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The Misfit Behaviorists - Practical Strategies for Special Education and ABA ProfessionalsAuthor: Audra Jensen, Caitlin Beltran, Sami Brown
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. Whether you're seeking advice or just want to laugh, new to the field or a veteran looking for a fresh perspective, tune in for this unique blend of professional expertise and real-life experience. Weekly episodes will be concise, because we know your time is limited! Dont miss it! Join the Facebook group for collaboration and freebies: https://abainschool.com/misfits More, you say? Were here for you!Apple podcast abainschool.com/misfitsonappleInstagram @themisfitbehavioristsYouTube @themisfitbehaviorists Find us!Audra abainschool.comCaitlin beltransbehaviorbasics.comSami behavioranalyticsupport.com Rate, Review, Like & Subscribe so you dont miss an episode! Showing this love helps us get out to more educators out there! Language: en-us Genres: Courses, Education, How To Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Ep. 74: How Teachers Can Set Boundaries and Collaborate with School Support Staff
Episode 74
Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
When another professional walks into your classroom, things can get complicated fast. In this episode, Audra and Caitlin answer a listener question about what to do when support staff, behavior consultants, or other specialists aren’t showing up in the way you expected. They share practical, professional ways to navigate power dynamics, clarify roles, and protect your classroom while keeping relationships intact.🔑 Key Takeaways• Document objectively and consistently 📋 — focus on facts, patterns, and student impact, not emotions.• Start with direct communication 🤝 — go to the source before escalating to admin or supervisors.• Frame concerns around student safety and learning 🧠 — this keeps conversations professional and grounded.• Ask clarifying questions instead of making accusations ❓ — misunderstandings about roles happen more than you think.• Protect your classroom systems 🏫 — keep running behavior plans, data collection, and instruction regardless of who enters the room.• Give clear, specific tasks when possible 🧩 — structure can help overwhelmed or unclear support staff succeed.• Sometimes you can only control your response 🔄 — do your best, stay professional, and focus on student outcomes.📦 Resources Mentioned• Join the Misfit Behaviorists Facebook Group → https://abainschool.com/misfits• Submit future episode topics in the group 💬🙌 Join Us & Share• Have you ever had to navigate tricky staff dynamics in your classroom?• What strategies helped you keep things professional and student-focused?• Share your experiences in the Misfit Behaviorists Facebook Group 📸• Know a teacher or BCBA who needs this conversation? Send them this episode 💙Join the Facebook group for collaboration and freebies: The Misfit Behaviorists😍 More, you say? We’re here for you! Apple podcast | The Misfit Behaviorists Instagram | @themisfitbehaviorists YouTube | @themisfitbehaviorists 👋 Find us! Audra | ABA in School Caitlin | Beltran’s Behavior Basics Sami | B.A.S.S. 🖱️ Rate, Review, Like & Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Showing this love helps us get out to more educators out there!
