Since 2000, Korea has been a forerunner in the adoption of PBS practices and is perfectly poised to establish an APBS network. Although the efforts of this early group have diversified, there remains a strong, interdisciplinary cadre devoted to application of PBS for individuals with behavioral challenges. In addition, national PBS Project in Korea has created an extensive network within special education.
The primary purpose for establishing an APBS Network in Korea is to provide a forum for individuals, agencies, and programs to communicate and further enhance practices, leading to increased adoption and integration of PBS principles. Through its activities, Korea APBS network would be able to provide recognition, training, information, and collaboration. The focus of this network will be inter-agency and interdisciplinary in nature, seeking engagement of family support organizations, developmental services, mental health, advocacy programs, community-based service providers (e.g., behavior analysts, social workers, counselors, therapists), educators, and other relevant disciplines.
Main purpose of this organization is to develop mechanisms to promote collaboration and information sharing across members that may include an online forum, and materials depository. Secondly, we try to establish standards for the adoption and dissemination of information so that all materials shared represent the essential features of PBS. Finally, we tries to establish the wraparound social system of through the educational revolution of PBS.
Let's go together for the front, colleagues!