Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis
Overnight accomodations will be at:
Embassy Suites LAX North
9801 Airport Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Driving Directions
Lectures and feedback sessions will be held at the IABA office located at 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 675, Los Angeles, CA 90045 (map), which is just a short walk from the hotel.
Contact
John MarshallInstitute for Applied Behavior Analysis
864-271-4161/800-457-5575 or 1-800-457-5575
jmarshall@iaba.com
26th Annual Summer Institute
Assessment and Analysis of
Severe and Challenging Behavior
Gary W. LaVigna, Ph.D., BCBA-D and Thomas J. Willis, Ph.D.
Join us for the 26th Annual Summer Institute on "Assessment and Analysis of Severe and Challenging Behavior." This is an advanced, 2-week, intensive, hands-on practicum for behavior analysts, behavior consultants, psychologists and other professionals charged with the design and implementation of positive behavior support plans.
Download the complete brochure by visiting the Training Section of iaba.com or click here.
Unsolicited comments by previous participants
"It was on to the two most important and influential courses that I undertook in my career. Gary is a very highly motivated clinician, he is extremely experieced - his training is motivational. He has influenced practice across the world." -- AP, England
"A wealth of knowledge and hopefully a network of people I can turn to when I am involved with a more intense case than usual." --FG, Australia
Who Should Attend? | This advanced, competency-based training practicum is appropriate for psychologists, behavioral consultants, resource specialists and other qualified professionals charged with assessing individuals who exhibit severe and challenging behavior and with designing behavior support plans based on a functional analysis of behavior. Previous participants have attended from Australia, Canada, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden and the U.S.
Faculty Highlights | Gary W. LaVigna, PhD, BCBA-D is Clinical Director of the Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis (IABA) in Los Angeles, California. Internationally recognized for his contributions to the field of applied behavior analysis, he spends much of his time consulting with organizations on establishing nonaversive behavioral support plans for individuals exhibiting severe and challenging behavior. He is in demand worldwide as a lecturer and consultant. His work is reported in numerous articles and his co-authored books - Alternatives to Punishment, Progress Without Punishment and The Periodic Service Review.
Thomas J. Willis, Ph.D. is Associate Director of the Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis in Los Angeles, California. With decades of experience as a behavioral consultant and workshop leader, he has coauthored numerous articles and chapters on providing person-centered behavioral support to people with severe and challenging behavior including: The Periodic Service Review: A Total Quality Assurance System For Human Services and Education, The Behavior Assessment Guide, The Reinforcement Inventory, and Emergency Management Guidelines. He is an internationally recognized authority and lecturer on the topics of behavioral assessment, positive behavioral support and staff management strategies for total quality assurance. He is a dynamic and engaging speaker who has provided training to thousands of professionals in half a dozen countries around the world.
The Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis® (www.iaba.com) | Cofounded in 1981 by Dr. Gary W. LaVigna and Dr. Thomas J. Willis, IABA® provides supported employment, supported living and supported educational services to individuals with challenging behavior in Southern California. IABA® is committed to providing the most advanced and highest possible quality services in support of people with challenging behavior. Our goal is to assure the highest quality of life possible for the people we serve by enabling them to live regular lives in natural settings with full, positive and valued community presence and participation.
In addition to the support services provided in the US, IABA® has become an internationally recognized source for training and consultation in the areas of positive, person-centered behavioral support, instructional strategies and total quality assurance systems.
Early Registration Special | Register before January 31, 2014 and receive a $200.00 discount or a free registration in the pre-requisite training, Positive Practices in Behavioral Support (at the venue of your choice or the live online web based seminar series).
Tuition and Fees | $4695.00 USD | Includes tuition, shared accommodations for 14 nights, breakfast, materials (see list of provided materials below), local transportation to and from training sites, access to word processing staff, follow-up telephone consultation and hosted events.
Provided Materials | Includes 4 text books (Alternatives to Punishment, Progress Without Punishment, The Periodic Service Review, and 2 copies of The Behavior Assessment Guide), a 900 plus page Forms and Procedures Manual, 12 issues of Positive Practices, reprints of articles and consumable materials.
Accommodations and Meals | The course fee includes double occupancy accommodations for 14 nights at the Embassy Suites Hotel, daily breakfast and manager’s reception. Additional nights are available at a special daily rate of $185. Upgrades to single rooms are available for an additional fee of $1295.00. Roommates will be assigned by IABA. Reservations will be made through IABA. All meals will be “on your own.”
Training Locations and Transportation | Practicum experiences will occur at various field locations throughout the greater Los Angeles/Orange/Ventura County areas. All other training will occur at IABA’s Los Angeles Office on W. Century Blvd. Transportation to all activities related to the Summer Institute will be provided. Transportation to and from the airport to the hotel will be provided by the hotel.
Prerequisite Training | All participants in the Summer Institute must have attended a 4-day training series, entitled “Positive Practices in Behavioral Support” conducted by either Gary LaVigna, Tom Willis, or Jo Mullins. For your convenience in meeting this prerequisite, the 4-day training is scheduled in Los Angeles the week prior to the beginning of the Summer Institute (July 22 - 25, 2014). We also have programs scheduled in various venues around the world and online. Check the current schedule in the Training section of www.iaba.com.
Application Procedure | To apply, complete the application, send a personal letter of application addressing the reasons you would like to attend the Summer Institute, a letter of recommendation from your supervisor, a current résumé or curriculum vita and a deposit of $500.00 US to:
John Marshall, Director of Professional Training Services
Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis
PO Box 5743 | Greenville, SC 29606-5743 USA
Toll Free (US & Canada): (800) 457 5575
TEL: (864) 271 4161 | FAX: (864) 271 4162
e-mail: jmarshall@iaba.com
Completed application packages must be received prior to March 31, 2014. Applicants will be considered on a first-come-first-served basis. Early registration is advised as this course tends to fill up early. Registrations received after March 31 will be considered on a space-available basis.