Curriculum Vitae
Amy L. Evans, M.Ed., BCBA
amy@flexacademics.com ∙ amycharts.com
Precision Teaching ∙ Fluency-Based Practice ∙ Instructional Design ∙ Standard Celeration Charting ∙ Professional Learning ∙ Teacher Coaching ∙ Behavior Analysis ∙ Academic Intervention
Professional Profile
Behavior analyst, instructional designer, and educator specializing in Precision Teaching, fluency-based instruction, Standard Celeration Chart decision making, and scalable professional learning. Founder and consultant with experience designing e-learning, coaching educators and clinical leaders, and supporting instructional implementation across school, clinical, and private-practice settings.
Professional Experience
Owner and Executive Director, Project Blue | Jan 2025 – Present
• Lead the design and delivery of interactive professional learning for educators and behavior analysts.
• Develop applied training in multi-level assessment, Precision Teaching, fluency-based practice, Standard Celeration Chart decision making, learner-centered instructional arrangement, and instructional design.
• Mentor post-certification professionals implementing data-based, learner-centered instructional systems.
• Consult with clinical directors and business owners on staff training, supervision, and instructional systems.
Trainer and Coach: Morningside Teachers’ Academy | Nov 2023 – Present
• Train and coach public-school educators in implementing the Morningside Model of Generative Instruction
• Provide on-site and virtual implementation support across projects in Garðabær, Iceland; Evanston, WY; Butler, PA; Nashville, TN
Owner and Executive Director: Flex Academics | April 2015 – Present
• Direct individualized, data-informed academic intervention for learners ages 6-18, in-person and virtually.
• Design instructional sequences, learner roadmaps, and materials for complex academic and learning needs.
• Use ongoing performance data to monitor progress and refine instruction and progress-monitoring systems.
• Train and supervise educators and behavior analysts in Direct Instruction, Precision Teaching, fluency-based practice, and instructional implementation.
Earlier Relevant Experience
Founding Partner, Octave Innovation 07/20 – 12/24
Senior Clinical Strategist: CentralReach 07/19 – 03/20
Lead Clinical Subject Matter Expert: Chartlytics 04/15 – 05/18
Tutor Trainer: The Fluency Factory 07/14 - 04/15
Senior Case Manager: Fit Learning, Inc. 06/08 - 08/11
Peer-Reviewed Publication
Evans, A.L., Bulla, A.J., & Kieta, A.R. (2021). The Precision Teaching System: A Synthesized Definition, Concept Analysis, and Process. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14(3), 559-576. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617 020-00502-2
Selected Courses & Professional Learning Products
Project Blue (2026):Powerhouse Metrics in Precision Teaching ∙ Analysis & Decisions in Precision Teaching ∙ Putting Measurement to Work in Tutoring ∙ Designing the Instructional Context for a Learner ∙ The Basics of High-Impact Fluency-Based Practice
Selected prior products: Introduction to the Standard Celeration Chart ∙ Aims & Mastery Criteria ∙ Direct Instruction Overview ∙ Introduction to Precision Teaching ∙ Pinpointing Challenging Behavior
Selected Invited Workshops & Presentations
Evans, A.L. From Component Analysis to Instructional Sequence: An Instructional Design Approach to Programming in ABA & Education. Invited workshop in collaboration with Sidekick Learning, Virtual, (07/26).
Evans, A.L. When “Behavior” Isn’t the Problem: Using Component-Composite Analysis to Build Constructional Solutions. Presented at School’s Out for SUMMIT Conference, Virtual, (06/26).
Evans, A.L. Teach it Well: Practical Steps for Effective Instructional Delivery. Invited workshop in collaboration with Behavior University, Virtual, (09/25).
Evans, A.L. Map it Out: A Step-by-Step Guide to Instructional Design that Works. Invited workshop in collaboration with Behavior University, Virtual, (08/25).
Evans, A.L. Assent & Instructional Design – Moving Away from Over-Prompting. Invited presentation for campers at the #DoBetter Couch to Camp Retreat, Inverness, FL (03/25).
Evans, A.L. Let’s Get You Charting! SCC Charting Basics Workshop. Invited workshop for first-time attendees of the 36th-38th Standard Celeration Society Conference, Virtual/In-Person, (10/25; 10/24; 10/23).
Evans, A.L. Instructional Design for a Truly Person-Centered Program. Invited webinar for #DoBetter community (07/24).
Evans, A.L. Optimizing Measurement Strategies in Assent-Based Therapy for Behavior Analysts. Invited workshop for the Practicing What We Preach: Assent in Action Series, Virtual, (03/24).
Invited panelist, Precision Teaching, Past, Present, and Future. Presented at the 1st International Conference of the Standard Celeration Society, Galway, IE (06/23).
Evans, A.L. Evaluating ABA Mastery Criteria through a Precision Teaching Lens: Practical strategies for putting it all together. Invited presentation at the inaugural China Precision Teaching Alliance Virtual Conference (01/23).
Evans, A.L. The Obstacle is the Way: How Instructional Design Can Propel ABA Forward. Invited presentation at the New Hampshire Applied Behavior Analysis Conference, Manchester, NH (09/22).
Selected Conference Presentations
Houghton, E. & Evans, A.L. Math Fluency – What is Going on in Education Right Now? Presentation at the 38th Annual Conference of the Standard Celeration Society, Savannah, GA (11/25).
Houghton, E. & Evans, A.L. Pragmatic Case Conceptualization for Teaching Academic Skills. Presentation at the 37th Annual Conference of the Standard Celeration Society, Albuquerque, NM (11/24).
Evans, A.L. & Lefebre, L. Charting With Confidence: A Workshop for Intermediate Charters. Workshop presented at the 1st International Conference of the Standard Celeration Society, Galway, IE (06/23) and at the 35th Annual Conference of the Standard Celeration Society, Denver, CO (11/22).
Gist, C., Evans, A.L., & Wilson, E. Supporting Kids with Learning that Sticks. Workshop presented at the Milestones National Autism Conference, Virtual (06/22)
Lefebre, L. & Evans, A.L Evaluating Mastery: Looking for RESA outside of Fluency Based Instruction. Symposium presented at the 34th Annual Conference of the Standard Celeration Society, Virtual (11/21).
Lefebre, L. & Evans, A.L. A Skillset to Set You Apart: How to Level Up with Instructional Design. Workshop presented at the Standard Celeration Society's Charting In Autism Conference, Virtual (07/21) and as a webinar for the #dobetter Collective, Virtual (05/21).
Breaux, C., Bolin, J., Vaidya, J., & Evans, A.L. Minimizing Implicit Bias in Practice: We Can Do Better for LGBT+ Folx. Symposium presented at the Women in Behavior Analysis Conference, Virtual (08/20).
McKee, B., Farris, J., Milyko, K., & Evans, A.L. Helping Professionals Fill a Need Where Training Falls Short: The Need for More Instructional Design. Panel presentation at the 32nd Annual Conference of the Standard Celeration Society, St Petersburg, FL (11/19) and at the Women in Behavior Analysis Conference, Virtual (08/20).
Gist, C. & Evans, A.L. Fluency: The Key to an Effective Education. Panel presentation at the Milestones National Autism Conference, Virtual (06/20).
Evans, A.L. & Gist, C. Toward a fluent repertoire with Standard Celeration Charting: A Rapid-Fire Practice Session. Workshop at the OHABA 2020 Conference, Columbus, OH (2/20).
Evans, A.L. (Chair), Gundling, S., Bartman, S., Bartsch, A., & Hamilton, E. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Charts: Adventures in Implementing Precision Teaching in ABA. Panel discussion at the 32nd Annual Conference of the Standard Celeration Society, St Petersburg, FL (11/19).
Evans, A.L. Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis Teaching Techniques. Presentation at the 1st Annual CR Unite Conference, Las Vegas, NV (10/19).
Kubina, R.M. & Evans, A.L. Charting a New Course: Precision Behavior Analysis. Workshop, Philadelphia. PA (9/19); Needham, MA (4/19); Honolulu, HI, (7/18); Aurora, CO (2/17).
Miller, M., Fox, K., & Evans, A.L. Tidying Up Your Intervention Process: Sparking Joy from Assessment to Treatment. Workshop presented at the NextGen Conducting Skills Assessments Conference, Suffolk, VA, (6/19).
Gist, C., Evans, A.L., Kranak, M., Sawyer, M. Returning to a Natural Science of Behavior: The Utility of Standardized Measurement. Panel presented at the 2019 APBA Convention, Atlanta, GA, (4/19).
Gist, C. & Evans, A.L. Why PT is an evidence-based practice, and other answers for your boss and colleagues. Symposium presented at the 31st Annual Conference of the Standard Celeration Society, Seattle, WA, (11/18).
Evans, A.L. Measurement Gripes and Glows: Clinics, Classrooms, and Centers. In R. O’Donnell (Chair), Measurement in Behavior Analysis: From the Mind’s Eye to the SCC. Presentation at the annual Association for Behavior Analysis International Conference, San Antonio, TX, (5/15).
Selected Media & Public Outreach
Happy, Relaxed, & Charting. CE event for the PFA and SBT Community, hosted by Sprout MBC.
The Precision Teaching System: A Synthesized Definition, Concept Analysis, and Process. Behavior Analysis in Practice- The Podcast (BAPCast), hosted by Cody Morris.
The Trick to Writing 'SMART'er Goals: Episodes 20 & 21. The ABA & OT Podcast, hosted by Mandy Mason & Aditi Mehra.
Precision Teaching and Autism: Episode 131. Turn Autism Around Podcast, hosted by Mary Barbera.
Let’s Get this Party Charted! The Behaviorbabe Podcast, hosted by Amanda Kelly.
How to Keep Your Kids Learning While at Home: Session 114. The Behavioral Observations Podcast, hosted by Matt Cicoria.
Understand the Standard Celeration Chart in Eleven Minutes; Precision Teaching in 11 Minutes. Selected instructional media collaborations with The Daily BA, hosted by Ryan O'Donnell.
Professional Service
Peer Reviewer: Journal of Behavioral Education 2025, 2026
Peer Reviewer: Tizard Learning Disability Review 2024, 2026
Subject Matter Expert, Respecialization Committee: Behavior Analysis Certification Board 2020
School Launch Mentor, Prospect Academy: Moonshot EdVentures Fellowship Program 2017 – 2018
Organizer, Ogden R. Lindsley Annual Chart Share: Standard Celeration Society 2018 – Present
Vice President, Finance Committee: Standard Celeration Society 2015 - 2019
Education
M.Ed., Special Education, The Pennsylvania State University 2013
B.A., Psychology, minor in Spanish, University of Nevada, Reno 2009
Certification
Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Certificate #1-14-17850 2014-Present
Prior Licensure & Certifications: International Behavior Analyst (2023-2025); Pennsylvania Special Education N-12 and Middle School Mathematics (2013-2018).
Honors and Awards
"Thought Leader", Standard Celeration Society 2021
Memberships
Association for Professional Behavior Analysts 2019 - Present
Standard Celeration Society 2010 - Present
Association for Contextual Behavior Science 2009 - Present