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Supporting School-Based Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs): Resolving Ethical Dilemmas |
Friday, May 23, 2025 |
12:00 PM–3:00 PM |
Marriott Marquis, M2 Level, Marquis Salon 15 |
Area: EDC/CSS; Domain: Service Delivery |
CE Instructor: Emily Baton, Ph.D. |
FINA ROBERTSON (Endicott College, Gardner Public Schools), EMILY BATON (May Institute) |
Description: The Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts (Code) guides the professional activities of behavior analysts and provides a means for behavior analysts to evaluate their own and others’ professional behavior as related to ethical obligations. The Code applies to all individuals who hold a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA) certification regardless of their profession or work setting. Notably, according to the BACB (2020), lack of awareness or misunderstanding about the Code does not serve as a justifiable defense against alleged ethics violations. Therefore, it is essential that behavior analysts are knowledgeable and understand their ethical obligations and standards in their everyday practice. The current workshop aims to support school-based BCBAs and clinicians in navigating and resolving ethical dilemmas in the workplace. The workshop will review the Core Principles of the BACB Code, discuss steps in navigating ethical conflicts, and review reporting guidelines for ethical violations. Additionally, the workshop will include opportunities for participants to practice and discuss hypothetical scenarios, including identifying related BACB Ethics Codes and solutions for resolving ethical scenarios. Resources for navigating ethical challenges and promoting ethical knowledge and practice will be reviewed. |
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the presentation, participants will be:1. Participants will be able to identify and describe the four Core Principles of the BACB Ethics Code; 2. Participants will be able to identify and describe the steps and considerations for resolving ethical conflicts; 3. Participants will be able to identify relevant Code violations and solutions in hypothetical case scenarios; 4. Participants will be able to identify specific resources to aid in navigating ethical challenges and building practitioner knowledge about behavior analysts’ ethical obligations. |
Activities: The format combines lecture and small group activities. Workshop objectives will be met through a balanced presentation of lecture, , discussion, small group break out, and guided practice. The workshop will include opportunities for participants to practice and discuss hypothetical scenarios, including identifying related BACB Ethics Codes and solutions for resolving ethical scenarios. Resources for navigating ethical challenges and promoting ethical knowledge and practice will be reviewed. Supplemental materials for will be provided in order to support participant learning. |
Audience: Behavior analysts who consult to classrooms both in public school districts and/or private schools who desire to develop their consultation skills to improve their ethical problem-solving model and expand their tool belt when encountering ethical dilemmas. |
Content Area: Practice |
Instruction Level: Intermediate |
Keyword(s): Data-based Decision-Making, Ethical Considerations, Ethics, School-Based |
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