Upcoming Events

Advanced Skills in Positive Behavior Support Training (Virtual)

May 5, 2025 to May 7, 2025

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Hosted virtually via Zoom on May 5, 6, and 7, 2025, from 9 AM to 12 PM MDT.

The Alberta Council of Disability Services (ACDS) is offering an instructor-led Advanced Skills in Positive Behavior Support training. This course builds on foundational knowledge and explores advanced methodologies for behavior assessment, intervention, and ethical considerations in positive behavior support.

Training Overview

• A-B-C Recording – Understanding antecedents, behaviors, and consequences

• Ethical Conduct & Ethics – Professional standards in behavior support

• Antecedent Behavior (Triggers) – Identifying and addressing behavior triggers

• Anticipated vs. Unanticipated Situations – Managing different behavior concerns

• Behavior & Behavior of Concern – Distinguishing between general behaviors and those requiring intervention

• Crisis Intervention & Restrictive Approaches – Strategies for behavior management

• Functional & Behavior Assessment – Tools to assess and predict behaviors of concern

• Physical Environment Intervention – Modifying environments to support positive behavior

• Positive Approaches & Behavior Supports

• Setting Events & Social Validity

• Behavioral Strategies – Including chaining techniques, task completion, reinforcement, response cost, and environmental modifications

Facilitator

Christina Schofield

Eligibility Requirements

Completion of Positive Behavior Supports training (Level 1 & 2 or Introduction to PBS format)
OR relevant experience in behavioral supports through work history, education, or prior training.

Fees

• ACDS Members: $250 + GST per learner

• Non-members: $325 + GST per learner

• PDD-contracted organizations: May be eligible for a sector support subsidy, applied at invoicing (while funds last).

Additional Details

• The training is capped at 15 learners.

• Zoom links will be sent 48 hours before the training.

• Upon successful completion, participants will receive an ACDS Advanced Skills in PBS Certificate of Completion.

Cancellation Policy

Please review the cancellation policy before registering. Refunds and transfers are subject to specific timelines.

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