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 guest for this episode is Hayley Mullins, Special Education Director for Winchester Public Schools.
We'll discuss:
-Sources of and possibilities for micro-data
- How school-based behavior analysts are uniquely positioned to access these data sources
-Out of the box solutions for common problems of practice faced by administrators that are grounded in micro-data
And more!
For more information, check out the Virginia Public Schools Behavior Analyst Website: https://sites.google.com/odu.edu/vapsban/home
Guest Speaker:
Hayley is the Director of Special Education and Related Services for Winchester Public Schools and has been practicing as a BCBA since 2012. Previously, she has served as the Coordinator for Special Education for Winchester Public Schools, an autism specialist, and a special education teacher.
Host:
Selena J. Layden, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Movement Studies and Special Education at Old Dominion University. Dr. Layden earned her doctorate degree from the College of William & Mary in Education Policy, Planning, and Leadership with an emphasis in Special Education Administration and her master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota. Prior to joining the faculty at ODU, Dr. Layden worked in multiple school divisions focusing on challenging behavior and children with autism spectrum disorder. She was also the Assistant Director of Training at the Autism Center for Excellence at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Layden’s research interests focus on providing effective professional development for school personnel, improving the implementation of evidence-based practices in schools, particularly for students with autism spectrum disorder, and school-based behavior analysts.
Music:
Finding Peace by Remember the Future, from Shutterstock Music
