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This
page provides the answers to some common questions about
services provided by BSS LLC.
Questions About BSS
LLC
Questions About the Certificate Program
Questions About Professional Development and
Certifications
Questions About
Paying for Services
If you
don’t see the answer to your question here,
contact us.
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Who are the instructors of the courses?
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The authors / instructors of the BSS courses are
John Umbreit, Jolenea Ferro, and Carl Liaupsin.
All three are faculty members at the University
of Arizona and have many years of research,
clinical, and practical experience. For more,
see the About Us
page.
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What services do you offer?
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The staff at BSS LLC offer a variety of
services, including:
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The Behavior Support Specialist Certificate
Program
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Strategic planning for systematic
implementation of positive behavior supports
in schools and/or across districts.
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On-site training
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Keynote / Conference presentations
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What is function-based behavior intervention
planning?
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Function-based behavior intervention planning (FBIP)
is a method for developing behavior change
strategies that focuses on reducing of problem
behavior and increasing more appropriate
behavior.
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What is a behavior support specialist?
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A behavior support specialist refers to an
individual with the knowledge and skills
necessary to assist individuals, groups, and
systems through the application of positive
behavior supports.
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Who should take these courses?
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The courses are appropriate for a broad range of
personnel.
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School Psychologists
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Behavioral Consultants
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Behavior Specialists
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Positive Behavior Support Coaches and
Consultants
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General and Special Education Teachers
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School Counselors
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School and Facility Administrators
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School Social Workers
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What will participants learn?
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The BSS course series helps
participants acquire the skills and knowledge to
develop effective learning environments. See the
Course
Description and
Course Competencies for a detailed look at
what is covered in each BSS course.
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Is
the course content research-based?
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The approaches taught in the BSS
course series are based on more than 50 years of
research in the fields of applied behavior
analysis, education, and psychology.
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What are the minimum educational prerequisites for
participants?
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The content taught is the same as
that in graduate level, credit bearing courses
at the UA, so the minimum of a bachelors degree
is required.
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Do
the courses have to be completed in order?
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Yes, the courses should be
completed in order because they were designed to
build a set of knowledge and skills. You can
review the content of each course on the
Course
Description and Competencies pages.
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Is
there a required text or materials?
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While much of the material for the
course is presented on-line, there is also one
required text for the course. The cost of the
text is not included in the cost of the course.
The text can be ordered from all major
booksellers. (Available at Amazon)
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Can I receive professional development credit (CEUs)?
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Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
are available through the University of
Arizona’s Office of Continuing Education and
Academic Outreach. You can receive 13 CEUs per
course for completing each course in the BSS
series. Contact BSS
personnel for details.
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Are the courses approved for credit toward BCBA
certification?
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How much do the courses cost?
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The cost for participating in one BSS course is
currently $1000.00. This does not include the
cost of the text, which can be purchased at any
major on-line book seller. (Available at Amazon)
Visit our
registration page for the most up-to-date
information on BSS course costs.
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What methods can be used to pay for courses?
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We only accept personal checks and
organizational purchase orders as methods of
payment.
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What is the Registration process?
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The Registration process includes a
few simple steps. Complete the registration
form, wait for confirmation of your enrollment,
and then submit your payment. See our
registration page
for more information.
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