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RBT 40 Hour Training Certificate

School-Based RBT 40-Hour Training

This training program is designed to meet the 2026 training eligibility requirement for RBT certification. This training is offered independent of the BACB.
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We’ve never seen an RBT course that was actually made to prepare you for being a school-based behavior technician, so we made one.

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) & Paraeducator Competency Alignment

All of this course content is cross-listed with the Core Competencies for Special Education Paraeducators by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).

Not only is this is a great way to cross-train paraprofessionals, but you can use education grant funding to pay for these training seats. 

Built for school-based RBTs, by practicing school-based behavior specialists

Inspired, created, and delivered by practicing school-based behavior specialists who truly understand the unique scenarios that school-based RBTs encounter day in and day out.

We frame everything in this course within the context of the school environment to give you a solid foundation as a school-based RBT.

Developed with funding from the United States Department of Education

“But I’ve never seen a RBT 40-Hour Pre-Licensure Course that actually delivered relevant, school-based content” - you’re right, we don’t think you have - because we’re the first course to do so that we know of.

The United States Department of Education recognized this gap as well, and that's why they funded the development of this innovative, cross-listed course.

Here’s what’s inside:

Engaging Content

We’ve heard from many RBTs that a lot of pre-licensure courses are… well, in the words of one we talked with, "snooze-worthy."

Learning is most effective when you’re not dozing off, so we’ve embedded various TikTokers, homebrewed memes, and pop culture exemplars throughout the course including: Shrek, Seinfeld, The Bachelor, House, Big Bang Theory, Rugrats, Caillou, The Office, Brooklyn 99.

Developed by RBTs, for RBTs

The entire course was developed by qualified trainers with decades of experience in school settings, including an educator turned behavior analyst and two paraeducators turned RBTs.

Assistant Trainers:
  • Candace McCoy, RBT
  • Manny Huecias, RBT
Responsible Trainer:
  • Heather Volchko, BCBA

Meets BACB 2026 Requirements

We’re a bit ahead of the game (in a good way!). This entire course has been developed in accordance with the new training requirements that were adopted in December 2023.

This training program is designed to meet the 2026 training eligibility requirement for RBT certification.
Q: What makes our RBT training different from the others?

A: Our focus on schools.
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Full RBT 40-Hour
Certificate of Completion

This is the full 40-Hour course designed for those who are pursuing RBT certification. Cohorts launch at the beginning of every month, must be completed within four months, and certificates are generated by real, live humans -- all due to the updated board regulations.

This training program is designed to meet the 2026 training eligibility requirement for RBT certification. This training is offered independent of the BACB.

School-Based Behavior Technician Certificate of Learning

This learning track includes all of the core RBT course content learning. This is designed for school staff who would like to complete the same training, but at their own pace without plans to become an RBT. 

RBT Course Study Materials and Practice Assessments

Study sheets, mini quizzes, and practice exams are designed to help you focus on exam content while completing the course, review specific portions content in preparation for the exam, or solidify your learning.

Meet your trainers!

Heather Volchko, BCBA

Heather Volchko is a school-based consultant and program evaluator specializing in emotional and behavioral disorders, trauma-informed behavior analysis, organizational behavior management, and leadership psychology. She has been a coordinator, teacher, and paraprofessional in therapeutic, alternative, self-contained, resource, and correctional settings. Outside of her professional work, she has worked abroad with various international education organizations as well as stateside with organizations facilitating upward mobility with disadvantaged populations. Heather is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with her Bachelors in Special Education, Masters in Educational Psychology, and is currently pursuing her doctorate.

Manny Huecias, RBT

Manny Huecias is a school-based behavior technician and online community host specializing in social, emotional, and behavioral challenges experienced by elementary aged student populations. He has been a community pop up virtual learning facilitator, restaurant manager, and avid volunteer in his community. Outside of his professional work, he has been a special needs inclusion summer camp counselor and an active youth leader in his church. Manny is a Registered Behavior Technician with college coursework in education and psychology.

Candace McCoy, RBT

Candace McCoy is a school-based behavior technician and assistant organizational development specialist specializing in social, emotional, and behavioral challenges experienced by preteen and adolescent student populations as well as organizational behavior management. She has been a restaurant manager, travel agent, bartender, and paraprofessional in the private and public sectors. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family of young men. Candace is a Registered Behavior Technician with college coursework in education and interpretation.

Special Guest: Dr. Rick Van Acker

Richard Van Acker is a nationally recognized expert in the field of special education specializing in troubled youth, emotional and behavioral disorders, violence prevention, cognitive behavioral interventions, and social interactions between students and teachers. He has been a consultant, professor, researcher, clinical director, program director, educator, and child care worker along the continuum from public through residential educational settings. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys close relationships with his family and exploring archaeological sites. Rick has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology, a Master of Arts in Medical Anthropology, a Masters of Social Work, and a Doctor of Education in Special Education.