Behavior Management Course

Lesson 1 • Behavioural Theories and Models

Surveys major theoretical frameworks including operant conditioning and social learning. Connects theory to practical management decisions.

Lesson 2 • Understanding Human Behaviour Basics

Introduces biological, psychological, and social drivers of behaviour. Provides the theoretical base for all subsequent management strategies.

Lesson 3 • Defining Behaviour Management

Clarifies the scope, goals, and ethical boundaries of behaviour management. Distinguishes management from punishment and control.

Lesson 1 • Developing Behaviour Hypotheses

Guides synthesis of assessment data into testable behavioural hypotheses. Hypotheses form the bridge between assessment and intervention design.

Lesson 2 • Principles of Functional Assessment

Explains why behaviours occur by linking them to antecedents and consequences. Establishes the ABC model as the core analytical tool.

Lesson 3 • Indirect and Direct Assessment Tools

Introduces interviews, rating scales, and structured observation protocols. Triangulating multiple sources increases assessment validity.

Lesson 4 • Completing the Assessment Report

Structures findings into a professional, actionable assessment document. Report quality determines the effectiveness of subsequent planning.

Lesson 1 • Building Motivation and Engagement

Explores intrinsic motivation and engagement strategies that sustain behaviour change. Long-term success depends on shifting from external to internal motivation.

Lesson 2 • Reinforcement Systems and Schedules

Covers types of reinforcement and how schedule selection affects behaviour change. Proper reinforcement use is central to all positive support plans.

Lesson 3 • Teaching Replacement Behaviours

Focuses on identifying and teaching functionally equivalent replacement behaviours. Replacement skills address the same need as the problem behaviour.

Lesson 4 • Group-Level Positive Behaviour Systems

Introduces tiered support frameworks applied to classrooms and organisations. Group systems create consistent environments that benefit all individuals.

Lesson 1 • Components of an Effective Plan

Identifies all required elements of a behaviour intervention plan. Each component serves a distinct role in guiding consistent implementation.

Lesson 2 • Selecting Evidence-Based Interventions

Guides selection of interventions supported by research evidence. Evidence-based selection increases the likelihood of meaningful behaviour change.

Lesson 3 • Individualisation and Cultural Responsiveness

Addresses tailoring plans to individual strengths, preferences, and cultural context. Culturally responsive plans improve engagement and reduce bias.

Lesson 4 • Plan Documentation and Communication

Covers formatting, distributing, and explaining plans to all stakeholders. Clear documentation ensures consistent implementation across settings.

Lesson 1 • Consistency Across Environments

Addresses coordination strategies for maintaining consistent responses across multiple settings. Inconsistency undermines even well-designed interventions.

Lesson 2 • Training and Coaching Support Staff

Provides methods for training implementers and delivering ongoing coaching. Consistent staff behaviour is as critical as the plan itself.

Lesson 3 • Implementation Fidelity Principles

Defines fidelity and explains its impact on intervention outcomes. High fidelity is the primary predictor of successful behaviour change.

Lesson 1 • Verbal De-escalation Techniques

Teaches evidence-based verbal strategies to reduce emotional arousal and conflict. Effective verbal de-escalation prevents most crises from intensifying.

Lesson 2 • Environmental and Preventive Strategies

Covers proactive environmental adjustments that reduce crisis frequency. Prevention is always preferable to reactive crisis management.

Lesson 3 • Crisis Response Protocols

Outlines structured response procedures for active behavioural crises. Consistent protocols protect safety and reduce harm for all parties.

Lesson 4 • Understanding Escalation Cycles

Explains the stages of behavioural escalation and early warning indicators. Recognising escalation early enables timely preventive action.

Lesson 1 • Graphing and Visualising Data

Teaches construction and interpretation of behaviour graphs and visual displays. Visual data analysis accelerates accurate decision-making.

Lesson 2 • Designing Monitoring Systems

Covers selection and setup of ongoing data collection systems aligned to plan goals. Monitoring systems must be feasible and sensitive to change.

Lesson 3 • Interpreting Progress and Trends

Develops skills to identify meaningful change versus natural variability in data. Accurate interpretation prevents premature or delayed plan changes.

Lesson 4 • Data-Based Plan Revision

Guides systematic decision rules for modifying, intensifying, or fading interventions. Plan revisions must be evidence-based and documented.

Lesson 1 • Systems-Level Behaviour Management

Introduces organisation-wide behaviour management frameworks and policy development. Systems-level work creates conditions for sustainable individual support.

Lesson 2 • Leadership and Programme Sustainability

Develops leadership competencies for sustaining behaviour management programmes over time. Sustainable programmes require strategic planning, advocacy, and continuous evaluation.

Lesson 3 • Ethical Decision-Making in Complex Cases

Applies ethical frameworks to high-stakes, ambiguous behaviour management scenarios. Ethical reasoning protects individuals and practitioners in difficult situations.

Lesson 4 • Generalisation and Maintenance Planning

Teaches strategies to promote behaviour change that transfers across settings and time. Without generalisation planning, gains are often lost after intervention ends.