Behavior Analyst on an IEP team – A behavior analyst is considered a related service provider, but because their license is currently not recognized by the department of education, it is not often considered a Related Service Provider on the Service Page/ therefor not billable by Medicaid (Education Funding).

Role of Behavior Analyst on an IEP team – The Behavior Analyst is an educator. ABA is an educational science. Learning is a behavior. BA’s typically write procedures on how to teach, they also take the lead in writing goals on behaviors to increase (skill acquisition) and decrease (barriers) that increase the availability of learning and engagement in instruction. Examples: FCT, Listener behavior, cooperation. The behavior analyst can sometimes be a support between home and school to support the generalization and maintenance of acquired skills/behaviors. Behavior Analyst should not be solely involved in writing or implementing instruction of academic goals.

What are the VT Special Education Rules?

A set of rules and manual (series 2360) that is written to ensure:

Eligible Vermont students with disabilities have available to them a free appropriate public education that emphasizes special education and related services designed to meet their unique needs and prepare them for further education, employment, and independent living; in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations and in a cost-effective manner; and The rights of children with disabilities and their parents are protected.

http://education.vermont.gov/sites/aoe/files/documents/edu-state-board-rules-series-2360.pdf

Review of some recent federal legislation that effect those of us working in ABA and with students with autism.

• Can ABA be written into an IEP?
• Transitioning into K – what is the schools responsibility?
• How involved does a regular educator need to be with a student who in not mainstreamed?

Attachments

Children with Disabilities Guidance (PDF)

Special Ed Law – Year in Review (PPTX)

Parking Permit (PDF)