Frequently Asked Questions

CUBS aims to keep all students in their natural, least restrictive environment, so unlike counselors and social workers, district behavior analysts do not pull students out of the classroom. Instead, our interventions occur in the student's natural environment and include a collaborative relationship with the teacher to develop strategies and make shifts in the classroom. CUBS also operates with a referral process rather than caseloads. This is in an effort to collaborate within our own team and across an interdisciplinary team for each referral.

You can request a CUBS referral through your child's school administrators (Principal and Assistant Principal). From there, you will receive notification from the CUBS team to set up a referral meeting.

There are two options:

1. Move forward with the special education process and CUBS gets put on hold.
2. Move forward with the special education process and CUBS runs separately but parallel in providing updated data for eligibility.

In some instances, there may be a need for CUBS to pair with the special education process.

CUBS offers a variety of services. We have consultation at the student, class-wide, grade and building level. When consulting, we work with teams to rebuild relationships and create environments where students and staff are successful in addressing their needs. Addressing needs could be a variety of areas, from behavior to establishing systems with consistent responses and academics. Behavior Analysis uses its science to teach and maintain skills. We also offer professional learning opportunities at the grade, building and district level. We use a behavior analytic approach to address multiple topics on which we train others.

CUBS can offer the use of a district-approved camera in the classroom. Recording would NEVER be utilized on the camera—it runs live with sound. There is a required application that the Rockwood Technology Department puts on the computer to access the camera. If you have more questions about this, please ask us.

The point of having bi-weekly meetings is to ensure the whole team (school and home) is on the same page when it comes to communication, aware of any changes and gives opportunities to have voices in celebrations/concerns at that time.

Yes, CUBS offers virtual or over-the-phone meetings for parents or guardians to accommodate schedules and availability.

If there is no waitlist, the process typically takes a minimum of four weeks between the time a referral ticket is submitted and the post-observation meeting is held. This includes time for a minimum of three observations, and often takes place across a three-week time frame. When the post-observation meeting is complete, the time frame moving forward will depend on the level of support the team selects. If teams opt for partial support, the time frame from implementation to CUBS exit ranges from four to six weeks. If teams select full support, the time frame will be a minimum of six weeks from the start of implementation to CUBS exit.

Reinforcement is:

• Planned out
• Adult-led
• Follows desired behavior
• Delivered with praise
• Long-term, positive change

Bribery is:

• NOT planned out
• Reactive
• Follows undesired behavior
• Often involves negotiation
• Behavior worsens, short term change