1. University of Minnesota Minnesota Department of Human Services Minnesota Positive Behavior Support Initiative

2. MNPBSI Vision Adults and Children who need behavioral and mental health supports across Minnesota have access to research-based strategies that combine applied behavior analysis and biomedical science with person-centered values and systems change to increase quality of life and reduce the burden of problem behaviors on individuals, caregivers, and their communities.

3. MNPBSI Scope The intensive, competency-based training prepares professionals for leadership in interdisciplinary person- centered care and effective positive behavior supports – Reduce the burden of challenging behavior for individuals, caregivers, and their communities. Developmental Disabilities & Mental Health providers – Minnesota Department of Human Services (State Operated Services) – Community-based providers Impact on children, adults, stakeholders

4. Shifting Planning & Intervention Practices AWAY from the ‘readiness model’ – i.e., he can go into the community when he is safe TOWARDS person-centered thinking & planning practices – Identify and create a meaningful life with a person and their stakeholders Positive Behavior Support – Person-centered and inclusive values as context for application of behavior change technology

5. Overview of Training 15 months duration 9 online course sections (completed independently) with homework 9 class meetings – corresponding to course sections Weekly check-ins with assigned mentor On-site training and observation with mentor 2 comprehensive case studies Systems change project within organization Final exam

6. Course Sections 1.Changing the service delivery system – Person Centered Positive Behavior Support 2.Introduction to Positive Behavior Support and Applied Behavior Analysis 3.Functional behavior assessment & data collection/display 4.Designing PBS plans: antecedent and reinforcement strategies 5.Teaching new skills: instructional strategies 6.Responding to challenging behavior 7.Person centered planning and wraparound planning 8.PBS and emotional/behavioral health 9.Team building, systems change, and mentoring Monthly curriculum spiraled to provide review and refreshment on all content areas

7. Independent Online Study Conceptual/theoretical knowledge in: – Applied Behavior Analysis – Positive Behavior Support – Person Centered and Wraparound Planning – Measurement and Design – Linking assessment to intervention – Emotional and Behavioral Health – Systems Change Supplemental readings, text/video examples, study guide/reflection activities Online quiz

8. Class Meetings Nine all-day meetings Synthesis of information throughout the course as it is learned and applied Demonstration and practice of conceptual knowledge Intentional connection between course content and professional practice – Homework in the field/on the job supports activities completed during class

9. Mentoring to Competency 1.Coordinate and conduct person-centered planning meeting 2.Operationally define behavior and design data collection system 3.Calculate reliability between observers 4.Train team members to implement PBS plan 5.Evaluate fidelity of PBS plan implementation – Additional assistance following up on PCP meeting / developing action plan, completing FBA, writing PBS plan, evaluating & using the data

10. Case Study Portfolios Written PC-PBS plan – First plan developed throughout course with instructor guidance – Second plan developed independently after completion of online modules and coursework – Must fulfill criteria detailed in 68-point checklist Design data collection system Write behavior support plan based on person- centered plan and functional assessment Create instructional system and supporting materials (e.g., task analyses)

11. Systems Change Project

12. The Positive Behavior Support Professional: Raising Expectations and Accountability Graduates of the MNPBSI program : – Clarify dreams and visions with people – Build effective supports & skills to achieve desired life – Decrease challenging Bx through increase in positive Bx – Train staff to achieve fidelity of implementation – Make data-based decisions – Serve as leaders of PC-PBS Within organization Regionally

13. A Network of PBS Professionals Aspirational Graduates will keep current following completion of the training via annual professional development requirements Ongoing nurturing of the system: – Mentoring PBS trainees in their region – Implementing systems-level interventions collaboratively with regional organizations – Conference presentations Regional: Odyssey, ARRM, MNABA Nationally: APBS, APBA

14. Organizational Commitment 1.Infrastructure – Computer access, Adobe reader 2.Release time prioritized by supervisors, peers, and subordinates – 8 hrs weekly (average) – Prioritizing participation and course completion 3.Supervisors attend a portion of 2 classes – Discuss progress – Troubleshoot barriers to participation – Ongoing discussion about weaving PC-PBS into organization