Sweetwater Union High School District

Behavior Support Team Professional Development

Training Announcement 

• Date: October 16, 2026

• Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM (Check-in at 1:15 PM)

• Location: SUHSD Professional Development Center | 680 L St, Suite C, Chula Vista, CA 91911

• Cost: Free for SUHSD member school districts

• Presented By: SUHSD Behavior Support Team

• Target Audience: Special Education & General Education Teachers, School Psychologists, Administrators, Behaviorists, Paraprofessionals

Overview

This training—developed by the Special Services Behavior Support Team at Sweetwater Union High School District—focuses on mastering behavioral data collection to drive objective Individualized Education Program (IEP) decisions, accurate Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), and effective classroom supports.

Key Learning Objectives

• Define Observable & Measurable Behaviors: Shift from subjective labels to precise, observable topographies (e.g., "throwing objects" or "calling out") to ensure accurate data tracking.

• Differentiate Incident Reports from Emergency Reports: Learn when to use an Incident Report (IR) for high-level tracking versus a Behavior Emergency Report (BER) when unpredictable behaviors require immediate emergency interventions.

• Utilize Multiple Data Collection Methods: Select and implement appropriate measurement strategies, including Frequency, Duration, Latency, Interval, and Severity scales.

• Identify Behavioral Functions: Collect Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence (ABC) data to determine whether behaviors are driven by Escape, Attention, Tangible access, or Sensory needs.

Contact Information

To Request/Schedule: Contact your district school psychologist or the BeST team to set up a session date and location.

Want resources to train your own staff? Access our slide deck here.