Welcome to the Behavior Education Connection!
In this episode, we talk about multi-tiered systems of supports (MTSS) and how school based behavior analysts can support them in the settings where they work!
Our guest for this episode is Dr. Jodie Soracco, Director of the Virginia Tiered System of Supports Research and Implementation Center.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
VTSS RIC website: https://vtss-ric.vcu.edu/
Professional Standards for School-Based Behavior Analysts: https://sites.google.com/odu.edu/vapsban/professional-standards
For more information, check out the Virginia Public Schools Behavior Analyst Website: https://sites.google.com/odu.edu/vapsban/home
Guest Speaker:
Dr. Jodie Soracco is the Director of the Virginia Tiered System of Supports, Research and Implementation Center. In her role, she helps build state and division-level capacity to support the sustained and broad-scale implementation of MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) across the Commonwealth of Virginia. With 18 years of experience in education, Dr. Soracco has dedicated 16 years to PBS/MTSS work, acquiring expertise in various MTSS applications such as home, school, community, mental health integration, rural communities, and interdisciplinary interests. Her professional background includes teaching experience in both general and special education, and furthermore, Dr. Soracco is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a licensed behavior analyst in Virginia.
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
