Techniques for Recording Behavior Data in Schools

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-SPEDTRB

Hours: 1.75

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029

Learning Objectives:
Describe multiple measurement techniques used in behavior recording.
Distinguish between descriptions of behavior that are observable and measurable and those that are not.
Identify situations in which various continuous and discontinuous behavior recording methods can be used.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Behavior and Data Collection

Rationale For Collecting Data

Understanding Behavior

Data Collection

Review

Summary

Section 3: Continuous Data Recording

Overview of Continuous Data Recording

Anecdotal Recording

ABC Recording

Frequency Recording

Duration and Latency Recording

Review

Summary

Section 4: Discontinuous Data Recording

Overview of Discontinuous Data Recording

Interval Recording

Time Sampling

Using Discontinuous Data Recording

Review

Summary

Section 5: Data Collection that is Meaningful and Easy to Do

Adapting Data Collection Methods

Review

Summary

Section 6: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

Resources

References

Writer: Jessica Edwards, BS, QIDP

Jessica is a SME Writer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the Health and Human Services vertical, in the content area of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Jessica received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science, with a concentration in Disability Studies and Human Development, from Stony Brook University. She has over eight years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as a direct support professional, case manager, and qualified professional. Her experiences and coursework over the years have allowed her to develop a strong knowledge of person-centered planning and care, community resources, and service delivery.

Reviewer: Christopher Beeson, BA

Christopher Beeson is a Manager of Educational Technology at Relias. Christopher received his Bachelor of Arts in Special Education (K-12) and Elementary Education (K-6) from Elon University. He has six years of experience teaching and working with students with disabilities and their families, and eight years of experience in instructional design. 

Subject Matter Expert: Rhonda Davin, Ph.D., BCBA-D

Dr. Rhonda Davin is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with over 25 years of experience in the fields of developmental disabilities and autism. She has served the field as a teacher, college professor, consultant, and expert witness. She started Behavior Consulting Services which provided direct behavior analytic services to children with autism and their families. She has supervised and mentored several behavior analysts and service providers currently practicing in the field today. Dr. Davin has also provided technical assistance for large-scale organizational change efforts in the area of Positive Behavior Supports.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Support Professionals; General Staff; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.