The PCMA Everyday BehaviorTools Curriculum was created by a team of Board Certified Behavior Analysts and is rooted in the landmark work of Dr. Glenn Latham, a renowned psychologist, behavior analyst, and author. This course is designed to provide practical, evidence-based strategies that are both easy to learn and highly effective in everyday life.

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The curriculum has been taught across Florida for years, producing meaningful outcomes for hundreds of individuals, families, schools, and human services organizations. While grounded in the science of behavior analysis, the content is presented in a clear, interactive, and “user-friendly” format. Real-world examples make the strategies relatable, and participants consistently find the tools practical and immediately useful.

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The Everyday BehaviorTools course is the perfect companion to PCM training, equipping caregivers, teachers, and staff with proactive tools to build positive relationships, reduce challenging behavior, and strengthen desired skills.

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What You’ll Learn

Participants are introduced to a variety of “Tools” they can use right away to improve interactions, set expectations, and respond effectively to behavior. Some of the core learning objectives include:

• Recognize common uses of coercion and punishment—and understand their impact.

• Learn and apply the Maximize Relationships Tool to strengthen trust and cooperation.

• Use empathy statements and open-ended questions to build understanding.

• “Tip the scales” toward desired behavior through reinforcement.

• Strengthen positive behavior with the Strengthen Behavior Tool.

• Identify and respond to “junk behavior” appropriately.

• Practice the Pivot Tool and Non-Reactive Response Tool to de-escalate situations.

• Apply the Interrupt & Redirect Tool effectively.

• Set clear expectations with the Set Expectations Tool.

• Develop and review written behavior contracts.

• Analyze problem behavior, identify replacement skills, and practice applying all Tools in different scenarios.

These strategies are not only highly effective but often produce positive changes quickly.​

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Who Can Benefit

The Everyday BehaviorTools course is designed for use across a wide variety of settings, including:

• Schools

• Developmental centers

• Residential programs

• Day programs

• Foster care and child welfare services​