Dan Bacon, MA, BCBA

Dan Bacon, MA, BCBA

Inclusion Specialist & Lead Teacher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Lecturer at San Diego State University

  • Education

    • San Diego State University

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      Master of Arts - MA Special Education, emphasis in Autism in Early Childhood
    • Arizona State University

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      Bachelor of Science - BS PSYCHOLOGY
  • Experience

    • St. Mark Lutheran Preschool

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2016
      Inclusion Specialist & Lead Teacher

      Developed and led staff & parent trainings regarding issues of inclusion, program development, data collection, and naturalistic intervention techniques.Taught three to five-year-old students, integrating evidence-based practice into an inclusive early childhood environment.Coordinated student goals and services with school district & early intervention professionalsSupervised and trained assistant teachers.

    • ABAcus Behavioral Health

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2016
      Clinical Supervisor

      Supervised in-home and school-based programs for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities.Conducted assessments, created family-centered intervention programs, wrote reports, and maintained client files.Developed and implemented parent training curriculum in ABA interventions, including NDBI, DTT & PECS.

    • San Diego State University

      Jan 2016 - now
      Lecturer

      I am a lecturer in the College of Education, teaching in the departments of Child & Family Development as well as Special Education.Courses TaughtCFD 275: Learning Environments & Developmentally Appropriate PracticeCFD 375B: Human Development & Learning: Early/Middle ChildhoodCFD 378B: Laboratory Experience: Preschool/Kindergarten (Fieldwork Supervision)CFD 475: Promoting Behavior Support & Classroom Organization in Early Childhood SettingsCFD 580: Observation and Assessment of Young Children’s Environments & RelationshipsCFD 590: Children with Special NeedsCFD 598: Reflective Learning PortfolioCFD 671A: Seminar in Supporting Early Childhood Mental Health: Positive Behavior Support& Early InterventionsSPED 530: Issues in Autism (Co-Taught)SPED 635: Assessment: Early Childhood Special Education and Moderate/Severe Disabilities(Co-Taught) Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

      Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
      May 2019