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The Misfit Behaviorists - Practical Strategies for Special Education and ABA Professionals

The Misfit Behaviorists - Practical Strategies for Special Education and ABA Professionals

Di: Audra Jensen Caitlin Beltran Sami Brown
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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! Don’t miss it!

Join the Facebook group for collaboration and freebies: https://abainschool.com/misfits

😍 More, you say? We’re here for you!

  • Apple podcast | abainschool.com/misfitsonapple
  • Instagram | @themisfitbehaviorists
  • YouTube | @themisfitbehaviorists


👋 Find us!

  • Audra | abainschool.com
  • Caitlin | beltransbehaviorbasics.com
  • Sami | behavioranalyticsupport.com

🖱️ Rate, Review, Like & Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Showing this love helps us get out to more educators out there!

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  • Ep. 72: Center-Based Learning in the ABA Classroom - Practical Tips for Staffing, Data, and Differentiation
    Jan 20 2026

    Center-based learning can feel overwhelming in ABA and self-contained classrooms—especially when staffing is tight, learner needs vary widely, and data collection feels nonstop. In this episode, Caitlin and Audra break down how to actually run centers in an ABA classroom without burning out your staff or your students. From staffing rotations to flexible grouping, this conversation focuses on practical, realistic ways to make center-based learning work in real classrooms.

    🔑 Key Takeaways
    • Centers ≠ small group instruction 📍—they serve different purposes and need different planning.
    • Not every learner needs intensive teaching at the same time—shrinking DTT groups reduces pressure and chaos.
    • Plan staff and student rotations intentionally 🔄—rotate people, not just activities, to prevent burnout.
    • Structured play is work for many learners 🎲—design play centers with intention and support.
    • Start small 🧩—introduce centers in short bursts before increasing expectations or duration.
    • It’s okay to pause data collection 📊—focus on routines and transitions first when rolling out centers.

    📦 Resources Mentioned
    • Related Episodes:
    Ep. 9 Superhero Skills to Battle Burnout → https://abainschool.com/ep9
    Misfit Minute 17 How to Make Transitions Easier for Students with Autism → https://abainschool.com/mm17
    • Misfit Behaviorists Facebook Group → https://abainschool.com/misfits
    • The Misfit Behaviorists Podcast → https://abainschool.com
    • School-Based BCBA & Teacher Resources → https://abainschool.com or https://beltransbehaviorbasics.com/

    🙌 Join Us & Share
    • How do you structure centers in your ABA or self-contained classroom?
    • What’s worked—or totally flopped—for your team?
    • Share your ideas in the Misfit Behaviorists Facebook Group → https://abainschool.com/misfits

    • Know a teacher or BCBA struggling with centers? 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!



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    14 min
  • Misfit Minute 19: How to Share Difficult Behavior Updates with Families
    Jan 13 2026

    Talking with families about hard things is part of the job—but it doesn’t have to feel awkward, cold, or overly clinical. In this Misfit Minute, Caitlin shares four practical tips for sharing difficult behavior updates, regressions, or service concerns with families in a way that builds trust and keeps the relationship collaborative. The goal isn’t to deliver “bad news.” It’s to partner with families and open the door to problem-solving together.

    🔑 Key Takeaways
    Start with a strength or shared goal 🌱—ground the conversation in what’s working and what you’re working toward together.
    Be direct, but kind—objective language builds clarity without blame.
    Drop the jargon 🧠—families don’t need deficit-heavy or technical language to understand concerns.
    Invite collaboration 🤝—ask what they’re seeing and frame concerns as a shared problem to solve.

    📦 Resources Mentioned
    • Join the Misfit Behaviorists Facebook Group → https://abainschool.com/misfits
    • The Misfit Behaviorists Podcast → https://abainschool.com
    School-Based BCBA & Teacher Resources → https://abainschool.com or https://beltransbehaviorbasics.com/

    🙌 Join Us & Share
    How do you share difficult updates with families while keeping trust intact?
    Drop your strategies in the Misfit Behaviorists Facebook Group → https://abainschool.com/misfits
    Share this episode with a teammate navigating a tough family conversation this week

    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!



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    2 min
  • Ep. 71: Time Management & Supervision Strategies for Busy BCBAs
    Jan 6 2026

    Ever feel like your BCBA schedule is just one long game of “calendar Tetris”? Between driving to in-home sessions, juggling billable hours, supervising staff, and trying to have a life outside of work, it can feel impossible to fit it all in.

    In this episode, Audra and Caitlin break down 10 practical, doable strategies to help you build a sustainable schedule—whether you’re clinic-based, school-based, or driving from house to house—without sacrificing supervision quality or your own sanity.

    🔑 Key Takeaways
    Plan backwards from priorities. Start with non-negotiables (IEPs, supervision, contract hours, family time). Protect those boundaries before adding anything else.
    Stop nickel-and-diming your time. Say “let’s debrief later” instead of responding to every hallway request. Constant yes-ing leads straight to burnout.
    Cluster your work. Group by location, building, or grade level to cut down on travel and get more quality time where it matters.
    Build in buffer time. Avoid back-to-back scheduling. Use small breaks to wrap data, reset materials, and mentally transition.
    Theme your days. Assign predictable “observation,” “feedback,” or “planning” days to make unstructured tasks easier to manage.
    Use hybrid & overlapping supervision. Mix in-person and telehealth when appropriate, and overlap tasks (observation + data review) when allowed.
    Enter with a focus. Know your purpose before you walk in—modeling, feedback, goal review, or program check—and prep staff so everyone’s aligned.
    Reinforce staff intentionally. Use specific praise, tailor feedback style to each person, and follow up with quick notes to build strong relationships.
    Use tools that fit you (and your team). Digital or paper—organize systems in ways that make efficiency possible and accessible for everyone.
    Protect your own reinforcement. Schedule admin time, hold boundaries, unplug when needed, and prioritize mental stamina so you can do ethical, effective work.

    📦 Resources & Links
    • Grab the 10 Tips visual → https://abainschool.com/reg7
    Related Episodes:
    Battling Staff Burnout → https://abainschool.com/ep9
    Managing paras → https://abainschool.com/ep47
    • Join the Misfit Behaviorists Facebook Group → https://abainschool.com/misfits

    🤝 Join Us
    💬 Tell us your best tip for managing travel time. Drop your thoughts in the Misfit Behaviorists Facebook Group.
    🎧 Subscribe on YouTube or your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.
    📢 Know a BCBA or teacher drowning in their schedule? Send them this episode so they know they’re not alone.

    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!



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    18 min
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