IBT Approved Content Provider

1. IBT Approved Content Provider

An IBT ACP is responsible for the presentation of behavior analytic content to prepare students to meet critical competencies in the field. The content presented in these programs shall prepare IBT candidates for a comprehensive examination (the IBT Examination) upon completion of content instruction and supervised practice.

Instruction may be face-to-face, online, or through a hybrid model. Instruction may be credit-bearing or may be provided through professional development educational opportunities, so long as the required competencies are met.

1.1 Who may become an ACP?

ACPs may be a college or university. ACPs may be individual ABA providers or agencies. Any institution or company, or individual that can provide evidence that they are addressing the competencies included in this document may apply to become an ACP.

1.2 Who may teach the Required Educational Objectives (REOs) for the Provider?

Instructors must meet at least one of the following criteria. The ACP Program Lead is responsible for verifying that all instructors are qualified.

• An IBA in good standing
• A credentialed behavior analyst from another credentialing board or body in good standing (examples: BCBA®, BCBA-D®, QABA®, state/regional/national licensure as a behavior analyst)
• Hold a masters or doctoral degree from an ABAI-accredited program
• Hold a doctoral degree in a related discipline, successful completion of REOs, and a faculty/instructor appointment in the academic department offering the REOs
• Hold a masters or doctoral degree, successful completion of REOs or equivalent, and three or more years of contributions to the field outside of direct clinical practice (such as presentations and publications)
• Hold a masters or doctoral degree, successful completion of the REOs or equivalent, and seven or more years of direct employment in the ABA field with supervisory experience

1.3 Who may create the IBT Training Content?

It is recommended that behavior analysts create the IBT Training Content. However, as long as the training content falls within the training time and topics as outlined in the IBT EXPANDED Training Content documentation, anyone with the knowledge to create the content can do so.

1.4 How does an institution, company, or individual become an ACP?

For new approval as an ACP, the institution or other provider must demonstrate a curriculum that meets the designated competencies and provides a minimum of 40 hours of instruction on those competencies.

The prospective provider completes the “IBT ACP Initial Application” for review by the International Behavior Analysis Organization.

1.5 How does an ACP maintain its status as a provider?

Every two years, the ACP shall complete the “IBT ACP Renewal Application” for review by the International Behavior Analysis Organization. A reminder will be sent to the ACP 90 days prior to the renewal date.

1.6 Is there a fee to become an ACP?

A $100 fee will be charged to offset the processing of the applications at the initial and renewal stages. Currently, this fee is being waived during the IBAO start-up period.

1.7 What happens once a prospective ACP has been approved by the IBAO?

Once approved, the ACP will be issued a badge/logo to display on their online and print materials identifying the provider as such.

1.8 Where will ACPs be listed?

The IBAO shall maintain a list of ACPs for the IBT credential on its website. This list shall be searchable and shall include:

• Name and location of provider
• Type of Provider (institution, company, individual)
• Primary Contact for institution (name and email) – ACP Provider Lead
• Link to program website, if available
• Format (online coursework, on-campus coursework, hybrid coursework, professional development)
• Date of ACP status approval, and date of next required ACP renewal

1.9 What are the criteria for the ACP Provider Lead?

The ACP Lead shall possess the requirements for a course instructor. In the event that the ACP Lead is no longer serving in that role, the institution has 60 days to notify the IBAO and identify the new ACP Lead via the “ACP Program Change Notification”.

1.10 What happens when the ACP makes changes to the curriculum or delivery model of the program?

In the event that the ACP makes changes in the curriculum, including but not limited to course designations, titles, and numbers, the ACP shall notify the IBAO for an expedited review to ensure compliance with IBAO standards via the “ACP Program Change Notification”.

1.11 May a prospective IBT candidate complete their program of study across multiple ACPs?

Yes. A candidate may obtain the training content through multiple sources. It is the responsibility of the candidate to appropriately document the sources from which the content was obtained.

1.12 What does the IBT Candidate submit to the IBAO as documentation that ACP requirements have been completed?

The IBT candidate is required to upload documentation from the ACP the the 40-hour training (or parts thereof if the entire 40 hours of training were not completed). This documentation needs to be a certificate of completion, a transcript, or another official source verifying training completion.

1.13 What is the ACP committing to by obtaining this status?

• Maintaining a directory of ACPs as indicated in this document
• Responding to email general questions and inquiries in a timely fashion
• Reviewing and deciding upon ACP initial applications within 60 days
• Reviewing and deciding upon ACP renewal applications within 30 days
• Sending renewal reminders to ACPs 90 days before the application deadline
• Providing ACPs with a badge/logo to display on print and online materials
• Auditing programs, as needed for compliance with requirements
• Imposing probationary status or rescinding approval of ACPs if evidence warrants such

2. Forms and Documents

2.1 ACP Initial Application

Applicant (Institution/Company/Individual) Name:

Proposed ACP Contact:

Name of person completing this application:

Email address of person completing this application:

Address of ACP:

Format of proposed ACP (select all that apply):

_____ Online course instruction

_____ In-person course instruction

_____ Hybrid course instruction (requires some online and some in-person instruction)

_____ Professional Development (non-credit bearing)

Please complete the matrix below listing the courses or sessions proposed to meet the ACP Provider requirements: (add lines to the table as needed). All training must conform to the IBT EXPANDED Training Content Documentation.

Course prefix/number (leave column blank if non-credit bearing professional development)	Course Name or Name of Professional Development Session/Event	Instructional Hours (total must be a minimum of 40)	Additional Notes, if applicable

Does the ACP applicant currently use these courses as part of a program that is approved by another ABA-related agency or organization (and if so, which?)

The following documents must be attached to complete the application for consideration to become an ACP:

• All applicable syllabi (in the case of coursework) must include objectives, content covered, assignments or activities required, and readings
• Outlines of Professional Development Sessions/Events (in the case of non-credit bearing instruction) must include objectives, content covered, assignments or activities required, and readings. The objectives, content covered, assignments or activities required, and readings must conform to the IBT EXPANDED Training Content documentation.

The applicant acknowledges the obligation of the ACP to:

• Provide instruction that fully addresses all competencies
• Provide a minimum of 40 hours of instruction to address these competencies
• Provide documentation of successful course or professional development completion
• Submit any required application or renewal fees to the IBAO
• Identify an ACP Contact
• Notify the IBAO in the event of changes in curriculum, delivery model, or ACP Contact according to the requirements outlined in this document

Select one:

_____ On behalf of the ACP Applicant, I agree to these obligations

_____ On behalf of the ACP Applicant, I do not agree to these obligations

For each of the competencies listed below, please indicate the course number or professional development event that provides instruction for the content. Evidence should be evident in the syllabi or session/event outlines that you are submitting with this application. All training must conform to the IBT EXPANDED Training Content Documentation.

IBT Training Content	Course Number or Professional Development Event
Section 1 - DISABILITIES
1.1 Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder
1.2 Common Presentation of Characteristics
1.3 Intellectual Disabilities
1.4 Down Syndrome
1.5 Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Section 2 - BEHAVIORAL BASICS
2.1 Increasing Behavior
2.2 Decreasing Behavior
2.3 Extinction (Theoretical)
2.4 Establishing Operations
2.5 Discriminative Stimulus
2.6 Schedules of Reinforcement
2.7 Conditioned Reinforcers/Tokens
Section 3 - DATA COLLECTION
3.1 Preparatory activities
3.2 Frequency
3.3 Duration
3.4 Latency
3.5 Partial interval
3.6 Whole Interval
3.7 Permanent Products
3.8 Graphing

IBT Training Content	Course Number or Professional Development Event
Section 4 - ASSISTANCE IN ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES
4.1 Preference Assessments
4.2 Functional Behavioral Assessment
4.3 Language and Functional Skills Assessments
Section 5 - TEACHING SKILLS
5.1 Teaching Protocols, Plans, Scripts
5.2 Discrete Trials Therapy
5.3 Natural Environment Teaching
5.4 Verbal Behavior
5.5 Task Analyses
5.6 Choice and Discrimination Learning
5.7 Prompting Strategies
5.8 Maintenance
5.9 Generalization
Section 6 - CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS
6.1 Functions of Behavior
6.2 Antecedent Modifications
6.3 Differential Reinforcement
6.4 Functional Communication Training (FCT)
6.5 Extinction (In practice)

IBT Training Content	Course Number or Professional Development Event
Section 7 - PROFESSIONALISM
7.1 Know Ethical Guidelines
7.2 Understand Role of the IBT
7.3 Confidentiality/Privacy
7.4 How IBTs are Viewed by Others
7.5 Supervisor Relations
7.6 Reporting About Clients
7.7 Family/Client Relations

Please return this application and supplemental materials to: ACP@theibao.com

IBAO Use Only
	Content
	Instructional Hours
Reviewed by:
Date:	Date
Status:	_____ Approved _____ Insufficient Evidence
Renewal Date:	Date

2.2 ACP Renewal Application

Applicant (Institution/Company/Individual) Name:

Proposed ACP Contact:

Name of person completing this application:

Email address of person completing this application:

Address of ACP:

Format of proposed ACP (select all that apply):

_____ Online course instruction

_____ In-person course instruction

_____ Hybrid course instruction (requires some online and some in-person instruction)

_____ Professional Development (non-credit bearing)

Please complete the matrix below listing the courses or sessions proposed to meet the ACP Provider requirements: (add lines to the table as needed).

Course prefix/number (leave column blank if non-credit bearing professional development)	Course Name or Name of Professional Development Session/Event	Instructional Hours (total must be a minimum of 40)	Additional Notes, if applicable

Does the ACP applicant currently use these courses as part of a program that is approved by another ABA-related agency or organization (and if so, which?)

The following documents must be attached to complete the application for consideration to become an ACP:

• All applicable syllabi (in the case of coursework) must include objectives, content covered, assignments or activities required, and readings
• Outlines of Professional Development Sessions/Events (in the case of non-credit bearing instruction) must include objectives, content covered, assignments or activities required, and readings. The objectives, content covered, assignments or activities required, and readings must conform to the IBT EXPANDED Training Content documentation.

The applicant acknowledges the obligation of the ACP to:

• Provide instruction that fully addresses all competencies
• Provide a minimum of 40 hours of instruction to address these competencies
• Provide documentation of successful course or professional development completion
• Submit any required application or renewal fees to the IBAO
• Identify an ACP Contact
• Notify the IBAO in the event of changes in curriculum, delivery model, or ACP Contact according to the requirements outlined in this document

Select one:

_____ On behalf of the ACP Applicant, I agree to these obligations

_____ On behalf of the ACP Applicant, I do not agree to these obligations

For each of the competencies listed below, please indicate the course number or professional development event that provides instruction for the content. Evidence should be evident in the syllabi or session/event outlines that you are submitting with this application. All training must conform to the IBT EXPANDED Training Content Documentation.

IBT Training Content	Course Number or Professional Development Event
Section 1 - DISABILITIES
1.1 Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder
1.2 Common Presentation of Characteristics
1.3 Intellectual Disabilities
1.4 Down Syndrome
1.5 Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Section 2 - BEHAVIORAL BASICS
2.1 Increasing Behavior
2.2 Decreasing Behavior
2.3 Extinction (Theoretical)
2.4 Establishing Operations
2.5 Discriminative Stimulus
2.6 Schedules of Reinforcement
2.7 Conditioned Reinforcers/Tokens
Section 3 - DATA COLLECTION
3.1 Preparatory activities
3.2 Frequency
3.3 Duration
3.4 Latency
3.5 Partial interval
3.6 Whole Interval
3.7 Permanent Products
3.8 Graphing

IBT Training Content	Course Number or Professional Development Event
Section 4 - ASSISTANCE IN ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES
4.1 Preference Assessments
4.2 Functional Behavioral Assessment
4.3 Language and Functional Skills Assessments
Section 5 - TEACHING SKILLS
5.1 Teaching Protocols, Plans, Scripts
5.2 Discrete Trials Therapy
5.3 Natural Environment Teaching
5.4 Verbal Behavior
5.5 Task Analyses
5.6 Choice and Discrimination Learning
5.7 Prompting Strategies
5.8 Maintenance
5.9 Generalization
Section 6 - CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS
6.1 Functions of Behavior
6.2 Antecedent Modifications
6.3 Differential Reinforcement
6.4 Functional Communication Training (FCT)
6.5 Extinction (In practice)

IBT Training Content	Course Number or Professional Development Event
Section 7 - PROFESSIONALISM
7.1 Know Ethical Guidelines
7.2 Understand Role of the IBT
7.3 Confidentiality/Privacy
7.4 How IBTs are Viewed by Others
7.5 Supervisor Relations
7.6 Reporting About Clients
7.7 Family/Client Relations

Please return this application and supplemental materials to: ACP@theibao.com

IBAO Use Only
	Content
	Instructional Hours
Reviewed by:
Date:	Date
Status:	_____ Approved _____ Insufficient Evidence
Renewal Date:	Date

2.3 ACP Program Change Notification

ACP Name:

Name of person completing this form:

Email address of person completing this form:

Complete all sections that apply:

    _____ The ACP has identified a new ACP Contact New ACP Contact's Name: New ACP Contact's Email Address: Effective (date):

_____ CP has made substantive changes to the curriculum or delivery method of the ACP, as described below: the IBAO may reach out for additional details or documentation depending on the nature of the changes.

_____ The ACP wishes to notify the IBAO of other changes noted below: the IBAO may reach out for additional details or documentation depending on the nature of the change.

IBAO Use Only
Reviewed by:
Date:	Date
Reviewer Notes:
Status:	_____ Continued Approval with Changes Noted _____ Additional Details or Documentation Requested
Next Renewal Date:	Date
Edits Made, as applicable:	_____ Website _____ other IBAO records/database