Amanda is passionate about dissemination of behavior analytic practices to both academic and novice audiences. As a researcher, she is experienced in presenting at national and international academic conferences. As a teacher and consultant, she has delivered hundreds of hours of training and professional development to thousands of teachers, paraprofessionals, related service providers, and school administrators. With these experiences, Amanda has become skilled at delivering in-person and virtual presentation formats.
Note: Presentations accepted or delivered prior to January, 2022 are listed under last name Austin.
National & International Conferences
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Borosh, A. M. (presenting author) (November, 2022). Particpatory action research to build sustainable professional developement for Tier I behavior support. Poster presentation 45th Annual Teacher Education Division Conference Kaleidoscope Poster Session, Richmond, VA.
Award for Outstanding Single-Case Research! |
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Begeske, J., Shannon, E. Borosh, A. (presenting author), Zhang, J., Sulu, M., Mason, R. (May, 2022). Program evaluation of special education programming in a public elementary school. Symposium at Association for Applied Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Annual Convention, Boston, MA
Folkerts, R., Borosh, A. (co-presenting author), Carpenter, M., Johnson, H. (February, 2022). Including student voice in functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention planning. Concurrent session presentation at Council for Exceptional Children Convention, 100th Anniversary, online.
David, M., Voorhis, C., Borosh, A., & Gregori, E. (February, 2022). Addressing challenging behavior through school-based functional behavior assessments and interventions. Concurrent session presentation at Council for Exceptional Children Convention, 100th Anniversary, online.
Austin, A. (presenting author), Crosley, H., Newson, A., Mason, R., Voorhis, C. (May, 2021). Special education teachers as coach for paraprofessionals’ implementation of evidence-based practices: A systematic and quality review. Poster presentation at Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Annual Convention, online.
Folkerts, R., Borosh, A. (co-presenting author), Carpenter, M., Johnson, H. (February, 2022). Including student voice in functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention planning. Concurrent session presentation at Council for Exceptional Children Convention, 100th Anniversary, online.
David, M., Voorhis, C., Borosh, A., & Gregori, E. (February, 2022). Addressing challenging behavior through school-based functional behavior assessments and interventions. Concurrent session presentation at Council for Exceptional Children Convention, 100th Anniversary, online.
Austin, A. (presenting author), Crosley, H., Newson, A., Mason, R., Voorhis, C. (May, 2021). Special education teachers as coach for paraprofessionals’ implementation of evidence-based practices: A systematic and quality review. Poster presentation at Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Annual Convention, online.
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Mason, R. A., Lory, C., Matijevic, J., Rispoli, M., Smith, J. E., Schnitz, A, Wills, A., Austin, A. (presenting author) (May, 2021). ParaImpact: Practice-based coaching to improve fidelity of a special educator's implementation of systematic instruction. Symposium presentation at Association for Applied Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Annual Convention, online. |
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Regional & Local Conferences
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Borosh, A. M. (co-presenting author), Gardiner, S. & Montoya, S. (November, 2022). Creating sustainable implementation of Tier I behavior supports. Paper presentation at Indiana Association for School Principals Fall Professionals Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
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Rispoli, M., Voorhis, C., Borosh, A. (co-presenting author), Shannon, E. & Mason, R. (March, 2022). Effects of Practice-based coaching via telehealth on parent implementation of functional communication training. Poster presentation at Annual Graduate Student Education Research Symposium (AGSERS), West Lafayette, IN
1st place for Best Completed-Research Poster! |
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Begeske, J., Shannon, E., Austin, A. (co-presenting author), Zhang, J., Sulu, M., Mason, R. A. (March, 2021). Research collaboration with a public elementary school to improve special education programming: Participatory action research. Poster presentation at Annual Graduate Student Education Research Symposium (AGSERS), online.
1st place for Best In-Progress Research Poster!
1st place for Best In-Progress Research Poster!
Other Conference Activities
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Folkerts, R., Austin, A. (co-presenting author) (July, 2020). Supporting stressed-out staff: Evidence-based strategies for motivating staff to manage student behavior. Conference presentation at Chicago Public Schools’ 2020 Summer Leadership Institute, Chicago, IL. (online) |
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Austin, A. (presenting author), Kosmacek, K. (August, 2019). Autism Spectrum Disorder: Characteristics, teaching strategies, social skills support, and behavioral strategies. Conference presentation at Chicago Public Schools’ Social Emotional Learning Summer Institute, Chicago, IL. (in-person)
Miller, E., Austin, A. (presenting author). (July, 2019). Best practices for conducting functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and writing behavior intervention plans (BIPs). Conference presentation at the 2nd Annual Ready, Set…Teach! Early Childhood Education Conference, Chicago, IL. (in-person)
Austin, A. (presenting author). (August, 2018). Using data to address challenging behavior. Conference presentation at Chicago Public Schools’ Social Emotional Learning Summer Institute, Chicago, IL. (in-person).
Newell, K., Frogge, F., Nishimura, C., Austin, A. (panelist), & McGiverin, B. (September, 2013). Disproportionality in school discipline: Symptoms of privatization of public education and zero-tolerance policies. Panel presentation at event titled Reversing the Criminalization of School Discipline, Austin, TX. (in-person).
Teich, A., Cloud, D., Zarifis, K., Roberts, K., Austin, A. (chair). (August, 2012). From Chicago to Austin: The fight to save public education. Panel chair at Chicago Teachers Union solidarity event. Austin, TX. (in-person).
Miller, E., Austin, A. (presenting author). (July, 2019). Best practices for conducting functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and writing behavior intervention plans (BIPs). Conference presentation at the 2nd Annual Ready, Set…Teach! Early Childhood Education Conference, Chicago, IL. (in-person)
Austin, A. (presenting author). (August, 2018). Using data to address challenging behavior. Conference presentation at Chicago Public Schools’ Social Emotional Learning Summer Institute, Chicago, IL. (in-person).
Newell, K., Frogge, F., Nishimura, C., Austin, A. (panelist), & McGiverin, B. (September, 2013). Disproportionality in school discipline: Symptoms of privatization of public education and zero-tolerance policies. Panel presentation at event titled Reversing the Criminalization of School Discipline, Austin, TX. (in-person).
Teich, A., Cloud, D., Zarifis, K., Roberts, K., Austin, A. (chair). (August, 2012). From Chicago to Austin: The fight to save public education. Panel chair at Chicago Teachers Union solidarity event. Austin, TX. (in-person).
Professional Development
*denotes I was responsible for researching & developing the presentation
*Autism Spectrum Disorder: Characteristics, myths, and facts (live webinar). District-wide professional development for Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL. 2020, on-going.
*Best practices for conducting functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and developing behavior intervention plans (BIPs) (in person & live webinar). District-wide professional development for Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL. 2017-2020, on-going.
Choosing function-based behavior interventions and replacement behaviors (in-person & live webinar). District-wide professional development for Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL. 2017-2020, on-going.
*Defining behaviors and antecedent, behavior, consequence data collection (in-person & live webinar). District-wide professional development for Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL. 2019-2020, on-going.
*Teaching social skills to students with disabilities (live webinar). District-wide professional development for Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL. 2020, on-going.
Introduction to applied behavior analysis (in-person). District-wide professional development for Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL. 2017-2020, on-going.
*Quantitative behavior data collection, graphing, and analysis (in-person & live webinar). District-wide professional development for Chicago Public schools, Chicago, IL 2017-2020, on-going.
*Creating and implementing reinforcement systems for students with low-incidence disabilities (live webinar). District-wide professional development for Chicago Public schools, Chicago, IL, 2020, on-going.
Class-wide behavioral systems and supports (live webinar). District-wide professional development for Chicago Public schools, Chicago, IL, 2020, on-going.
Individualized Education Program (IEP) goal development: Creating SMART goals (in person). District-wide professional development for Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL 2019-2020.
Responding to and de-escalating challenging behavior (live webinar). District-wide professional development for Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL, 2020, on-going
*Best practices for conducting functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and developing behavior intervention plans (BIPs) (in person & live webinar). District-wide professional development for Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL. 2017-2020, on-going.
Choosing function-based behavior interventions and replacement behaviors (in-person & live webinar). District-wide professional development for Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL. 2017-2020, on-going.
*Defining behaviors and antecedent, behavior, consequence data collection (in-person & live webinar). District-wide professional development for Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL. 2019-2020, on-going.
*Teaching social skills to students with disabilities (live webinar). District-wide professional development for Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL. 2020, on-going.
Introduction to applied behavior analysis (in-person). District-wide professional development for Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL. 2017-2020, on-going.
*Quantitative behavior data collection, graphing, and analysis (in-person & live webinar). District-wide professional development for Chicago Public schools, Chicago, IL 2017-2020, on-going.
*Creating and implementing reinforcement systems for students with low-incidence disabilities (live webinar). District-wide professional development for Chicago Public schools, Chicago, IL, 2020, on-going.
Class-wide behavioral systems and supports (live webinar). District-wide professional development for Chicago Public schools, Chicago, IL, 2020, on-going.
Individualized Education Program (IEP) goal development: Creating SMART goals (in person). District-wide professional development for Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL 2019-2020.
Responding to and de-escalating challenging behavior (live webinar). District-wide professional development for Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL, 2020, on-going
Podcasts
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Amanda was invited to guest-host The Reinforcer Podcast, episode 6: Social media! A behavior-analytic perspective of social media behavior.
Does the red notification dot on your phone serve as a discriminative stimulus for reinforcement for you, or a stimulus delta? Jump to minute 32 to hear our convo. How is verbal behavior related to our social media use? Skip to minute 50:45 to listen to my take. |
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