Inclusive Education Project Podcast

There are so many misconceptions about special education that we hear frequently. In today’s show, we address those, along with understanding how behavioral tools are used in the classroom. Join us to learn more!We are joined by Hayley Montelongo, a Behavior Interventionist for a public school district with a career history in early childhood education. Hayley is a special ed teacher with a focus on behavioral analysis, and she is passionate about her role in helping students, parents, and educators. Show Highlights:What drew Hayley to the behavior analysis aspect of special educationHow Hayley functions as the middleman between IEP teams and the BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)What the training looks like for a behavior aideHow Hayley works with teachers to implement a behavior planWhat Hayley wants parents to understand about a behavior planHayley’s perspective about common misconceptions around special education regarding token boards, positive reinforcement, and consistencyLinks/Resources:Cont