LSGurdin Consulting BCBA Series: Performance Management in Practice – Building and Sustaining Motivation (Mar. 6, 2026)

For this webinar series, participants will automatically be enrolled in all 9 LSGurdin Consulting BCBA webinars.

March 6, 2026 @ 12:00 – 1:30 pm

Registration closes March 6, 2026 @ 12:00 pm

Speaker

Jennifer Ruane, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LPC, Melmark Pennsylvania, Endicott College

Description

Performance Management, a subdivision of Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), is a science dedicated to changing employee behaviors (Daniels & Bailey, 2014). It encompasses evidence-based strategies such as performance feedback, staff training, and task clarification to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness. However, selecting the most appropriate intervention requires a clear understanding of behavioral functions and workplace dynamics.

This presentation will examine the behavioral science behind building and maintaining motivation in professional settings. Attendees will gain insights into how targeted assessments and practical, research-driven strategies can be applied to drive meaningful behavior change and ensure its long-term sustainability.

About the Speaker

Jennifer Ruane, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LPC, (she/her) is the Director of Professional Development and Clinical Training at Melmark Pennsylvania. She holds a doctoral degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Endicott College, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and a Licensed Professional Counselor. With experience across educational, residential, and home settings, she specializes in designing competency-based instruction, performance management, and systems analysis. Dr. Ruane designs and leads training programs and regularly presents on OBM topics, including behavior-based safety, staff performance, and professional growth. She is committed to building a skilled workforce to improve organizational outcomes.

About LSGurdin Consulting CE Program

LSGurdin Consulting is an ACE Provider with an on-demand library on professional development topics including ABA and mental health, social validity, mindfulness, cultural humility, compassionate school ABA, neurodiversity, assent-based treatment, and ABA superpowers. Each event is presented live and also offered on-demand through Behavior Live. 

About LSGurdin Consulting

LSGurdin Consulting also offers behavioral consultation to parents and school teams, school and home assessments, staff training and professional development workshops, educational consultation, and program evaluations.  

Membership Information

Most MPY webinars are available ONLY to current staff from member districts and organizations. Public school memberships include police and fire personnel. Former and retired employees and members of committees, including but not limited to, PTO/PTA, PAC, School Improvement Councils, Health Councils, Drug/Alcohol Councils, and school volunteers, are not considered MPY members.

Event Cancellation Policy

This program is being offered in partnership with LSGurdin Consulting. You will be receiving an email with instructions on how to view the training on Behavior Live. All cancellations or request for information should be directed to Lisa Gurdin at lsgurdin@lsgurdinconsulting.com.