CCCD's professional education initiative provides both basic and advanced training in applied behavior analysis.
All new employees participate in a comprehensive basic training program.
Advanced training opportunities include a unique Leadership Training program covering topics such as the
application of behavioral research in the field of autism treatment, professional issues such as conflict management,
classroom management, professional ethics, and special education law, as well as regularly scheduled individual
mentorship opportunities. This on-going professional mentoring provides a mechanism for CCCD to develop behavior
analysts and educators possessing both the educational background and experience necessary for promotion within the
agency and advancement in the field of autism treatment.
CCCD also provides an on-site graduate training program providing a Master's of Science degree in Behavior
Analysis offered in collaboration with the University of North Texas, and internships for students from other universities.