Episode 349 - Preparing for Public School Practice w/ Dr. Kristin Foley + Dr. Fina Robertson

Since we've done about 100 episodes pointing out the general lack of preparedness of BCBAs leaving grad school and jumping right into public school work, it'd be pretty mean of us not to have some episodes where we tell you HOW to prepare. And this week we have special guests, Dr. Kristin Foley and Dr. Fina Robertson, doing just that. We cover some of the basics as to how to make friends with teachers and administrators rather than alienating them with your behavior analytic jargon before discussing specific reflection and action steps needed to ensure not just competence in your work, but also maintaining your ethical expectations while you get to work. Quick! You've still got two months of summer vacation to listen up, follow Dr. Foley and Dr. Robertson's guidance, and get your prep in gear!

This episode is available for 1.0 LEARNING CEU.

Articles discussed this episode:

Squires, M., Cutrer-Pãrraga, E.A., Morris, J.R., Miller, E.E., & Hansen, B.D. Navigating collaboration: Factors influencing special education teachers' relationships with BCBAs in diverse school contexts. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 17, 1033-1049. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-010009-w

Copeland, S.R., Duffie, P., & Maez, R. (2025). Preparation of behavior analysts for school-based practice. Behavior Analysis in Practice. doi: 10.1007/s40617-024-01028-7

Light-Shriner, C., Pizzella, D., Schreiber, J.B., & Wahman, C.L. (2025). Collaborative practices of behavior analysts in school settings: Evidence from the field. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 18, 681-692. doi: 10.1007/s40617-023-00883-0

Robertson, F., Favre, C., Foley, K., Symons, R. & Weiss, M.J. (in review). Ethical competence for the school-based behavior analyst: Perceptions and preparedness

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