The BAIT Debate

In today's episode we will be discussing methods of communication to help understand and relate with colleagues.

Today we are talking about student anxiety and how teachers can help with it

This episode, Lorie, Joceline and Krystal are discussing the Teaching of Social Skills: how teaching students about a core skill can help with their day to day life.

This episode, Lorie, Joceline and Krystal are discussing the collaboration between schools and families: how the collaboration between the two can help a student with supporting the child with their academic journey.

In today’s episode, we’re diving into a topic that truly shapes student success from the very start: preschool and early intervention. We’re talking about those critical years from ages 3 to 5, when children are building foundational behavior and social skills that will impact their entire school experience. Whether you're a preschool teacher, parent, or behavior professional, this episode is...

Check out our latest episode of Bait Debate, where we talk all things behavior in schools. This week, we’re diving into Functional Communication Training (FCT)—what it really is, when to use it, and why it’s far more than a strategy for students with limited vocal skills. Whether you’re a teacher, paraeducator, admin, or behavior professional, this episode is packed with insights and real stories...

Lorie, Joceline and Krystal talk about a controversial topic: physical restraint. Their goal is not to promote restraint, but to talk honestly about safety, prevention, and ethical decision making using principles aligned with SafetyCare. Restraint should always be used as the last resort possible and only if there is an immediate risk that poses a legitimate safety risk.

Lorie, Joceline, and Krystal discuss stress and burnout, joined by special guest coach and co-founder Andrew Scott from Legends Boxing.

Today we discuss how all of the strategies apply in real life. Joined by special guest coach and co-founder Andrew Scott from Legends Boxing.

Lorie, Joceline, and Krystal talk about factors that affect behavior

Lorie, Joceline, and Krystal talk about the distinction between can't do versus won't do behavior

Lorie, Joceline, and Krystal discuss elopement and how to respond appropriately

Lorie, Joceline, and Krystal discuss manipulation and how we can better understand this topic from a behavior analytic standpoint.

Lorie, Joceline, and Krystal talk about and debunk common ABA myths

Lorie, Joceline, and Krystal discuss what ABA is and how ABA can be implemented in schools.

Lorie, Joceline, and Krystal discuss allowing yourself to be surprised by student success.

Lorie, Joceline, Krystal discuss how to regulate emotions and creating a positive space.

Lorie, Joceline, and Krystal discuss behavior traps and how to solve them.

On this episode we talk about communication, and how important it is to properly communicate with our students in a classroom setting.

In this episode we talk about transforming trauma and creating safe spaces. We tell how Educators and the classroom can make kids feel welcomed and safe.

Lorie and Joceline introduce a new guest, Krystal Martin. They discuss trauma in the brain together.

Lorie and Joceline discuss ways to find joy in every student.

Lorie and Joceline discuss methods to get students to comply with directions and cultivate their compliance to instruction.

Today we're talking about fidgety friends. Or the ideas for the student or ideas for the student who just can't sit still. "If a student seems unable to sit still, should we just let them run around the classroom and hope that they learn something? Well, I certainly hope not. I think that would probably be the the last thing we want to let them do."

Lorie and Joceline discuss ways to improve behavior and how some behavior gets worse before it gets better.