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June 18, 2024 Board Meeting
Agenda Item 52.
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APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT BETWEEN FULL SPECTRUM BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (FULL SPECTRUM ABA), LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC), FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Description
Full Spectrum Behavior Analysis (Full Spectrum ABA), Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a company that provides contracted behavior intervention support using Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and Registered Behavior Techs (RBTs). The science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is used to program design research-based behavioral interventions. Full Spectrum Behavior Analysis (FSBA) BCBA support includes and may not be limited to:
- Collaboration with school-based teams to create Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs)
- Design and/or perform a review of existing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
- Guide the implementation of the BIP
- Analyze behavior data to guide recommendations
- Build capacity by training school-based staff on research-based interventions directly aligned with the implementation of BIPs
Gap Analysis
FSBA contracted support has been provided throughout the district to support students in 16 schools at all levels during the 23-24 School Year (SY). This support has been essential as the district employs only one BCBA assigned as a Behavior Specialist (Instructional) supporting preschool students, leaving a gap for addressing intensive behavioral challenges K-12.
Previous Outcomes
During the 23-24SY to date, 23 students have been supported throughout 13 schools across the district with specialized intensive behavior support in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) through the contract with FSBA.
The total number of school-based staff that have been impacted through provided training from a FSBA BCBA:
- 20 Administrators (Principals and Assistant Principals)
- 21 Behavior Specialists
- Approximately 38 teachers (general education, specials, and ESE)
- Approximately 42 classroom paraprofessionals
- 10 Support Staff and Related Service providers
This level of support has increased student success, safety, and ability to maintain in the least restrictive environment.
Expected Outcomes
With the continued support of contracted Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) support, students exhibiting significant maladaptive behavior that interfere with learning will have an overall reduction of behaviors of concern and obtain replacement skills to increase time in the classroom, learner engagement and academic success. It is also anticipated that the student behavior data and discipline data will be reduced. In addition, students will obtain necessary skills to self-regulate and become active learners for increased academic, social and communication development. Upon skill acquisition by the student, the BCBA will focus on training school staff and building capacity to fade support. Staff at the school sites receiving this level of additional student support will collaborate directly with the BCBA and gain skills through modeling and direct coaching to maintain developed behavior plan and transfer learned knowledge to future student needs. Full Spectrum staff provide teachers and school staff with the necessary tools to implement behavioral interventions accurately and independently. In addition, school staff are taught behavior analytic strategies that can help all students be more successful in the school environment.
Strategic Plan Goal
Pillar 2 - Every Student Supported
Priority 2.2 - Respond to Student Needs
Recommendation
That the contract between Full Spectrum Behavior Therapy, LLC, and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.
Contact Information
HEATHER WASSERMAN heather.wasserman@sarasotacountyschools.net
KIRK HUTCHINSON kirk.hutchinson@sarasotacountyschools.net
RACHAEL O'DEA rachael.o'dea@sarasotacountyschools.net
Financial Impact
The total fiscal impact is not to exceed $1,100,000.00
Funding Source: General
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