The Misfit Behaviorists - Practical Strategies for Special Education and ABA Professionals
Are you a teacher looking for support with students with diverse needs or behavior management in the classroom? Tune into The Misfit Behaviorists podcast, hosted by Caitlin Beltran, Audra Jensen, and Sami Brown, three BCBAs (and two special education teachers), as they bring you actionable tips to behavior reduction and skill acquisition. Listen to evidence-based strategies with a student-centered focus as they share practical advice for special education teachers, behavior support teachers, BCBAs, and ABA professionals.
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The Misfit Behaviorists - Practical Strategies for Special Education and ABA Professionals
Misfit Minute 23: Quick Tips on How to Run Small Group & Dyad Instruction in ABA Classrooms
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Running small groups in an ABA classroom can feel like juggling flaming data sheets. Two learners. Two programs. Two sets of behaviors. In this Misfit Minute, Caitlin shares four practical tips for running dyads and small group instruction without sacrificing instructional quality.
🔑 Key Takeaways
• Prep for success — have materials, reinforcers, pencils, and data sheets ready before you start. Less scrambling, more teaching.
• Plan the rotation — decide who gets your attention first and what the other learner will do while waiting. Keep them engaged.
• Position strategically — sit between students when possible so you can monitor engagement, behavior, and prompting easily.
• Quality over quantity — five strong, meaningful trials beat fifteen rushed ones every time.
• Expect it to feel clunky at first — rhythm builds with practice for both you and your learners.
📦 Resources to check out
• Join the Misfit Behaviorists Facebook Group → https://abainschool.com/misfits
• IEP Goal Bank & Assessment System → https://abainschool.com/iepgoals
• Episode #62 Running Social Skills Groups → https://abainschool.com/ep62
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• Do you prefer dyads or 1:1 instruction?
• What helps you keep the “waiting” student engaged?
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• Know a teacher overwhelmed by small groups? Send them this Misfit Minute 💙
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- Apple podcast | The Misfit Behaviorists
- Instagram | @themisfitbehaviorists
- YouTube | @themisfitbehaviorists
👋 Find us!
- Audra | ABA in School
- Caitlin | Beltran’s Behavior Basics
- Sami | B.A.S.S.
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