Jump Start Your Practice Today!

This on-demand, self-paced program is designed to help you establish a strong foundation for your independent practice in less than 3-months! Prepare for the road ahead and get started today!

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This course is for BCBAs who are interested in starting an independent practice but are overwhelmed by where to begin. With an emphasis on self-assessment, self-management, and establishing your service model, discover why you want to be an independent practitioner, who you want to serve, and how you will practice.

Objectives

  • Conduct assessments of relevant skill strengths and deficits, preferences, and potential barriers

  • Understand legal and ethical requirements of practicing independently

  • Identify key self-management strategies to employ

  • Learn how to make data-based decisions about the direction of your business

  • Determine core characteristics of the services you’ll provide

For Only $279 You'll Access:

  • On-Demand Training

    Build a strong foundation for your independent practice through the completion of 20+ brief video modules and corresponding curriculum

  • Resources & Materials

    Access guidebooks and more than 30 printable worksheets, available for 90 days after activating your training

  • Business Support Plan Guidance

    Learn about areas to assess and research, factors to consider in your service model, and steps to take in the first 12 months of practice

  • Exclusive Community

    Become part of our exclusive online community where you can meet fellow independent practitioners, access additional content, and connect with your guides.

  • Exciting Opportunity

    Replace overwhelm with excitement while preparing for your future as an independent ABA practitioner

Course Curriculum

Unit 1 - Essential Areas to Self-Assess

Objectives:

  • Understand your motivation for entering into independent practice
  • Discover your core values and guiding principles
  • Learn about your strengths and weaknesses 
  • Learn factors to consider when financially planning for your future


Unit 2 - Elements to Research

Objectives:

  • Identify who your ideal client is
  • Learn about your ideal client's wants and needs
  • Learn about your competitors and potential partners
  • Understand the conditions of the market and how to compete


Unit 3 - Core Components of a Service Model

Objectives:

  • Explore potential features of your service model
  • Explore how your services could be reimbursed
  • Establish your base rate
  • Mitigate your and the client's costs


Unit 4 - Prepare for Your Future

Objectives:

  • Identify your unique value and define your niche
  • Learn government rules & regulations that will affect you
  • Establish a 12-month timeline for  success
  • Learn about key marketing strategies


Keys to Success

Objectives:

  • Learn how to set goals & objectives that will keep you moving forward
  • Learn how to increase focus and productivity
  • Improve your behavior change efforts through effective writing strategies
  • Learn who to consider as travel companions on your journey to success


Communication

Communication between participants is encouraged and available through discussions within each lesson and our exclusive community, ABA Business Mentorship. Meet fellow independent practitioners, access additional content, and connect with your guide.

Meet Your Guide

Hi! I'm Charity Steele, a BCBA and the CEO of TreSource, Inc. As an independent ABA practitioner for over 12 years, I've had the incredible experience of establishing, growing, and thriving in my practice! 

Today, the independent practice model offers even greater opportunities for you to have the life and career of your dreams! Yet, I understand this model poses a challenge: the business of ABA. This course has been fundamentally designed to help you establish a foundation for your business and simplify your journey to independent practice.

Don't delay, jump start your practice today!

FAQ

  • What is the difference between this course and the live workshop?

    This course provides immediate access to all curricula while the workshop provides limited access until the day of the event. Both courses offer the same curriculum and access to the online community, but the workshop provides live interactions with other participants and guides and opportunity to earn CEUs.

  • How long will I have access to the coursework?

    Coursework can be accessed for 3 months from the time you begin learning.

  • How long will I have access to my guide?

    You'll have ongoing access to your guide through the ABA Business Mentorship community while enrolled in the course.

  • What is the difference between this course and the Guidance Package?

    The Guidance Package is a 12-month program and offers an expanded curriculum that includes lessons on how to legally form your business, credential with insurers, develop private pay practices, bill, and market your services. It also includes access to the Resource Library, Navigational Tools Library, and a private community where your guide will answer questions and offer additional training and tools.

  • Who do I contact if I have a question or concern?

    Contact us at [email protected].