Welcome to the Behavior Education Connection!In this episode, we talk about self-regulation and coping skills, and how those are cultivated skills that we and our students need to for long-term success.Our guest for this episode is Elizabeth Loftis, Division-Wide BCBA/Supervisor with Appomattox County Public Schools.We'll discuss:-What self-regulation and coping skills are, within a behavior analytic framework-How COVID-19 experiences may have impacted that skill development for students-Practical strategies teachers and staff can use to support students and themselves in these areas And more!For more information, check out the Virginia Public Schools Behavior Analyst Website: https://sites.google.com/odu.edu/vapsban/homeGuest Speaker:Elizabeth is a Division-Wide BCBA/Supervisor with Appomattox 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
