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    Implementation of A BCBA Training Tract Within A LEND Program (Torri Smith Tejral)

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    This poster will provide an overview of how the Nebraska LEND program developed a BCBA training tract to address the shortage of providers in the state of Nebraska. The BCBA Training Tract allowed trainees to become proficient in the core MCH competencies while meeting BCBA requirements for certification. Key community partnerships enabled trainees to build their leadership skills and obtain BCBA certification without a disruption of key community-based services to underserved populations. Key factors that lead to the success of the program will be reviewed along with future directions.

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    This poster will provide an overview of how the Nebraska LEND program developed a BCBA training tract to address the shortage of providers in the state of Nebraska. The BCBA Training Tract allowed trainees to become proficient in the core MCH competencies while meeting BCBA requirements for certification. Key community partnerships enabled trainees to build their leadership skills and obtain BCBA certification without a disruption of key community-based services to underserved populations. Key factors that lead to the success of the program will be reviewed along with future directions.

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    Implementation of a BCBA Training Tract within a LEND

    Program
    Torri Smith Tejral, MS, BCBA, Cynthia Ellis, MD and Kellie Meador Ellerbusch, BLA
    University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE

    Background Trainee Locations in Nebraska


    The BCBA LEND Training Tract was developed to reduce existing barriers Trainees
    to service provision in Nebraska.

    A significant barrier to children and adults with an Autism Spectrum Provides


    Disorder accessing effective and evidenced-based intervention in Supervision to
    Nebraska was the lack of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA). BCBA - professionals
    Years in Certification seeking BCBA
    The limited locations of providers often forced individuals to travel great Trainee Discipline LEND Completed Location certification
    distances for services. This travel was an additional financial burden that Urban -
    Special Education 2012-2013 Yes Omaha, NE Yes
    many families could not afford thus furthering the disparities in care.
    Urban -
    Special Education 2012-2014 Yes Lincoln, NE Yes
    Professionals practicing in the community were struggling to find avenues Rural -
    to obtain certification while continuing to provide other vital services in Special Education 2012-2014 Yes Crofton, NE Yes
    these underserved areas. Urban -
    Education 2012 N - withdrew Lincoln, NE
    This unique program design allows professionals to continue to provide Frontier -
    services in their areas of expertise while pursuing BCBA certification. Valentine,
    School Psychologist 2013-2016 Yes NE
    A collaborative relationship with both schools and community based Urban -
    agencies, allowed the grant to address the barriers to access across both Counseling 2014-2016 Yes Omaha, NE
    educational and mental health fields. Urban-
    Special Education 2014-2016 Yes Omaha, NE Yes
    Urban -
    Social Work 2014-2106 Yes Omaha, NE

    Early Childhood Special Urban -


    Education 2014-2017 in progress Lincoln, NE
    Rural,
    Goals of the BCBA Training Tract Special Education 2016-2017
    Scottsbluff,
    in progress NE
    Urban -
    The LEND BCBA training tract was developed to provide access to
    Special Education 2016-2017 in progress Millard, NE
    Urban-
    Future Directions
    advanced, specialized training regardless of geographical location. Papillion, The BCBA LEND Training Tract continues to grow.
    School Psychologist 2016-2017 in progress NE
    The BCBA Training Tract was able to meet the requirements of both the Urban,
    BACB certification and the MCH leadership competencies. Special Education 2016 N- withdrew Omaha, NE Our goals for the future of the program include continuing to
    Early Childhood Special Urban - build a network of BCBAs to provide services across the state.
    Education 2017 in progress Millard, NE
    Participants that are selected for the training must possess a Masters Rural -
    degree, have a minimum of 2 years experience working with children or Columbus, We will also be able to support additional trainees as we have
    adults with Autism and the ability to complete 50% of their practicum hours Special Education 2016 - 2017 in progress NE more supervisors available across the state.
    Urban -
    in a community based setting.
    Psychologist 2017 in progress Omaha, NE
    We also plan to seek additional funding to support additional
    Training takes place over a 2 year period allowing the trainee to continue trainees.
    local, community based services.

    LEND faculty provide didactic training and supervision services both in


    person and via video technology, allowing for state wide participation.

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