Increasing Your Effectiveness Training & Supervising New Technicians

Abstract

Training and supervising new behavior technicians presents persistent challenges, including limited time, competing contingencies, and variability in entry-level repertoires. This presentation examines common pitfalls encountered during technician training and supervision and outlines evidence-supported strategies to increase training effectiveness. Emphasis is placed on identifying prerequisite skills, selecting appropriate training targets, and developing foundational repertoires that support high-quality implementation across clients, programs, and domains. Key technician competencies are reviewed within a systematic training framework. The presentation concludes with a discussion of the role of ongoing supervision in maintaining treatment integrity, promoting professional growth, and supporting long-term technician effectiveness.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify common challenges associated with training and supervising new behavior technicians, including limited entry repertoires and competing contingencies.
2. Describe evidence-supported strategies for assessing technician skill needs prior to training across clients, programs, and domains.
3. Select and prioritize foundational training targets that support early technician success.
4. Define critical technician repertoires that contribute to high-quality service delivery.
5. Explain the role of ongoing supervision in sustaining technician performance, professionalism, and learner progress over time.

This webinar offers 1.0 BACB Supervision CEU.

Cost

• CASP Members - free
• non-members - $20