IBCCES provides research-based, position-specific training and certification programs to help educators, program managers, and service providers better understand individuals with cognitive disorders, as well as earn specialized credentials and professional recognition. IBCCES programs also meet federal funding requirements for Title I, Title II, IDEA, and other federal funding.
IBCCES offers a number of online training and certification programs for educators and professionals who work in an education setting to provide best practices, up-to-date training, and professional recognition.
Autism Certifications
The Certified Autism Specialist™(CAS) and Autism Certificate (AC) programs are for professionals who are responsible for providing services or support to individuals who have autism. These 14 CE training and certification programs focus on best practices in the following areas:
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- Autism Overview
- Behavior
- IEP and Program Development
- Early Childhood Identification
- Parent Communication
- Comorbidities
CAS Certification + Exam:$495 | AC Certification + Exam:$295
*Our Certified Autism Specialist certification is available in Spanish or Arabic upon request
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Autism Certification Prerequisites
Requirements Certified Autism Specialist Autism Certificate Degree + Experience Bachelors + 10 years experience -OR- Masters + 2 years experience Must currently (or soon to) be providing services to autistic individuals CE hours (training content included with program) 14 14 Certification Fee (includes training, exam + credential) $495 $295 Renewal Fee
(every 2 years)$199 $149 Who Can Benefit From Autism Certification?
Common roles for CAS include:
- Special Education Teachers
- Special Education Directors
- School Psychologists
- Behavior Specialists
- School Counselors
- General Education Teachers
- Principals & Administrators
- School Nurses
- School Counselors
- Support Staff
- Paraprofessionals
- Higher Education
- Speech Language Pathologists
- Occupational Therapists
- Physicians
- Dentists
- Behavior Therapists
- Physical Therapists
- Psychologists
- Clinical Social Workers
- Licensed Professional Counselors
- Nurses
- Recreational Therapists
Common Roles for ACs Include:
- General Education
and Special Education
Teachers - Paraprofessionals
- Behavior Specialists
- Other School Personnel
- School Bus Drivers
- Learning Center Staff
- Tutors
- Autism Organization Volunteers
- Behavior Therapists
- Childcare Directors
- First Responders
- Police Officers
- Medical Office Staff
- Autism Program Support Staff
Student Mental Health Certification – for Teachers, Paraprofessionals and Staff
The Student Mental Health Certificate (SMHC) program was created for non-mental health professionals who work in the education setting to help identify and support students with mental health concerns. The goal is to help identify these students to provide assistance or professional support faster, increase school safety and improve learning outcomes. This 14 CEU program focuses on identification and best practices in the following areas related to student mental health:
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- Depression
- Anxiety
- Suicide Prevention
- Behavior Management
- ADHD
- IEP and Program Development
- Oppositional Defiance Disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Traumatic Brain Injury
SMHC Certification + Exam:$295
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- Student Mental Health Certification Prerequisites/Requirements
Requirements Student Mental Health Certificate Degree + Experience Must currently (or soon will) work in an education setting with students CE hours (training content included with program) 14 Certification Fee (includes training, exam + credential) $295 Renewal Fee
(every 2 years)$149 Who Can Benefit From Student Mental Health Certification?
- Special Education Directors
- Student Services Directors
- Principals & Administrators
- Behavior Specialists
- Special & General Education Teachers
- Deans/Disciplinary Staff
- Speech-Language Pathologists
- Occupational Therapists
- School Counselors
- Paraprofessionals
- Administrative Personnel
- Support Staff
- Behavior Therapists
- School Nurses
- Learning Center Staff
- Tutors
Cognitive Certifications
The Board Certified Cognitive Specialist (BCCS) and Certified Cognitive Coach (CCC) training and certification programs were designed to address the need for best practices on a variety of increasingly prevalent disorders seen by educators in the classroom. The 14 CEU BCCS and CCC certifications include training on the following topics:
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- Dyslexia
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Litigation Concerns
BCCS Certification + Exam:$595 | CCC Certification + Exam:$395
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Cognitive Certification Prerequisites/Requirements
Requirements Board Certified Cognitive Specialist Certified Cognitive Coach Degree + Experience Bachelors + 10 years experience -OR- Masters + 2 years experience Must currently (or soon to) be providing services to individuals with cognitive disorders CE hours (training content included with program) 14 14 Certification Fee (includes training, exam + credential) $595 $395 Renewal Fee
(every 2 years)$295 $195 Who Can Benefit From Cognitive Certification?
Common roles for BCCS include:
- Special Education Teachers
- Special Education Directors
- School Psychologists
- Behavior Therapists
- School Counselors
- Classroom Teachers
- Principals & Administrators
- School Nurses
- School Counselors
- Support Staff
- Paraprofessionals
- Higher Education
Common Roles for CCC Include:
- Classroom Teachers
- Paraprofessionals
- Learning Center Staff
- Tutors
- Program Support Staff
- Autism Organization Volunteers
- Childcare staff
- Other School Personnel
- School Bus Drivers
Advanced Autism Certifications
The Advanced Certified Autism Specialist (ACAS) and Advanced Autism Certificates (AAC) are for practitioners looking to increase their knowledge and expertise in the field of behavior intervention and best practices. The program is designed to give professionals specific information on behavior techniques and information in order to incorporate these learnings into their day-to-day practice.
The 21 CEU ACAS and AAC certifications include training on the following topics:
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- Behavior
- Behavior Contingency
- Ethics
- Discrete Trial Training
ACAS Certification + Exam:$875 | AAC Certification + Exam:$555
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Advanced Autism Certification Prerequisites/Requirements
Requirements Advanced Certified Autism Specialist Advanced Autism Certificate Degree + Experience Bachelors + 10 years experience
-OR- Masters + 2 years experienceMust currently (or soon to) be providing services to individuals with autism Prerequisite for Advanced Certification Must currently hold CAS credential (or purchase bundle) Must currently hold AC crendential (or purchase bundle) CE hours (training content included with program) 21 21 Certification Fee if Prerequisite is Met (includes training, exam + credential) $669 $469 Renewal Fee
(every 2 years)$299 $249 Bundle Certification Package (includes prerequisite certification + advanced program) $875 $555 Who Can Benefit From Advanced Autism Certification?
Common roles for ACAS include:
- Classroom Teachers
- Special Education Teachers
- Administrators
- School Counselors
- Other support staff
- Higher Education
- Social Workers
- School Psychologists
- Speech Language Pathologists
- Occupational Therapists
- Physical Therapists
- Healthcare Providers
Common roles for AAC include:
- Classroom Teachers
- Paraprofessionals
- School Support Personnel
- Autism Organization Volunteers
- Childcare
- Medical Staff
- Autism Program Support Staff
Certification Process
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Wendy J, M.B.A., M.Ed., Dean of Students, CAS
I use my training on a daily basis in my current professions working with a wide population of students. I am able to use all of the skills that were taught in this training with children of all ages, with and without special needs. The training teaches techniques that help to individualize instruction based on each child’s own unique needs.
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Karla S, Special Education Teacher, CAS
I have a better understanding as well as extensive knowledge in the area of autism. Now I can assist my students and their parents with everything they need from academic to social/emotional, even with different behavior techniques. I have extreme patience and empathy for the different stages that some parents may face when learning that their child has been diagnosed with autism.
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Annette M, Professional School Counselor, CAS
Being a parent of an ASD child, I have had the unique position to see this population as a parent and professional. Our society has come a long way in the past 20 years, but we still have a long road ahead to get to the proper education, training, and understanding of all professionals, parents, and peers. I have plenty of students on the spectrum and now can educate families and colleagues about a student’s needs with confidence from the training and credentialing I received.
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