Group Supervision Curriculum

Dive deep into one of ABA’s foundational concepts—stimulus control. This lesson unpacks how stimuli influence behavior, from basic definitions to discrimination training, generalization, and motivating operations. Participants will analyze real-world examples of formal, functional, and arbitrary stimulus classes, explore the dynamic relationship between MOs and SDs, and design scenarios illustrating precise and ethical programming decisions.

Includes:

• Lesson Plan (PDF)

• Learner Handout (PDF)

• Assignment options, journal articles, and podcast links

• Vocabulary guide and discussion activities

BACB Test Content Outline: 6th Edition, Items B-2, B-12 through B-17, G-5

File Format: 2-file ZIP (Lesson Plan + Learner Handout PDFs)

Tags: #ABA #StimulusControl #MotivatingOperations #DiscriminationTraining #Generalization #Supervision #BCBA #Training #LessonPlan

Deepen your understanding of how behavioral cusps and pivotal behaviors drive meaningful change across skill domains. This lesson explores the intersection of developmental relevance, generalization, and the 7 Dimensions of ABA—Applied, Behavioral, Analytic, Technological, Conceptually Systematic, Effective, and Generality. Participants learn to identify, design, and evaluate interventions that create socially significant, sustainable outcomes.

Includes:

• Lesson Plan (PDF)

• Learner Handout (PDF)

• Assignment options, journal articles, and podcast links

• Vocabulary list, writing prompt, and discussion questions

BACB Test Content Outline: 6th Edition, Items A-1, A-2, B-3, C-1, D-2

File Format: 2-file ZIP (Lesson Plan + Learner Handout PDFs)

Tags: #ABA #Supervision #BehavioralCusps #SevenDimensions #BCBA #Training #LessonPlan

Empower your supervision practice with a deep understanding of client rights, autonomy, and the ethical foundations of consent and assent. This lesson guides learners through legal and clinical distinctions between consent and assent, emphasizing dignity, self-determination, and ongoing collaboration. Participants will explore case scenarios, ethical decision-making, and redesign projects to ensure consent and assent are upheld across diverse client populations.

Includes:

• Lesson Plan (PDF)

• Learner Handout (PDF)

• Assignment options, journal articles, and podcast links

• Vocabulary guide and discussion prompts

BACB Test Content Outline: 6th Edition, Core Principle #2, Items 3.01, 6.04

File Format: 2-file ZIP (Lesson Plan + Learner Handout PDFs)

Tags: #ABA #Assent #Consent #ClientRights #Ethics #Autonomy #TraumaInformed #Supervision #BCBA #Training #LessonPlan

Transform your treatment plans from clinical documents into powerful tools for collaboration and impact. This lesson walks through the essential components of writing clear, functional, and socially valid ABA plans—linking DSM-5 criteria, measurable goals, and family-centered language. Participants will learn to balance professional precision with accessibility, connect assessment data to meaningful outcomes, and write plans that meet both payer and person-centered standards.

Includes:

• Lesson Plan (PDF)

• Learner Handout (PDF)

• Assignment options, journal articles, and podcast links

• Vocabulary guide and discussion prompts

BACB Test Content Outline: 6th Edition, Items B-3, B-7; E-2 through E-12; F-3 through F-5; G-1; H-1 through H-5

File Format: 2-file ZIP (Lesson Plan + Learner Handout PDFs)

Tags: #ABA #TreatmentPlanning #ProfessionalWriting #SocialValidity #DSM5 #Supervision #BCBA #Training #LessonPlan

End your supervision journey with a comprehensive exploration of ethical decision-making, professional boundaries, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This lesson teaches participants to identify common ethical pitfalls, navigate complex team dynamics, and evaluate nonbehavioral treatments using structured frameworks such as LADER and CAPT. Ideal for supervisees preparing for leadership roles, this session strengthens advocacy skills while fostering mutual respect across disciplines.

Includes:

• Lesson Plan (PDF)

• Learner Handout (PDF)

• Assignment options, journal articles, and podcast links

• Vocabulary guide and discussion prompts

BACB Test Content Outline: 6th Edition, Items A-2, A-5, A-6; B-1 through B-5; E-1 through E-11

File Format: 2-file ZIP (Lesson Plan + Learner Handout PDFs)

Tags: #ABA #Ethics #ProfessionalBoundaries #InterdisciplinaryPractice #LADER #CAPT #BCBA #Supervision #Training #LessonPlan

Dive into the backbone of applied research—experimental design. This lesson explores the essential single-case designs used in ABA, including reversal, multiple baseline, alternating treatment, and changing criterion designs. Participants will examine strengths, limitations, and ethical considerations while learning how to select the right design for varied applied contexts. Perfect for supervisees and BCBAs refining their research fluency and visual analysis skills.

Includes:

• Lesson Plan (PDF)

• Learner Handout (PDF)

• Assignment options, journal articles, and podcast links

• Vocabulary list and group discussion prompts

BACB Test Content Outline: 6th Edition, Items D-1 through D-6, C-1 through C-11, E-7, H-7

File Format: 2-file ZIP (Lesson Plan + Learner Handout PDFs)

Tags: #ABA #ExperimentalDesign #SingleCaseDesign #Supervision #Ethics #BCBA #Training #LessonPlan

Learn to conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Functional Analyses (FAs) through a neurodiverse-affirming lens. This lesson emphasizes consent, assent, autonomy, and person-centered care—ensuring assessments are both ethical and affirming. Participants will explore strategies to balance precision with compassion and to design behavior assessments that empower rather than pathologize.

Includes:

• Lesson Plan (PDF)
• Learner Handout (PDF)
• Assignment options, journal articles, and podcast links
• Discussion prompts and vocabulary guide

BACB Test Content Outline: 6th Edition, Items C-1, F-1 through F-9, H-2, I-4

Ethics Code References: 1.07, 2.09, 2.11–2.13, 2.15

File Format: 2-file ZIP (Lesson Plan + Learner Handout PDFs)

Tags: #FBA #FA #Neurodiversity #Supervision #Ethics #Assent #BCBA #Training #LessonPlan

Go beyond theory to explore how functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and functional analyses (FAs) intersect with real-world billing, documentation, and insurance requirements. This lesson provides a practical framework for connecting assessment outcomes to medical necessity and CPT coding. Participants will learn to differentiate between descriptive, brief, and extended FAs, draft mock letters of medical necessity, and analyze how payer policy impacts ethical and effective ABA service delivery.

Includes:

• Lesson Plan (PDF)

• Learner Handout (PDF)

• Verbal Behavior Quiz (PDF)

• Assignment options, journal articles, and podcast links

• Vocabulary guide and discussion prompts

BACB Test Content Outline: 6th Edition, Items C-1 through C-6, F-1 through F-9, H-2, I-4

File Format: 2-file ZIP (Lesson Plan + Learner Handout PDFs)

Tags: #ABA #FBA #FA #MedicalNecessity #Ethics #Billing #CPTCodes #Supervision #BCBA #Training #LessonPlan

A plug-and-play starter kit for BCBAs who are done winging supervision.

Feeling like supervision is one long game of “make it up as you go”? 🫠

Fieldwork Foundations: Supervisor Starter Six gives you a done-for-you structure for high-quality, values-aligned supervision without spending your Sunday nights building slides from scratch.

This 6-lesson bundle anchors your supervisees in the “why” and “how” of good ABA practice—while giving you clear agendas, talking points, and application activities so sessions stop feeling chaotic and start feeling intentional.

Stay ahead of the compliance curve with this 2025-ready policy bundle built specifically for Colorado PASA providers. Whether you’re prepping for your first survey, facing recertification, or filling in gaps after an audit, this bundle gives you the tools you need to breathe easier and act faster.

Our Colorado PASA Policies Bundle includes 18 editable policy templates, written with the updated HCBS waiver standards (effective 1/1/2025) in mind. This kit covers the core policies that matter most—from Contingency Planning to Telehealth—and even includes plain-language versions of key member rights documents to support accessibility and understanding.

Use these templates to jumpstart your internal processes, meet regulatory requirements, and customize based on your organization’s unique services, staffing, and structure.

Explore the art and science of reinforcement in behavior analysis. This lesson introduces multiple preference assessment formats (single stimulus, paired stimulus, MSWO/MSW, and free operant) and examines how reinforcement schedules shape, strengthen, and sustain behavior. Participants will learn to apply the SPADS model to select appropriate assessments, compare VR and VI schedules, and integrate function-based reinforcement systems into treatment plans.

Includes:

• Lesson Plan (PDF)

• Learner Handout (PDF)

• Assignment options, journal articles, and podcast links

• Vocabulary guide and discussion prompts

BACB Test Content Outline: 6th Edition, Items B-9, B-10, C-10, F-4, F-7, G-16, H-4, H-5

File Format: 2-file ZIP (Lesson Plan + Learner Handout PDFs)

Tags: #ABA #Reinforcement #PreferenceAssessments #SchedulesOfReinforcement #Supervision #BCBA #Training #LessonPlan

Bridge the gap between technician and leadership with this lesson on professional feedback, supervision, and cultural competence. Participants will explore evidence-based supervision strategies, feedback models, and behavior analytic professionalism to support their growth as new BCBAs. Learn to balance authority with empathy, navigate the peer-to-supervisor transition, and build a culture of reinforcement and trust within your clinical team.

Includes:

• Lesson Plan (PDF)

• Learner Handout (PDF)

• Assignment options, journal articles, and podcast links

• Vocabulary guide and discussion prompts

BACB Test Content Outline: 6th Edition, Items E-1 through E-12; I-1 through I-7

File Format: 2-file ZIP (Lesson Plan + Learner Handout PDFs)

Tags: #ABA #Supervision #Feedback #BCBA #Leadership #CulturalCompetence #ProfessionalDevelopment #Training #LessonPlan

Master the art of teaching independence through intentional prompting and fading. This lesson explores the full prompting hierarchy—from stimulus and response prompts to errorless learning—and the role of Response Interruption and Redirection (RIRD) in ethical, affirming practice. Participants will learn to design fade plans, prevent prompt dependence, and integrate consent and assent into all prompting decisions.

Includes:

• Lesson Plan (PDF)

• Learner Handout (PDF)

• Assignment options, journal articles, and AFIRM modules

• Vocabulary guide and reflection prompts

BACB Test Content Outline: 6th Edition, Items G-7, G-8

File Format: 2-file ZIP (Lesson Plan + Learner Handout PDFs)

Tags: #ABA #Prompting #PromptFading #RIRD #Supervision #Ethics #Autonomy #BCBA #Training #LessonPlan

Unlock the science of emergent learning and equivalence-based instruction (EBI). This lesson explores the foundations of reflexivity, symmetry, and transitivity—and how these relationships transform ABA teaching from rote repetition to generative understanding. Participants will learn to design equivalence-based instructional plans, analyze transfer of function, and ethically evaluate when to rely on emergent relations versus direct teaching.

Includes:

• Lesson Plan (PDF)

• Learner Handout (PDF)

• Assignment options, journal articles, and podcast links

• Vocabulary guide and discussion prompts

BACB Test Content Outline: 6th Edition, Items B-18, G-19

File Format: 2-file ZIP (Lesson Plan + Learner Handout PDFs)

Tags: #ABA #StimulusEquivalence #MatchingToSample #Reflexivity #Symmetry #Transitivity #Supervision #BCBA #Training #LessonPlan

Your “I actually have a real supervision program now” bundle.

Ready to level up from “loosely organized supervision sessions” to a cohesive supervision journey?

The Supervision Essentials: Core 12-Lesson Collection builds on the foundations and adds the assessment, design, and teaching tools that every emerging behavior analyst needs in their toolbox.

This bundle is ideal if you’re supervising multiple trainees or running a more formal supervision program and want a consistent, repeatable structure that still leaves room for clinical judgment and nuance.

The “this is our supervision curriculum now” bundle.

If you’re done piecing things together from 47 Google Drive folders and a pile of CEU handouts, the Supervision Mastery Vault: Complete 18-Lesson Set is your new best friend.

This is the full library: all foundational, core, and advanced lessons in one place, designed to support a full supervision year (or more) of structured, values-driven, neurodiversity-affirming supervision.

Use it as:

• A plug-and-play supervision curriculum

• A flexible menu to personalize for each supervisee

• A training framework for your whole clinic or supervision team

Kick off your supervision journey with this foundational lesson exploring the art and science of effective behavior-analytic guidance. Dive into the essential elements of ethical, individualized, and competence-based supervision, and learn strategies to strengthen the supervisory relationship. Designed for BCBAs and BCBA candidates, this module blends evidence-based frameworks with reflective, values-rooted practice.

Includes:

• Lesson Plan (PDF)
• Learner Handout (PDF)
• Assignment options, journal articles, and podcast links
• Discussion prompts and writing activities

BACB Test Content Outline:: 6th Edition, Items I-1 through I-8

File Format: 2-file ZIP (Lesson Plan + Learner Handout PDFs)

Tags: #Supervision #Ethics #ProfessionalDevelopment #BCBA #ABA #Training #LessonPlan

Bring Skinner’s analysis of verbal behavior to life with this deep-dive lesson on functional language and communication. Participants will define verbal operants and their controlling variables, design interventions targeting mands, tacts, and intraverbals, and explore the ethical and practical implications of communication modality choices. A companion “Verbal Behavior Quiz” and discussion prompts guide learners through applied understanding and supervisory-level reflection.

Includes:

• Lesson Plan (PDF)

• Learner Handout (PDF)

• Verbal Behavior Quiz (PDF)

• Assignment options, journal articles, and podcast links

• Vocabulary guide and discussion prompts

BACB Test Content Outline: 6th Edition, Items A-3; B-1, B-3, B-5, B-8; E-3, E-4, E-8, E-12, E-14; F-3, F-4; G-4, G-7

File Format: 3-file ZIP (Lesson Plan + Learner Handout + Quiz PDFs)

Tags: #ABA #VerbalBehavior #Skinner #Mands #Tacts #Intraverbals #Supervision #BCBA #Training #LessonPlan

Connect the history and future of ABA through the lens of trauma-informed care. This lesson explores key ethical evolutions within the field, integrates SAMHSA’s trauma-informed framework, and equips practitioners to design behavior interventions rooted in safety, autonomy, and compassion. Participants will examine the intersection of trauma-informed principles, cultural responsiveness, and the BACB Ethics Code to create interventions that honor lived experience and promote dignity.

Includes:

• Lesson Plan (PDF)

• Learner Handout (PDF)

• Assignment options, journal articles, and podcast links

• Vocabulary guide and discussion prompts

BACB Test Content Outline: 6th Edition, Items A-2, A-4, E-1, E-2, E-8, F-2, H-2, H-4

File Format: 2-file ZIP (Lesson Plan + Learner Handout PDFs)

Tags: #ABA #TraumaInformedCare #Ethics #CulturalResponsiveness #SocialValidity #Assent #CompassionateABA #Supervision #BCBA #Training #LessonPlan

Explore the major instructional methodologies that define ABA practice—from Discrete Trial Training (DTT) to Natural Environment Teaching (NET), Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT), Incidental Teaching (IT), and Direct Instruction (DI). This lesson examines how structure, motivation, and environment influence learning, independence, and generalization. Participants will compare teaching strategies across contexts and analyze when and how to blend methods for maximum learner impact.

Includes:

• Lesson Plan (PDF)

• Learner Handout (PDF)

• Assignment options, journal articles, and podcast links

• Vocabulary guide and reflection questions

BACB Test Content Outline: 6th Edition, Items B-15, B-24, F-8, G-5, G-15, G-19, H-2

File Format: 2-file ZIP (Lesson Plan + Learner Handout PDFs)

Tags: #ABA #TeachingMethods #DTT #NET #PRT #IncidentalTeaching #DirectInstruction #Supervision #BCBA #Training #LessonPlan

Build fluency in one of the most fundamental pillars of applied behavior analysis—measurement. This lesson explores key data collection systems, ethical considerations, and how to select appropriate methods for specific behavioral targets. Participants will learn to evaluate accuracy, reliability, and validity while maintaining client autonomy and cultural responsiveness in measurement practices.

Includes:

• Lesson Plan (PDF)

• Learner Handout (PDF)

• Assignment options, journal articles, and podcast links

• Discussion prompts and vocabulary guide

BACB Test Content Outline: 6th Edition, Items C-1 through C-11, A-2, A-3, B-1, E-1, E-2, F-2

File Format: 2-file ZIP (Lesson Plan + Learner Handout PDFs)

Tags: #ABA #Measurement #DataCollection #Supervision #Ethics #BCBA #Training #LessonPlan

Strengthen your intervention design skills by mastering how to select, implement, and evaluate antecedent and consequence strategies in applied behavior analysis. This lesson walks through the role of motivating operations (EOs and AOs), differential reinforcement systems, and function-based planning to reduce problem behaviors and promote skill acquisition. Participants will analyze ethical considerations and learn to tailor interventions to client needs through case-based applications.

Includes:

• Lesson Plan (PDF)

• Learner Handout (PDF)

• Assignment options, journal articles, and podcast links

• Vocabulary list and discussion prompts

BACB Test Content Outline: 6th Edition, Items B-3, B-9, B-12, F-6, G-2, G-14, G-15, H-2, H-4, H-5

File Format: 2-file ZIP (Lesson Plan + Learner Handout PDFs)

Tags: #ABA #AntecedentInterventions #ConsequenceInterventions #Supervision #Ethics #MotivatingOperations #BCBA #Training #LessonPlan