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Behavior Analysts: Work in Schools

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Every professional behavior analyst has a great deal to consider throughout the typical workday. Staying on schedule, considering ethical guidelines, and communicating effectively with clients and colleagues while providing effective treatments takes significant effort and planning. There are additional considerations and concerns when working in schools.

In this environment, the behavior analyst will need to work closely with not only the student, but with the student’s parents/guardians, school staff, and teachers. Maintaining all of these relationships while keeping applicable ethical concepts in mind is critical for effective treatment for students while keeping parents/guardians and teachers informed and involved.

For this Discussion, you will consider a scenario involving a behavior analyst assisting a teacher at a school. You will apply what you learn concerning client services and ethical guidelines for schools by specifying appropriate procedures to follow for effective assistance.

To Prepare

  • Review the Learning Resources for this week, including the required weekly media programs, to explore behavior analysts and their work in schools. Note: It is critical for you to review all media for this week prior to completing this Discussion.
  • Consider the following scenario:

You are working as a behavior analyst in an elementary school and a teacher approaches you and asks for your advice about a particular student in their class.

Resources

  • Bailey, J. S., & Burch, M. R. (2022). Ethics for behavior analysts (4th ed.). Routledge.
    • Chapter 5, “Ethical Decision Making: Simple Ethical Questions Versus Complex Ethical Dilemmas” (pp. 40-51)
    • Chapter 14, “Finding an Ethical Place to Work” (pp. 335–348)