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Joe D. Dracobly

Title: Assistant Professor

Department: Behavior Analysis

College: College of Health and Public Service

Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae Link

Education

  • PhD, University of Kansas, 2014
    Major: Behavioral Psychology
    Dissertation: An Evaluation of Procedures that Affect Response Variability
  • MS, University of North Texas, 2009
    Major: Behavior Analysis
    Dissertation: Progressing from Identification and Functional Analysis of Precursor Behavior to Treatment of Self-Injury
  • BA, Gonzaga University, 2005
    Major: Psychology and Italian Studies

Current Scheduled Teaching

BEHV 4010.001Functional Analysis and Problem BehaviorSpring 2025
BEHV 5540.001Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues in Behavior AnalysisSpring 2025
BEHV 5815.701PracticumSpring 2025
HLSC 6950.044Doctoral DissertationFall 2024
BEHV 5500.001Functional Analysis and Behavior DisordersFall 2024
BEHV 4010.001Functional Analysis and Problem BehaviorFall 2024 Syllabus
BEHV 5820.701InternshipFall 2024
BEHV 5950.701Master's ThesisFall 2024
BEHV 5815.701PracticumFall 2024

Previous Scheduled Teaching

HLSC 6950.044Doctoral DissertationSummer 5W2 2024
BEHV 5820.701InternshipSummer 10W 2024
BEHV 5950.701Master's ThesisSummer 10W 2024
BEHV 6910.701Developing Behavior Analytic Expertise IISpring 2024
BEHV 4010.001Functional Analysis and Problem BehaviorSpring 2024 Syllabus SPOT
BEHV 5540.001Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues in Behavior AnalysisSpring 2024 SPOT
BEHV 5950.701Master's ThesisSpring 2024
BEHV 5815.701PracticumSpring 2024
BEHV 5900.701Special ProblemsSpring 2024
BEHV 6810.701Developing Behavior Analytic Expertise IFall 2023
BEHV 4010.001Functional Analysis and Problem BehaviorFall 2023 Syllabus SPOT
BEHV 5820.701InternshipFall 2023
BEHV 5950.701Master's ThesisFall 2023
BEHV 5815.701PracticumFall 2023
BEHV 5250.001Topics in Behavior AnalysisFall 2023 SPOT
BEHV 5619.001Fundamentals and Techniques of Compassionate and Effective Behavior ChangeSummer 10W 2023 SPOT
BEHV 5950.701Master's ThesisSummer 10W 2023
BEHV 5815.701PracticumSummer 10W 2023
BEHV 5900.701Special ProblemsSummer 10W 2023
BEHV 5618.918ABA Foundations, Concepts and Principles 2Spring 2023 SPOT
HLSC 6950.044Doctoral DissertationSpring 2023
BEHV 5820.701InternshipSpring 2023 SPOT
BEHV 5950.701Master's ThesisSpring 2023
BEHV 5815.701PracticumSpring 2023
BEHV 5900.701Special ProblemsSpring 2023
BEHV 5570.001Training and Supervision of Staff in Human Service SettingsSpring 2023 SPOT
HLSC 6950.044Doctoral DissertationFall 2022
BEHV 5820.701InternshipFall 2022 SPOT
BEHV 5950.701Master's ThesisFall 2022
BEHV 5815.701PracticumFall 2022
BEHV 5140.001Research Methods in Behavior AnalysisFall 2022 SPOT
BEHV 5900.710Special ProblemsFall 8W2 2022
BEHV 5250.001Topics in Behavior AnalysisFall 2022 SPOT
BEHV 5820.701InternshipSummer 10W 2022
BEHV 5950.701Master's ThesisSummer 10W 2022
HLSC 6950.044Doctoral DissertationSpring 2022
BEHV 4010.001Functional Analysis and Problem BehaviorSpring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
BEHV 5820.701InternshipSpring 2022
BEHV 5950.701Master's ThesisSpring 2022
BEHV 5815.701PracticumSpring 2022 SPOT
BEHV 4900.701Special ProblemsSpring 2022
BEHV 5900.701Special ProblemsSpring 2022
BEHV 5570.001Training and Supervision of Staff in Human Service SettingsSpring 2022 SPOT
BEHV 6910.701Developing Behavior Analytic Expertise IIFall 2021
HLSC 6950.044Doctoral DissertationFall 2021
BEHV 4010.001Functional Analysis and Problem BehaviorFall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
BEHV 4951.701Honors College Capstone ThesisFall 2021
BEHV 5820.701InternshipFall 2021
BEHV 5950.701Master's ThesisFall 2021
BEHV 5815.701PracticumFall 2021 SPOT
BEHV 5140.001Research Methods in Behavior AnalysisFall 2021 SPOT
BEHV 5900.701Special ProblemsFall 2021
BEHV 6900.701Special ProblemsFall 2021
BEHV 3996.701Honors College Mentored Research ExperienceSummer 10W 2021
BEHV 5820.701InternshipSummer 5W1 2021
BEHV 5950.701Master's ThesisSummer 5W1 2021
BEHV 5810.701PracticumSummer 5W1 2021
BEHV 6810.701Developing Behavior Analytic Expertise ISpring 2021
BEHV 4010.001Functional Analysis and Problem BehaviorSpring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
BEHV 3996.002Honors College Mentored Research ExperienceSpring 2021
BEHV 5950.701Master's ThesisSpring 2021
BEHV 5815.701PracticumSpring 2021 SPOT
BEHV 5570.001Training and Supervision of Staff in Human Service SettingsSpring 2021 SPOT
BEHV 4010.001Functional Analysis and Problem BehaviorFall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
BEHV 5950.701Master's ThesisFall 2020
BEHV 5815.701PracticumFall 2020
BEHV 5140.001Research Methods in Behavior AnalysisFall 2020 SPOT
BEHV 4010.001Functional Analysis and Problem BehaviorSpring 2020 Syllabus
BEHV 5820.701InternshipSpring 2020
BEHV 5950.701Master's ThesisSpring 2020
BEHV 5815.701PracticumSpring 2020
BEHV 5570.001Training and Supervision of Staff in Human Service SettingsSpring 2020
BEHV 4010.001Functional Analysis and Problem BehaviorFall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
BEHV 5950.701Master's ThesisFall 2019
BEHV 5140.001Research Methods in Behavior AnalysisFall 2019 SPOT
BEHV 5950.701Master's ThesisSummer 5W1 2019
BEHV 5950.701Master's ThesisSummer 5W2 2019
BEHV 5815.701PracticumSummer 5W1 2019
BEHV 5815.701PracticumSpring 2019
BEHV 5570.001Training and Supervision of Staff in Human Service SettingsSpring 2019 SPOT
BEHV 5140.001Research Methods in Behavior AnalysisFall 2018 SPOT

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Book Chapter

  • Dracobly, J.D. (2022). Creativity in the Classroom: 
What It Is and How to Make It Happen. Behavioral Pedagogies for Online Learning. Hedgehog Publishers.
  • Dracobly, J.D., Smith, R.G. (2022). Functional Analysis of Behavioral Challenges with Adults with Autism. Handbook of Quality of Life for Adults Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Springer Nature.
  • Dozier, C.L., Dracobly, J.D., Payne, S.P. (2013). Unique Considerations of Prader-Willi Syndrome. . Handbook of Crisis Intervention for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities.
  • Journal Article

  • Houck, E.J., Dracobly, J.D., Smith, R.G., Bauer, M., Pelletier, D., Sanchez, A. (2024). Adapting Preference Assessments and Reinforcement Schedules to Increase Mask Wearing with Adults with Intellectual Disabilities. Behavioral Interventions.
  • Leon, Y., Brewer, A., Fandal, M., Jimenez-Gomez, C., Dracobly, J.D. (2023). Assessment and Treatment of Probelm Behaivor Occasioned by Unpredicatable Transitions for Children with Autism. Behavioral Interventions.
  • Houck, E.J., Dracobly, J.D. (2022). Trauma-Informed Care for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: From Disparity to Policies for Effective Action. Perspectives on Behavior Science.
  • Houck, E.J., Dracobly, J.D., Baak, S.A. (2022). A Practitioner's Guide for Selecting Functional Communication Responses. Behavior Analysis in Practice.
  • Dracobly, J.D. (2019). On the relation between variability and creativity: A summary of conceptual work and advancements from applied research.. Revista Brasileira de Terapia Comportamental e Cognitiva. Brazilian Association of Behavioral Psychology and Medicine (ABPMC). http://www.usp.br/rbtcc/index.php/RBTCC
  • Dracobly, J.D., Dozier, C.L., Briggs, A.M., Juanico, J.F. (2018). Reliability and Validity of Indirect Assessment Outcomes: Experts Versus Caregivers. Journal of Learning and Motivation. 62 77-90.
  • Dracobly, J.D., Dozier, C.L., Briggs, A.M., Juanico, J.F. (2017). An Analysis of Procedures that Affect Response Variability. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. 50 (3) 600-621.
  • Smith, C.M., Smith, R.G., Dracobly, J.D., Pace, A.P. (2012). Multiple-Respondent Anecdotal Assessments: An Analysis of Interrater Agreement and Correspondence with Analogue Assessment Outcomes. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. 45 (4) 779-795.
  • Bayles, M.W., Boutain, A.R., Brandt, Julie A. Ackerlund, Call, N., Dracobly, J.D., Greer, B.D., Gureghian, D.L., Harper, A.M., Merritt, T.A., Miller, J.R., Payne, S.W., Morris, E.K. (2012). On Critchfield's Proposal: Student Concerns and Recommendations In Response. Other. 35 (1) 127-131.
  • Dracobly, J.D., Smith, R.G. (2012). Progressing from Identification and Functional Analysis of Precursor Behavior to Treatment of Self-Injurious Behavior. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. 45 (2) 361-374.

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

    Contract

  • Smith, R.G., Dracobly, J.D., "Behavior Services - Denton State Supported Living Center," sponsored by Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State, $278070 Funded. (2018 - 2019).
  • Smith, R.G., Dracobly, J.D., "Efficient Functional Assessment Training," sponsored by Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State, $85000 Funded. (2018 - 2019).
  • Dracobly, J.D., "Efficient Functional Assessment Process," sponsored by Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State, Funded. (2019 - 2020).
  • Grant - Research

  • Dracobly, J.D., "Behavior Analysis Resource Center: Assessment and Analysis in a Clinical Setting for Staff of Denton State Supported Living Center," sponsored by Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State, $1390350 Funded. (2023 - 2027).
  • Dracobly, J.D., "Efficient Functional Assessment Process," sponsored by Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State, $95525 Funded. (2023 - 2024).
  • Dracobly, J.D. (Principal), "Lone Star Day Program and UNT Behavior Analysis Resource Center," sponsored by Lone Star Day Progam, LLC, Private, $87141 Funded. (2023 - 2024).
  • Houck, E.J. (Principal), Dracobly, J.D. (Supporting), "Toward an Understanding of Conditioned Aversive Stimuli on Physiology and Behavior in People with ID Who Have Experienced Trauma," sponsored by Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis, International, $5000 Funded. (2022 - 2023).
  • Dracobly, J.D., "Behavior Analysis Resource Center: Assessment and Analysis in a Clinical Setting for Staff of Denton State Supported Living Center," sponsored by Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State, $278070 Funded. (2022 - 2023).
  • Dracobly, J.D., "Efficient Functional Assessment Process," sponsored by Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State, $95525 Funded. (2022 - 2023).
  • Dracobly, J.D., "Behavior Analysis Resource Center: Assessment and Analysis in a Clinical Setting for Staff of Denton State Supported Living Center," sponsored by Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State, $278070 Funded. (2021 - 2022).
  • Dracobly, J.D., "Efficient Functional Assessment Process," sponsored by Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State, $95525 Funded. (2021 - 2022).
  • Dracobly, J.D., "Behavior Analysis Resource Center: Assessment and Analysis in a Clinical Setting for Staff of Denton State Supported Living Center," sponsored by Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State, $278070 Funded. (2020 - 2021).
  • Dracobly, J.D., "Efficient Functional Assessment Process," sponsored by Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State, $95525 Funded. (2020 - 2021).
  • Dracobly, J.D. (Principal), "Behavior Analysis Resource Center: Clinic, Caseload, and Staff Training at Denton State Supported Living Center," sponsored by Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State, $278247 Funded. (2019 - 2020).
  • Dracobly, J.D., "Efficient Functional Assessment Process," sponsored by Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State, $95525 Funded. (2019 - 2020).
  • Dracobly, J.D. (Principal), "Behavior Analysis Resource Center: Assessment and Analysis in a Clinical Setting for Staff of Denton State Supported Living Center," sponsored by Texas Health and Human Services Commissi, ST, Funded. (2021 - 2022).
  • Dracobly, J.D. (Principal), "Behavior Analysis Resource Center: Assessment and Analysis in a Clinical Setting for Staff of Denton State Supported Living Center," sponsored by Texas Health and Human Services Commissi, ST, Funded. (2020 - 2021).
  • Dracobly, J.D. (Principal), "Efficient Functional Assessment Process," sponsored by Texas Health and Human Services Commissi, ST, Funded. (2020 - 2021).
  • Grant - Service

  • Mathews, L. (Co-Principal), Gafford, L.C. (Co-Principal), Sharma, R. (Co-Principal), Dracobly, J.D., "UNT Neurodiversity Training Program," sponsored by Private Donor: Jerome "Bruzzy" Westheimer (From Diamond Eagles Program), Other, $72784 Funded. (2022 - 2024).
  • Dracobly, J.D., "Behavior Analysis Resource Center: Positive Behavior Management and Support Workshop," sponsored by Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State, $62180 Funded. (2023 - 2023).
  • Dracobly, J.D., "Behavior Analysis Resource Center: Positive Behavior Management and Support Workshop," sponsored by Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State, $45080 Funded. (2022 - 2022).
  • Dracobly, J.D., "Behavior Analysis Resource Center: Positive Behavior Management and Support Workshop," sponsored by Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State, $45632 Funded. (2021 - 2021).
  • Dracobly, J.D., "Behavior Analysis Resource Center: Positive Behavior Management and Support Workshop," sponsored by Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State, $45632 Funded. (2020 - 2020).
  • Dracobly, J.D. (Principal), "Behavior Analysis Resource Center � Competency Based Training: Efficient Functional Assessment Process," sponsored by Texas Health and Human Services Commissi, ST, Funded. (2021 - 2022).
  • Dracobly, J.D. (Principal), "Behavior Analysis Resource Center: Positive Behavior Management and Support Workshop," sponsored by Texas Health and Human Services Commissi, ST, Funded. (2021 - 2021).
  • Dracobly, J.D. (Principal), "Behavior Analysis Resource Center: Clinic, Caseload, and Staff Training at Denton State Supported Living Center," sponsored by Texas Health and Human Services Commissi, ST, Funded. (2019 - 2021).
  • Dracobly, J.D. (Principal), "Behavior Analysis Resource Center: Positive Behavior Management and Support Workshop," sponsored by Texas Health and Human Services Commissi, ST, Funded. (2020 - 2020).
  • Dracobly, J.D. (Principal), "Efficient Functional Assessment Process," sponsored by Texas Health and Human Services Commissi, ST, Funded. (2019 - 2020).
  • Dracobly, J.D. (Principal), "BARC - PBMS Workshops," sponsored by Texas Health and Human Services Commissi, ST, Funded. (2018 - 2019).
  • Dracobly, J.D. (Principal), Smith, R.G. (Principal), "BARC DSSLC," sponsored by Texas Health and Human Services Commissi, ST, Funded. (2018 - 2019).
  • Dracobly, J.D. (Principal), "Behavior Analysis Resource Center - Competency Based Training," sponsored by Texas Health and Human Services Commissi, ST, Funded. (2018 - 2019).
  • Grant - Teaching

  • Dracobly, J.D., "Graduate Recruitment Event Fund," sponsored by Office of Admissions, University of North Texas, $1000 Funded. (2024 - 2024).
  • Dracobly, J.D., "Graduate Recruitment Event Fund," sponsored by Office of Admissions, University of North Texas, $1000 Funded. (2023 - 2023).
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  • Overall Summative Rating (median):
    This rating represents the combined responses of students to the four global summative items and is presented to provide an overall index of the class’s quality. Overall summative statements include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 5 = Excellent, 3 = Good, and 1= Very poor):
    • The course as a whole was
    • The course content was
    • The instructor’s contribution to the course was
    • The instructor’s effectiveness in teaching the subject matter was
  • Challenge and Engagement Index:
    This rating combines student responses to several SPOT items relating to how academically challenging students found the course to be and how engaged they were. Challenge and Engagement Index items include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 7 = Much higher, 4 = Average, and 1 = Much lower):
    • Do you expect your grade in this course to be
    • The intellectual challenge presented was
    • The amount of effort you put into this course was
    • The amount of effort to succeed in this course was
    • Your involvement in course (doing assignments, attending classes, etc.) was
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