Training educators to implement functional analyses.

Michele D. Wallace, Janice K. Doney, Charna M. Mintz-Resudek, & Rachel S. F. Tarbox (2004). Training educators to implement functional analyses. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 37, 89-92.

The present study examined the use of an instructional workshop for training educators to conduct functional analyses. Results indicated that 2 of 3 participants met the accuracy criterion following group training, whereas 1 participant required direct verbal feedback. During generalization probes, one participant accurately conducted sessions with a student in her classroom.

DESCRIPTORS: functional analysis, staff training