2027
Registration Deadline:
January 18, 2027
Cost:
$1,100
Positive Behavior Support Certification Training: March/ April 2027 Cohort
Modality:
In-Person Instructor-led
Upcoming Start Date:
March 17, 2027
Registration Deadline:
March 15, 2027
Cost:
$1,100
Positive Behavior Support Certification Training: May/ June 2027 Cohort
Modality:
In-Person Instructor-led
Upcoming Start Date:
May 26, 2027
Registration Deadline:
May 24, 2027
Cost:
$1,100
Positive Behavior Support Certification Training: September/ October 2027 Cohort
Modality:
In-Person Instructor-led
Upcoming Start Date:
September 15, 2027
Registration Deadline:
September 13, 2027
Cost:
$1,100