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 25: Paraprofessional Not Keeping Up? Coaching & Support Strategies for ABA Classrooms
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What do you do when a paraprofessional just can’t keep up with the pace, data, or demands of your classroom?
Before jumping to frustration, this Misfit Minute walks you through a practical, compassionate approach to coaching staff, improving systems, and making data-based decisions that keep your students first.
🔑 Key Takeaways
• Check the system, not just the person
• Define what “keeping up” actually means
• Simplify and prioritize tasks
• Model + narrate your thinking
• Practice together + give immediate feedback
• Reinforce effort and growth
• Reflect on fit using data, not emotion
• Document support and communication
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- YouTube | @themisfitbehaviorists
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- Audra | ABA in School
- Caitlin | Beltran’s Behavior Basics
- Sami | B.A.S.S.
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