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The science of applied behavior analysis has a lot to offer the area of educational administration. While many educational systems use some behavioral tactics and measures, one model has demonstrated an effective approach that applies behavioral strategies to all aspects of education. The Comprehensive Application of Behavior Analysis to Schooling (CABAS®) model of education is a systems approach to all aspects of an educational system, allowing educational administrators to make informed decisions that lead to the best possible outcomes for students. The CABAS® model views the behaviors of all members of the system (students, parents, teachers, mentor teachers/supervisors, and administrators) as dependent upon each other, and the behaviors of each can be measured, analyzed, and acted upon to effect better outcomes for students. The following chapter will outline the components of the CABAS® model and describe how each component affects the other. The structure and cybernetic relations between the various component members of the CABAS® model and its primary measurement system, training, and supervision procedures are outlined in the following chapter. This chapter will also address some ethical considerations, certification and licensure requirements, and general information about the CABAS® model of education.
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Singer-Dudek, J., Keohane, DD., Matthews, K. (2021). Educational Systems Administration: The Comprehensive Application of Behavior Analysis to Schooling (CABAS®) Model. In: Maragakis, A., Drossel, C., Waltz, T.J. (eds) Applications of Behavior Analysis in Healthcare and Beyond. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-57969-2_17
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