Behavior-Informed Instruction
Learning happens when students actively respond — and get feedback.
For RBTs and the K–5 teams they work with: build engagement into every step of instruction — more student responses, better feedback, smarter error correction and fewer escape behaviors — without lowering expectations.
At a glance
What’s included
Is this for you?
Built for everyone who delivers the lesson.
Who this is for
- RBTs supporting students in K–5 classrooms
- Paraprofessionals and other behavior staff
- General and special education teachers and co-teaching teams
- Schools and agencies training their instructional teams
Skills you’ll gain
- Use the ABC model to plan instruction, not just manage behavior
- Build active student responding into every lesson
- Deliver specific reinforcement and quick, encouraging error correction
- Prevent escape with task analysis, scaffolding, choice and pacing
Outcomes you’ll achieve
- Lessons where most students respond, not just volunteers
- Fewer avoidance behaviors during hard tasks
- Feedback that builds persistence and independence
- A repeatable lesson structure for any subject
The behavior-informed lesson
One sequence. Every lesson.
Build skills step by step — from modeling, to supported practice, to independence — while every student stays engaged.
STEP 1
Instruction
STEP 2
Guided Practice
STEP 3
Active Responding
STEP 4
Feedback
STEP 5
Independent Practice
Engagement check
80%+ responding
If most students aren’t responding during practice, add more active responding before moving on.
Error correction
Model → Guide → Try
Brief, specific and encouraging — 30–60 seconds, then back to the lesson.
Prevent escape
Too hard? Unclear? Too much?
Match the trigger to task analysis, clearer supports, structured choice or smaller chunks.
Course structure
Eight modules, from engagement to lesson design.
Short, practical lessons with a knowledge check after each module.
1
Behavior and Learning
Learning depends on behavioral engagement. The ABC model (antecedent → behavior → consequence) applied to everyday instruction.
2
Active Student Responding
Choral responding, response cards, think-pair-share and guided practice — aiming for 80%+ of students responding.
3
Reinforcement in Instruction
Specific praise, token systems and group reinforcement — and how to fade them toward intrinsic motivation.
4
Error Correction
Model → guided practice → independent attempt, in 30–60 seconds, preserving confidence and effort.
5
Preventing Instructional Escape
When tasks feel too hard, unclear or overwhelming: task analysis, scaffolding, structured choice and pacing.
6
Behavior-Informed Lesson Design
Putting it together in one lesson sequence that maximizes engagement and prevents avoidance.
7
Classroom Case Studies
A 4-step framework practiced with real K–5 reading, writing and math cases.
8
Course Wrap & Application
Bringing the tools together into your own lessons.
Credit & certificates
One course, the right credit for each role.
RBTs need 12 PDUs in each 2-year renewal cycle. This course is being prepared as RBT Professional Development under the BACB’s RBT PD requirements. Approval pending.
RBTs
- RBT PDUs once approved, on the BACB’s official form
- Content tied to the RBT role and Ethics Code
- Knowledge checks in every module
Teachers & school staff
- BxM certificate of completion
- Same full course and materials
- PDUs are available to RBTs only
Pricing
For one educator or a whole school team.
Individual
$149 per person
- All 8 modules
- Knowledge checks and case studies
- RBT PDUs (approval pending) or certificate of completion
Most popular
Team · 10–24 seats
$119 per seat
- Everything in Individual
- For teams of 10–24 staff
- Contact us to set up your team
School / District · 25+ seats
$99 per seat
- Everything in Individual
- For schools and districts with 25+ staff
- Contact us for a quote
Part of Level 2 · Instructional Collaboration. Train your support staff with Prompting and Independence and Co-Teaching Systems for Behavior Staff.
Learning format
Study your way, track every step.
Self-paced modules
Learn on your schedule with structured content.
Knowledge checks
Check your understanding as you go.
Case studies
Practice decisions with K–5 reading, writing and math scenarios.
PDUs & certificates
RBT PDUs once approved; a certificate of completion for all other staff.
Ready to design lessons every student engages with?
Begin building practical behavioral science skills today.
Educational use only. RBTs practice under the supervision of a BCBA or BCaBA. RBT PDUs are issued only for approved events. For other staff, acceptance of the completion certificate for professional development hours is determined by your school or district. Read Terms & Conditions