{"id":126,"date":"2020-06-12T10:27:19","date_gmt":"2020-06-12T16:27:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ccr\/?page_id=126"},"modified":"2026-08-13T14:55:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T20:55:34","slug":"general-education-behavior-specialists","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ccr\/general-education-behavior-specialists\/","title":{"rendered":"General Education Behavior Specialists"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the General Education Behavior Specialists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Are We?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are licensed Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) who specialize in identifying and creating behavior plans around students&#8217; needs. <a href=\"mailto:genedbehaviorteam@graniteschools.com?subject=Website Contact\">Contact the Team<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nicole Baird, M.S., BCBA, LBA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lennea Bower, M.A., BCBA, LBA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Russell Howarth, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is a graduate-level certification in behavior analysis. All certified behavior analysts have completed coursework specific to behavior analysis, completed supervised field work experience, and passed a board exam. Certified behavior analysts also are required to complete continuing education credits to maintain their certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Do We Do? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We support general education students with behaviors that have been resistant to Tier I strategies and Tier II\/III interventions. We also support teams in the creation and monitoring of behavior plans and interventions for these students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Families<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The General Education Behavior Specialists offer resources for families and the community to learn about behavior and how to support students outside of school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-3 gb-3-col-equal\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-2 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ccr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/Behavior-Strategy-Menu-cover.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"602\" data-attachment-id=\"655\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ccr\/behavior-strategy-menu-cover\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ccr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/Behavior-Strategy-Menu-cover.png\" data-orig-size=\"790,602\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Behavior Strategies Menu Cover\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ccr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/Behavior-Strategy-Menu-cover.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ccr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/Behavior-Strategy-Menu-cover.png\" alt=\"Cover Image of Behavior Strategies Menu Cover (Third Edition) (PNG)\" class=\"wp-image-655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ccr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/Behavior-Strategy-Menu-cover.png 790w, https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ccr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/Behavior-Strategy-Menu-cover-300x229.png 300w, https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ccr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/Behavior-Strategy-Menu-cover-768x585.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Sd2PlB_JPXI0LYQx9cMlZ0DObi6PQNpp\/view?usp=drive_link\"><strong>Behavior Strategy Menu (3rd Edition)<\/strong> (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ccr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/Behavior-Basics-IN-HOME.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"773\" data-attachment-id=\"652\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ccr\/behavior-basics-in-home\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ccr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/Behavior-Basics-IN-HOME.png\" data-orig-size=\"1000,773\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Behavior Basics IN HOME (English)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ccr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/Behavior-Basics-IN-HOME.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ccr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/Behavior-Basics-IN-HOME.png\" alt=\"cover image of Behavior Basics Flyer in English (PNG)\" class=\"wp-image-652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ccr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/Behavior-Basics-IN-HOME.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ccr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/Behavior-Basics-IN-HOME-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ccr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/Behavior-Basics-IN-HOME-768x594.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/19LBhAPtVD3MBkILxFXtFbkjp9vyW4R6-\/view?usp=drive_link\"><strong>Behavior Basics In Home<\/strong> (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ccr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/Behavior-Basics-IN-HOME-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"773\" data-attachment-id=\"653\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ccr\/behavior-basics-in-home-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ccr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/Behavior-Basics-IN-HOME-1.png\" data-orig-size=\"1000,773\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Behavior Basics IN HOME (Spanish)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ccr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/Behavior-Basics-IN-HOME-1.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ccr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/Behavior-Basics-IN-HOME-1.png\" alt=\"Cover image of Behavior Basics Flyer in Spanish (PNG)\" class=\"wp-image-653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ccr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/Behavior-Basics-IN-HOME-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ccr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/Behavior-Basics-IN-HOME-1-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ccr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2026\/01\/Behavior-Basics-IN-HOME-1-768x594.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/12I4gN-n7Ep8Wua59CoufrPngTRVtZUyW\/view?usp=drive_link\"><strong>Conceptos b\u00e1sicos de comportamiento en casa<\/strong> (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Schools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Services provided by the General Education Behavior Specialists include Virtual Consultation and in-person support for students, behavior resources for schools, BHA Training, and Professional Learning. Learn more and access resources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/granitesd.org\/mtssingranitedistrict\/home\">MTSS Tile (GSD Access)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Levels of Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Virtual Consultation\/Office Hours<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>School team may <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/granitesd.org\/mtssingranitedistrict\/tier-i\/social-skills-and-dispositions\/behavior-specialist-supports#h.hu3j90xhryfz\">sign up for 15-30 minute consultation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring data or other documentation \/ Gen Ed BIP draft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BCBA will fill out Consultation Recommendation Form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School team will take the recommendations from BCBA and implement with fidelity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have 1 additional consultation as needed or suggest behavior referral<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Student Support Referral Process<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Identify<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Student Support Team (SST) will identify a student who has demonstrated resistance to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tier I strategies and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tier II\/Tier III interventions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Data<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SST will gather data to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Determine previous interventions implemented<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyze the effect of interventions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate need for additional support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Request<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SST and Administration will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/granitesd.org\/mtssingranitedistrict\/tier-i\/social-skills-and-dispositions\/behavior-specialist-supports#h.24go7tnkdnve\">Fill out the Behavior Specialist request form<\/a> found on the MTSS Tile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attach the data or supporting documents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Behavior Team Responses<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A behavior specialist will conduct a 15-30 minute observation to collect additional data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The referral and data will be reviewed by the General Education Behavior Support Committee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A behavior specialist will reach out to the school team regarding the committee&#8217;s decision: Accepted Referral Consultation Only, Accepted Referral Standard Support, or Utilize Virtual Consultation\/Office Hours and Re-evaluate.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accepted Referrals<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consultation Only<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hold 1-2 meetings with the school team for Tier III behavior intervention support\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review referral and data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guide student centered problem solving discussion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conduct student\/classroom observation if needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standard Support<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hold an initial meeting to review referral and data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conduct student observations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilitate a student centered behavior support planning meeting following the P-T-R Process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule follow-up data review meetings every 2 weeks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conduct fidelity checks every 2 weeks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create fading plan along with school team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accepted Referral School Commitments<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Elementary<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All school stakeholders need to be in attendance at all meetings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implement team created behavior plan with at least 80% fidelity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collect behavior data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make data based decisions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Secondary<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Necessary stakeholders need to be in attendance at all meetings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implement team created behavior plan with at least 80% fidelity with 2 or more teachers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collect behavior data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make data based decisions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1545\" data-attachment-id=\"435\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ccr\/general-education-behavior-specialists\/attachment\/1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/ccr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/09\/1.png\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1545\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" 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We will always tailor the presentation to the specific needs of the audience and individuals requesting the training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All options offered by the General Education Behavior Team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/14ERCGuITBGD0Sdseg-J8LsefmYa6yeNL\/view?usp=drive_link\">2025-2026 Behavior Specific Professional Learning (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About the General Education Behavior Specialists Who Are We? We are licensed Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) who specialize in identifying and creating behavior plans around students&#8217; needs. Contact the Team. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is a graduate-level certification in behavior analysis. 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