Positive Behavior Support-Nevada Family
Project Description:
Positive Behavior Support-Nevada (PBS-NV) is sponsored by a consortium of Nevada agencies and organizations and is part of a national program of state-level in-service trainings to provide supports and services for individuals with disabilities and behavior problems.
PBS-NV provides in-service training to educators, agency staff, and families who support individuals with disabilities and challenging behavior problems. The program utilizes nationally recognized, empirically based training methods and curriculum, and receives technical support from its developers. These services are not available elsewhere in Nevada as no other agency or program is funded or is capable of sustaining them.
PBS-NV uses a statewide support network and information system on Positive Behavior Support, provides technical assistance (i.e., information, consultation, on-site coaching) and training (intensive workshops and brief trainings), and influences systems change to promote services that enhance the health and well being of persons with disabilities. Core program staff and consultants work with a multidisciplinary, multi-agency statewide training team.
Collaboration efforts are a key element in the PBS-NV process. Partnerships are in place between State and private agencies, schools, and parent groups. The training teams represent organizations throughout the state. Training is conducted to multi-agency teams with about 30 entities represented in services. Eight agencies support the project through trainers, additional funding, and administrative support.
The primary goals of PBS-NV are to enhance the quality of life for individuals with challenging behaviors and assist in the reduction of problem and challenging behaviors and the increase of lifestyle options.
Keyword(s):
Positive Behavior Support
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees, Performing Research or Evaluation
Area of Emphasis
Quality Assurance, Education & Early Intervention, Employment-Related Activities, Housing-Related Activities, Recreation-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other
Target Audience:
Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Urban, Specific Groups
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Mulit-County, State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
