FAQ's about the Endorsement Process
By pursuing Endorsement as a Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
Professional, you will be contributing to assuring the fidelity of PBS practices and the quality of PBS services. An Endorsement Certificate recognizes those professionals with qualifying experience and a commitment to PBS principles and practices. The PBS Endorsement achievement will demonstrate to consumers and others that you are well-qualified to provide PBS services. You will receive an elegant Endorsement Certificate and will be listed on the PBS Endorsement Registry which may provide new opportunities for providing services. |
How did the Endorsement process come about? |
The West Virginia Association for Positive Behavior Support (WVAPBS) Network is a nonprofit organization committed to collaborating statewide to promote the philosophy, core values and evidence-based practices of positive behavior support. Members represent a wide variety of systems and interests, promoting PBS within their area of expertise. The WVAPBS Network evolved from the PBS state training team created in 1991 and, in 2003, WVABPS became the first state network recognized by the international Association of Positive Behavior Support. The full membership meets semi-annually and the leadership team meets monthly. A key goal of the WVAPBS Network is fidelity of PBS services.
Over the past years, the WVAPBS Network has been highly regarded as a leader in this area and has worked with both provider and state agencies to promote quality Positive Behavior Support services in the state based on the standards of practice developed by the international APBS. In collaboration with Virginia's state PBS network and PBS endorsement process, WVABPS has established a similar PBS Endorsement process in West Virginia to promote effective standards of practice. The WVAPBS Endorsement Board is a subcommittee of the WVAPBS Network and consists of Endorsed PBS Professionals who are recognized by WVAPBS Network colleagues for their commitment and experience and who volunteer their service to the endorsement process. |
Who is eligible to apply? |
Anyone with a Bachelor’s degree in a human service field from an accredited university and an interest in Positive Behavior Support may begin to pursue Endorsement by obtaining the training, mentoring, and experience needed.
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