| Item Title: | Discussion of BCBA services for students in the CTE Regional Program |
| Agenda Title: | Discussion of Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) services for students in the Center for Therapeutic Education (CTE) Regional Program |
| Background: | The Santa Barbara County Special Education Local Plan Area (SBCSELPA)
provides Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) services to students with
special needs who are enrolled in the Center for Therapeutic Education (CTE)
Regional programs. Santa Barbara Unified School District (SBUSD) in collaboration
with SBCSELPA operates the CTE Regional programs. Students with special needs from SBUSD and
other districts within the SBCSELPA have access to this program. Currently, there are 28 students receiving
BCBA services. |
| Recommendation: | Effective 2014-2015 school year, SBUSD will be the primary BCBA service provider
for students with special needs who are enrolled in the CTE regional programs
operated by the District. SBUSD assures
that there will be compliance with all Federal and State laws and regulations
and SBCSELPA policies. |
| Resource Person: | Helen Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent of Special Education |
| Fiscal Impact: | The estimated cost for a BCBA Behavior Specialist ranges from $49,986.00
to $72,722.00 |
| Funding Source: | |