Description


Paraprofessionals- including RBTs, classroom aides, and therapy assistants- play a central role in delivering intervention, yet often receive limited support around fidelity and skill development. This 55-minute webinar offers BCBAs concrete strategies for coaching paraprofessionals in both educational and clinical contexts. Drawing on Soar Autism Center's interdisciplinary coaching model, the session will highlight how structured systes, such as fidelity checklists, norming meetings, and shared evaluation tools, can create consistency and strengthen team alignment. Attendees will examine how coaching methods like Behavior Skills Training (BST) and Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) enhance collaboration, promote fidelity, and empower paraprofessionals to deliver high-quality care. The presentation will also illustrate how the ESDM fidelity framework can guide paraprofessional development, with examples of how to embed coaching into natural routines such as push-in sessions and supervision time. Participants will leave with an understanding of practical tools and strategies they can immediately apply to foster growth, accountability, and improved outcomes across diverse service settings.

BCBAs who watch the entire presentation and pass a CEU quiz based on the webinar content will earn 1 Supervision CEU.

Presenter

Patty Bell, M.A, BCBA

Patty received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Colorado College and her Master's Degree in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis from the University of Northern Colorado. She has been an ESDM Certified Therapist since 2024. At Soar, Patty now serves as the Partner Clinician for Soar's Capitol Hill center in Denver, and previously held roles at Soar as an RBT, RBT Trainer, Case Supervisor, BCBA, and Clinical Trainer. Before working at Soar, Patty worked as a special education teacher and coordinator for Denver Public Schools for four years. Patty has a deep personal connection to neurodiverse individuals, which has fueled her passion for creating meaningful outcomes for children and their families.

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