Free discussion guide for ABA agency supervisors

A 15-minute team debrief after staff training

Use this group discussion after a training session to hear what staff learned, identify support they need and agree on a next step. The timing is an example; adjust it to your team. Use examples that protect client and staff privacy.

Example 15-minute group debrief: two minutes to name the goal, five to discuss learning, five to identify support, and three to agree on the next step. — Special Learning's example agenda, informed by the CDC's quality training standards on learner engagement, evaluation and follow-up support.

Before the group meets

Choose one learning goal from the training. Bring a general example relevant to the team's work, and decide who will capture agreed actions without identifying clients.

Four steps and five questions

1. Name the goal — 2 minutes

Remind the group of the learning goal. Ask: What was the session intended to help us understand or do?

2. Discuss learning — 5 minutes

Ask: What is one idea you can explain in your own words? Where might it be useful in your role?

3. Identify support — 5 minutes

Ask: What is still unclear or difficult? What information, practice or support would help?

4. Agree on the next step — 3 minutes

Choose one follow-up action, who will coordinate it and when the team will revisit it. Follow your organization's procedures and the directions of the qualified supervisor for any work with a person.

Capture the outcome

Learning goal: __________________________________________

Question or support needed: _________________________________

Next action and coordinating role: ____________________________

Review date: ______________________________________________

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