Welcome to the Behavior Education Connection!
In this episode, we talk about universal compassionate practices, and how embracing their use can benefit all students- and staff too!
Our guests for this episode are Chanelle Hamilton, MAT, BCBA, LBA, Emily Martin, MAT, BCBA, LBA, and Katie Hill, MEd, BCBA, LBA, all working with Loudon County Public Schools.
We'll discuss:
-Getting started with universal compassionate practices
-Building buy in for change
-Showing compassion for yourself along the journey
And more!
For more information, check out the Virginia Public Schools Behavior Analyst Website: https://sites.google.com/odu.edu/vapsban/home
Guest Speaker:
Chanelle, Emily and Katie are Specialized Instructional Facilitators working in Loudon County Public Schools.
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
