Strengthen Your Support Services with Our Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification and Supervision Program
Looking to enhance your district’s capacity to support students with behavioral and/or developmental needs? The ESC of the Western Reserve (ESCWR) offers a comprehensive Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification and Supervision Program designed to equip your staff with the skills and credentials necessary to deliver high-quality, behavior-analytic services.
What is a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)?
An RBT is a trained professional in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) who:
Completes 40 hours of ABA training and passes a national exam
Promotes positive behavior interventions in the classroom
Assists with teaching replacement behaviors to reduce challenging behaviors
Collects data to monitor student progress
Works with the student’s intervention team to adjust strategies as needed
Operates under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Why Invest in RBT Certification for Your Staff?
RBTs are essential in supporting students with autism, ADHD, anxiety, intellectual disabilities, and other behavioral challenges. With proper training and certification, your paraprofessionals can work under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to implement effective intervention plans and positively impact student outcomes.
Benefits to Districts
Collaboration: RBTs work alongside teachers, OTs, SLPs, PTs, and BCBAs to maintain consistent interventions
Daily Interaction: Supports students throughout the school day
Data Collection: Helps track student IEP goals and behavior plans
Classroom Support: Provides guidance to promote positive behaviors
RBT Certification Program- A Streamlined Path to Certification
Our program is designed to transition paraprofessionals into certified RBTs within 60 days.
Steps to Certification:
Meet eligibility requirements (18+ with a high school diploma or equivalent)
Complete a 40-hour RBT training course
Pass a background check
Demonstrate competency through the RBT competency exam
Apply for certification with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
What’s Included:
Registration and attestation
Exam fees and application processing
Background check fees
RBT Competency exam
Personalized support during training
Ongoing RBT Supervision- Ensuring Quality and Compliance
Certified RBTs must practice under the ongoing supervision of a qualified RBT Supervisor to ensure effective, ethical service delivery.
Supervision Requirements:
5% of monthly behavior-analytic service hours must be supervised
Compliance with BACB’s RBT Ethics Code
Adherence to the RBT Task List (2nd ed.)
Our Supervision Package Includes:
Development of performance expectations
Behavioral skills training and performance feedback
Modeling of professional and ethical behavior
Problem-solving and ethical decision-making guidance
Review of documentation (progress notes, data sheets)
Ongoing evaluation of service delivery
Partner with ESCWR to Build Capacity in Your District!
By partnering with ESCWR, your district can:
Enhance student support services through certified RBTs
Develop internal capacity for behavior intervention
Streamline staff development with our all-inclusive certification and supervision model
Reach out today to learn how we can collaborate to strengthen your district’s behavioral support services!