Advanced Skills in Positive Behaviour Supports Training (Virtual)

March 30, 2026 to April 1, 2026

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Hosted virtually via Zoom on March 30, 31, and April 1, 2026, from 9 AM to 12 PM MST.

The Alberta Council of Disability Services (ACDS) is offering an instructor-led Advanced Skills in Positive Behaviour Supports training. This course builds on foundational knowledge and explores advanced methodologies for behaviour assessment, intervention, and ethical considerations in positive behaviour support.

Fees

For those who have already completed the ACDS Introduction to Positive Behaviour Supports training, we are offering a 5% discount at registration the December Advanced Skills in PBS training.

• ACDS Members: $250 + GST per learner 

• Non-members: $325 + GST per learner 

Registrants from PDD-contracted organizations may receive a increased subsidy of $200 toward registration (while funds last). Learners who have completed ACDS’s Intro to PBS (virtual or online) are also eligible for a 5% discount for this session.

Who Should Attend

This advanced training is designed for:

• Professionals within service providers who lead teams in implementing behavioural support plans

• Team members seeking to expand their knowledge and skills in behavioural supports

• Qualified persons seeking to operate or participate in behavioural committees

Why Enroll in Advanced Skills in PBS

This course equips learners to:

• Devise functional assessment and behaviour support strategies (A-B-C, de-escalation, risk management)

• Develop and implement trauma-informed behavioural assessments

• Apply ethical frameworks and guiding principles in responding to behaviours of concern

Training Overview

• A-B-C Recording – Understanding antecedents, behaviours, and consequences

• Ethical Conduct & Ethics – Professional standards in behaviour support

• Antecedent Behaviour (Triggers) – Identifying and addressing behaviour triggers

• Anticipated vs. Unanticipated Situations – Managing different behaviour concerns

• Behaviour & Behaviour of Concern – Distinguishing between general behaviours and those requiring intervention

• Crisis Intervention & Restrictive Approaches – Strategies for behaviour management

• Functional & Behaviour Assessment – Tools to assess and predict behaviours of concern

• Physical Environment Intervention – Modifying environments to support positive behaviour

• Positive Approaches & Behaviour Supports

• Setting Events & Social Validity

• Behavioural Strategies – Including chaining techniques, task completion, reinforcement, response cost, and environmental modifications

Facilitator

Christina Schofield

Eligibility Requirements

• Completion of Positive Behaviour Supports training (Level 1 & 2 or Introduction to PBS format)
• OR relevant experience in behavioural supports through work history, education, or prior training.

Additional Details

• The training is capped at 15 learners.

• Zoom links will be sent 48 hours before the training.

• Upon successful completion, participants will receive an ACDS Advanced Skills in PBS Certificate of Completion.

Cancellation Policy

Please review the cancellation policy before registering. Refunds and transfers are subject to specific timelines.

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