BEACON Basics is a semester-long professional development course focused on understanding and supporting student behavior through a function-based approach. Participants will learn to conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and develop effective Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).

The course includes a required in-person kickoff in late July or early August, followed by the required semester-long course with online modules, applied assignments, and cohort meetings.

All participants are automatically enrolled in the optional four-week BEACON Basics Extension held in January. The extension provides more in-depth instruction on selecting function and evidence-based interventions and incorporating them into comprehensive BIPs.

Important Dates

Designed for teachers, support staff, and school teams who are looking to increase their knowledge around function-based behavior intervention assessment, planning, and implementation.

PD Credit

3 PD Credits for completion of kickoff and Basics course available through the University of Idaho and Boise State University. 1 PD Credit for completion of optional extension.

PD credit registration will open in Spring 2027.

Questions

Contact: Jenny Vickhammer and
Rachel Grenzebach