Event Type: Public

presented by BCBA Shayna Gaunt

earn 1 Learning CEU for BACB, IBAO, and QABA

You’ll be able to:

1. Describe the Evolution of IAS – Learners will be able to explain how IAS has changed over time and its impact on different age groups.
2. Identify IAS in Young Children – Learners will recognize the characteristics and applications of IAS in early childhood.
3. Explore the Role of Play Bins – Learners will understand how play bins support IAS development in young children.
4. Utilize IAS for Older Individuals – Learners will demonstrate how to implement IAS strategies such as calendars and schedules for older individuals

Presented by BCBA Shayna Gaunt
Earn 1 Learning CEU for ACE, QABA, and IBAO

Description:
Social skills are critical for successful participation in everyday life, yet building effective and meaningful social goals can be one of the most challenging areas for behavior analysts. In this CEU event, BCBA Shayna Gaunt will guide participants through a behavior-analytic lens to assess, design, and implement social skills programming that goes beyond checklists and scripted play. Learn how to target socially significant behaviors that foster independence, relationships, and long-term success. Through practical examples and evidence-based strategies, attendees will leave with tools to align social goals with client values and real-world outcomes.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this event, participants will be able to:

1. Identify behavior-analytic principles applicable to assessing and teaching social skills.

2. Develop individualized and measurable social skills goals that reflect meaningful, socially significant outcomes.

3. Apply evidence-based strategies to teach, generalize, and maintain social behaviors across settings and people.

Presented by BCBA Shayna Gaunt and Roberto and Lorena German of Multicultural Classroom.

Earn 1 Learning CEU for ACE and QABA.  Earn 1 Cultural CEU for IBAO.

Misunderstandings around student behavior are often rooted in cultural bias, leading to disproportionate discipline and missed opportunities for connection and support. In this dynamic and thought-provoking session, Roberto and Lorena German of Multicultural Classroom join BCBA Shayna Gaunt to challenge participants to critically examine how cultural misconceptions influence perceptions of student behavior. Through storytelling, lived experience, and practical strategies, this presentation will explore how educators can shift from deficit-based interpretations to culturally responsive approaches that affirm student identity and dignity. Join us to unpack the impact of implicit bias, decode behavior through a cultural lens, and reimagine discipline as a tool for equity and empowerment.

Presented by BCBA Shayna Gaunt, Roberto German, and Lorena German.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify common cultural misconceptions that influence how student behavior is perceived and interpreted in educational settings.

2. Examine the role of implicit bias and systemic inequities in contributing to disproportionate disciplinary outcomes for students from marginalized backgrounds.

3. Apply culturally responsive strategies to reframe student behavior in ways that foster empathy, equity, and inclusive classroom communities.