Join us for an insightful session focused on helping school BCBAs shift teams away from traditional compliance-driven approaches to more collaborative and engagement-oriented strategies throughout the school day. Historically, behavioral programs have included interventions that evoke and reinforce compliance. We have learned that this approach, however, can cause distress, avoidance, and negative opinions of our field. Fortunately, the conversation has moved towards designing compassionate interventions that are assent-based, kind, and supportive. This approach fosters an environment where students and staff actively engage with each other, enhancing motivation and participation in the learning process. This approach can lead to improved student outcomes, enhanced relationships, and a positive school culture.
In this presentation, we will begin with a review of the research on assent-based, compassionate interventions and then discuss the challenges school BCBAs often face during the transition from compliance to engagement-based behavior plans. We will then offer practical solutions to effectively navigate these challenges to enhance rather than disrupt the collaborative behavior change process. Participants will leave with actionable strategies and tools to create a more engaging, positive, and supportive classroom environment for both staff and students.
This program is open to all MPY members. PDPs and CEUs are not being offered. BCBAs are eligible to receive CEs through LSGurdin Consulting.
Registration closes November 6, 2026 @ 12:00 pm
About LSGurdin Consulting CE Program
LSGurdin Consulting is an Authorized Continuing Education (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.
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.
Speakers
- Lisa Gurdin, M.S., BCBA, LABA, Founder, LSGurdin Consulting
About the Speakers
Lisa Gurdin, M.S., BCBA, LABA, Founder, LSGurdin Consulting
For over 20 years, Lisa Gurdin (she/her) has been working with students, families, and school-based professionals with students from preschool to age 22 with a range of special needs and complex profiles. Ms. Gurdin supports educational professionals through consultation, student evaluations, and staff training. She works collaboratively with parents and school professionals to facilitate integrated support across settings thereby maximizing behavior change and skill development. Ms. Gurdin also provides parent coaching to help parents implement behavioral strategies to improve behavior, encourage independence, and build stronger family relationships. Ms. Gurdin is a Part-Time Lecturer and supervisor in the Master’s in ABA Program and College of Professional Studies at Northeastern University.