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Implementing culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices with checklists and goal setting.
Lauren Beaulieu1, Daniel Kwak2, Corina Jimenez-Gomez3
1Special Education Department, Newton Public Schools, Newton, MA, USA.
Behavior analysts can improve services using checklists and goal setting for culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices. Pilot data show this approach enhances behavior support plans for students.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Science
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Behavioral services require culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices.
- Existing methods may not adequately address these needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and evaluate a checklist and goal-setting intervention for behavior analysts.
- To improve the cultural responsiveness and trauma-informed nature of behavioral services.
Main Methods:
- Development of a checklist for behavior analysts.
- Implementation of goal setting alongside the checklist.
- Pilot study in a public school setting with students.
Main Results:
- The training package was effective for both participants.
- Participants' goals aligned with observed changes in behavior plans.
- Participants found the checklist valuable and easy to use.
Conclusions:
- Checklists and goal setting can enhance culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices.
- Behavior analysts reported increased confidence in implementing these practices.
- The intervention shows promise for improving behavioral support plans.
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