Special Education MA (Low Incidence Disabilities And Autism)
Goal
Mastery Of Board Certified Behavior Analyst.(BACB) Task List
BACB task list indicates learner objectives for becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
Objective
BCAB Task List
Graduates will demonstrate competencies as set forth by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) for Board Certified Behavior Analyst certification
Indicator
BCBA Certification Exam
BCBA certification exam developed by the BACB and administered through Pearson Testing Centers.
Criterion
Pass Rates
70% of candidates will pass the BCBA exam
Finding
Reported Scores On Exam
83% of students taking the BCBA examination passed the certification exam.
Action
Criteria Raised
Since 83% of students taking the BCBA examination passed, it is reasonable to raise the criterion to 85% or higher. A new practice examination will need to be developed or purchased to prepare students for the rigors of the BCBA exam.
Goal
Mastery Of Council For Exceptional Children (CEC) Knowledge And Skills
Mastery of CEC knowledge and Skills of Special Educator
Objective
Comprehensive Exams
Candidates will demonstrate mastery of knowledge and skills on comprehensive examinations referenced to the standards set forth by the Council for Exceptional Children’s (CEC) Knowledge and Skills for special education teachers.
Indicator
Scoring Rubric
Faculty-developed rubric scored by two independent faculty members following standards of CEC and the BACB task list.
Criterion
Passing Rates
80% of candidates will score 70% or better on the rubric (see attached).
Finding
Exam Scores
90% of test takers passed the comprehensive examination.
Action
Alignment And Pass Rates
Since 90% of students taking comprehensive exams scored 70% or better, it is reasonable to increase the passing percentage to 80% or higher. CEC knowledge and skills need to be examined to ensure they are integrated into coursework for completion of the LIDA program and parallel to that of the BCBA task list.
Goal
Mastery Of BDS (Behavior Development Solutions) Assessment Instruments
BDS software program supports BCBA certification exam preperation.
Objective
Task List
Students will demonstrate competency on the BACB Task List items to become a board certified behavior analyst (BCBA).
Indicator
BDS Module Scores
Completion with 100% accuracy in BDS software program modules.
Criterion
Passing Rates On Modules
90% of students in SPD 587 (Research in Special Education) will achieve a score of 100% in BDS software modules.
Finding
Module Scores
100% of students enrolled in SPD 587 received a score of 100% in all BDS modules.
Action
BDS Improvements
The current version of the BDS software needs to be purchased to include the newer edition that stresses verbal behavior.