The Behavior Education Connection

Welcome to the Behavior Education Connection! In this episode, we talk about problem solving models, and how they can benefit school teams supporting students and teachers in public school settings. Our guests for this episode are Dr. Pam Scharping and Nichole Hitchcock, both from TASN ATBS and KAPSBAN in Kansas! For more information, check out the Virginia Public Schools Behavior Analyst Website:...

Welcome to the Behavior Education Connection! In this episode, we talk about problem solving models, and how they can benefit school teams supporting students and teachers in public school settings. Our guest for this episode is Dr. Michelle Hickman, Clinical Assistant Professor at Daemen University and Co-Founder of BRIDGE Learning. For more information, check out the Virginia Public Schools Beha...

Welcome to this best-of episode from The Behavior Education Connection! In this episode, we're diving into the history of school-based behavior analysts and their work in public schools, and talking about the future and what is yet to be accomplished. Our guest for this episode is Wendi Jenkins from VCU'S Virginia Tiered Systems of Support Research & Implementation Center (VTSS-RIC).We...

Welcome to the Behavior Education Connection! In this episode, we talk about collaboration and building relationships between SLPs and BCBAs to support student success. Our guest for this episode is Rose Griffin from ABA SPEECH! Learn more at https://abaspeech.org/ For more information, check out the Virginia Public Schools Behavior Analyst Website: ⁠https://sites.google.com/odu.edu/vapsban/home⁠G...

Welcome to the Behavior Education Connection! In this episode, we talk about problem solving models, and how they can benefit school teams supporting students and teachers in public school settings. Our guest for this episode is Dr. Ravit Stein from EASTCONN ACCESS. Learn more at https://www.eastconn.org/access-team. For more information, check out the Virginia Public Schools Behavior Analyst Webs...

Welcome to the Behavior Education Connection! In this episode, we talk about problem solving models, and how they can benefit school teams supporting students and teachers in public school settings. Our guest for this episode is Elizabeth Boynton with Stafford County Public Schools. For more information, check out the Virginia Public Schools Behavior Analyst Website: ⁠https://sites.google.com/odu....

Welcome to this BEST OF episode of The Behavior Education Connection! In this episode, we talk about strategies for disseminating behavior analysis in public school settings to a variety of stakeholders. Our guest for this episode is Jennifer Carpenter, Coordinator in the Office of Special Education with the West Virginia Department of Education. We'll discuss: -Needs of various school personn...

Welcome to the Behavior Education Connection! In this episode, we talk about problem solving models, and how they can benefit school teams supporting students and teachers in public school settings. Our guests for this episode are Courtney Wolfson from Fairfax County Public Schools and Jessica Olesevich from Stafford County Public Schools. Both will be sharing their experiences and reflections fro...

Welcome to the Behavior Education Connection! In this episode, we talk about problem solving models, and how they can benefit school teams supporting students and teachers in public school settings. Our guest for this episode is Indy Watts-Graves with Loudon County Public Schools. We'll discuss: -The impact individuals can have as leaders, regardless of their role in school settings; -Ways to...

Welcome to the 50TH EPISODE of The Behavior Education Connection ! This is a special episode, with insights and reflections from your host, Dr. Selena Layden, and thoughts on the best part of being a school-based behavior analysts from a whole panel of special guests! Head on over to the website for the Virginia Public School Behavior Analyst Network (VAPSBAN) and check out all of our episodes, re...

Welcome to the Behavior Education Connection! In this episode, we talk about problem solving models, and how they can benefit school teams supporting students and teachers in public school settings. Our guests for this episode are Dr. Kristy Park from George Mason University and Daniel Irwin from Virginia Commonwealth University's Autism Center for Education. We'll discuss: -Ideas and bene...

Welcome to the Behavior Education Connection! In this episode, we talk about group contingencies- what they are, how they work, and how to use them in school settings! Our guest for this episode is Erin McCormick, Behavior Specialist with Fluvanna County Public Schools. We'll discuss: -Ideas and benefits for group contingencies, particularly for older students -Benefits for using these strateg...

Welcome to the Behavior Education Connection! In this episode, we talk about strategies for disseminating behavior analysis in public school settings to a variety of stakeholders. Our guest for this episode is Karen Berlin, Co-Director, VTSS Systems Coach, Significant Disabilities Coordinator with George Mason Training and Technical Assistance Center (TTAC). We'll discuss: -Considerations for...

Welcome to this BEST OF episode of The Behavior Education Connection! In this episode, we talk about cultivating leadership skills through a behavior analytic lens, with special consideration of the possible role of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Our guest for this episode is Dr. Jodie Soracco, Director of the Virginia Tiered System of Supports Research and Implementation Center. We'...

Welcome to the Behavior Education Connection! In this episode, we talk about strategies for disseminating behavior analysis in public school settings to a variety of stakeholders. Our guest for this episode is Jennifer Carpenter, Coordinator in the Office of Special Education with the West Virginia Department of Education. We'll discuss: -Needs of various school personnel when it comes to supp...

Welcome to the Behavior Education Connection! In this episode, we talk about connecting and aligning the science of behavior and behavior analytic practice in school settings. Our guest for this episode is Kira Austin, Behavior Analyst with Richmond City Public SchoolsWe'll discuss:-The need to stay grounded in science as a behavior analyst-How to translate that science effectively for varied...

Welcome to the Behavior Education Connection! In this episode, we take a look at the I'm Determined framework and a system-wide effort to implement it to increase student self-determination, as well as how behavior analysts can use their leadership to enhance outcomes for self determination for students. Our guest for this episode is Hayley Mullins from Winchester Public Schools. For more info...

Welcome to the Behavior Education Connection! In this episode, we talk about special considerations for behavior analysts considering a career working in or in support of public schools. Our guest for this episode is none other than our own Selena Layden, Executive Director of VAPSBAN! We'll discuss:-What makes a school setting unique -Important skills for successful practice -Benefits of work...

Welcome to the BEST OF the Behavior Education Connection! In this classic episode, we get down to business to address an all-too-common situation for behavior analysts practicing in public schools- the need to repair relationships and make plans to move forward in the interest of collaboration. Our guest for this episode is Lauren Vetere from the VCU Autism Center for Education (VCU-ACE).We'll...

Welcome to the Behavior Education Connection! In this episode, we talk about the Four Pillars and how they form the foundation of strong relationships, leading to benefits for students, staff, and beyond! Our guest for this episode is Erin McCormack, Behavior Specialist with Fluvanna County Public Schools. We'll discuss: -Each of the Four Pillars -The roles they play in relationship building -...

Welcome to the Behavior Education Connection! In this episode, we talk about social skills instruction and considerations for implementation in public school settings. We discuss how behavior analysts can support centering student voice and goals within the context of learning skills that are valuable within and beyond school settings. Our guest for this episode is Amanda Cash, Project Coordinator...

Welcome to the Behavior Education Connection! In this episode, we talk about using ABA in pre-K settings within a public school environment. Our guest for this episode is Chrystal Foster, Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist with Fairfax County Public Schools. We'll discuss: -Differences between early childhood and other education settings; -Benefits and challenges to using ABA principles...

Welcome to the Behavior Education Connection! In this episode, we talk about using the Performance Diagnostic Checklist-Human Services in a public school setting. Our guest for this episode is Stephanie Dayberry, Behavior Analyst for Hopewell City Public Schools. We'll discuss:-What is the Performance Diagnostic Checklist- Human Services-How can its use support giving feedback to team members-...

Welcome to the Behavior Education Connection! In this episode, we take a look at the essential topic of building relationships, and skills that school-based behavior analysts can cultivate to enhance their practice in this area. Teamwork definitely makes the dream work, and what a great topic to consider as the new school year gets underway! For more information, check out the Virginia Public Scho...

Welcome to the Behavior Education Connection! In this episode, we talk about micro-data and how it can be used to guide macro decisions in public school settings. We discuss how behavior analysts can support schools in telling their data stories, and in seeking out sources of information to inform those stories. Our guests for this episode are: Jennifer O'Berry, Virginia Department of Educatio...