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Behavior Now!

Behavior Now!

By Benjamin Riden and Brian Barber

The Division for Emotional and Behavioral Health presents Behavior Now! a podcast series for educators and education professionals on topics related to the behavior, mental, and social emotional health of children. The Behavior Now! podcast offers a thoughtful discussion of current topics faced by those who support and educate youth with and without disabilities that is part of the mission of DEBH to bring quarterly media content to its members. Join your hosts Brian Barber and Ben Riden as they “follow the science” related to children with behavioral disorders.
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Behavior Now! Epsiode 4 - Social Emotional Learning

Behavior Now!Mar 01, 2021

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The Teacher Shortage Crisis: What is Going On?

The Teacher Shortage Crisis: What is Going On?

Our topic for the episode today is the teacher shortage crisis. We will be talking with Dr. LaRon Scott about this important topic to gain his insight to why this is happening and what we can do to address it.

Oct 14, 202251:20
Behavior Now! Episode #8 - Supporting our LGBTQ+ students.

Behavior Now! Episode #8 - Supporting our LGBTQ+ students.

In this episode, we will be talking with Dr. Sandy Smith about supporting LGBTQ+ students.

Jun 17, 202247:57
Behavior Now! Episode #7 - Educators Emotional and Behavioral Health

Behavior Now! Episode #7 - Educators Emotional and Behavioral Health

Our topic for the episode will focus on how special educators can support/build their own emotional and behavioral health. We’ll talk with Dr. Brandi Ansley about well-being focusing on the professionals’ “relationship” to stress and setting boundaries that honor their needs.

May 03, 202256:11
Behavior Now! Episode #6 - Bi-lingual and Bi-Cultural Education for Learners that Display Challenging Behaviors

Behavior Now! Episode #6 - Bi-lingual and Bi-Cultural Education for Learners that Display Challenging Behaviors

Our topic for the episode focuses on bi-lingual and bi-cultural education for learners that display challenging behaviors. We’ll talk with Dr. Kelly Carrero and Karla Silva about (1) identity; (2) Attending school in America as a bilingual/bicultural student, (3) cultural considerations, and (4) issues related to bias in tiered systems of support.

Feb 25, 202201:07:04
Behavior Now! Episode 5 - Politics and Bipartisanship

Behavior Now! Episode 5 - Politics and Bipartisanship

In this episode of Behavior Now! Dr. Mitchell Yell talks to us about politics and bipartisanship in special education. 

Jul 02, 202147:05
Behavior Now! Episode 1 - Evidence-based Practices in Special Education

Behavior Now! Episode 1 - Evidence-based Practices in Special Education

The Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders is proud to present Behavior Now! a new podcast series for educators and education professionals on topics related to the behavior, mental, and social-emotional health of children. The Behavior Now! podcast offers a thoughtful discussion of current topics faced by those who support and educate youth with and without disabilities that is part of the mission of CCBD to bring quarterly media content to its members. For tonight's topic, clarifying evidence-based practices for children with behavior problems, we will talk with Dr. Dan Maggin about the concept of evidence-based practices, or EBPs, and attempt to dispel some of the notions that using EBPs can be considered a cure-all for children with various behavioral problems.

Mar 01, 202101:00:11
Behavior Now! Episode 2 - STEM Learning & Students with EBD

Behavior Now! Episode 2 - STEM Learning & Students with EBD

Our topic for this episode is STEM learning and students with EBD. We'll talk with Dr. Jonté Taylor and Corey Peltier about (1) the role of core academic and behavioral skills in the success of students with EBD in areas of science and math; (2) difficulties experienced by these students in the acquisition and retention of core science and math knowledge; and (3) how changes in approaches to STEM teaching should feature embedded academic and behavioral supports within instruction to support students with EBD. Our guests will also describe the difficulties experienced by the students in the acquisition and retention of core science and math knowledge. As well as how the changes in STEM teaching should feature embedded academic and behavioral supports within instruction to support students with EBD.

Mar 01, 202101:51:39
Behavior Now! Epsiode #3 - Co-teaching

Behavior Now! Epsiode #3 - Co-teaching

Our topic for the episode is “Co-Teaching & Students with EBD”. We’ll talk with Drs. Lisa Dieker and Wendy Murawski about (1) the role of co-teaching in the success of students with EBD in inclusive settings; (2) difficulties experienced by teachers engaging in co-teaching; and (3) how co-teaching has evolved over the years; (4) what co-teaching might look like during these challenging times (i.e., COVID19).

Mar 01, 202101:03:04
Behavior Now! Epsiode 4 - Social Emotional Learning

Behavior Now! Epsiode 4 - Social Emotional Learning

Welcome to our fourth installment of the Behavior Now! podcast series, a CCBD professional development offering for educators covering topics of contemporary interest related to the behavior, and mental and social-emotional health of children. On this episode, we’ll talk with Dr. Tia Barnes and Dr. Christina Cipriano about important considerations for supporting students as they engage in “Social and Emotional Learning” and ask our  guests important questions about designing, implementing, and adapting SEL concepts and curricula for a population of students with intensive social and behavioral needs. Thanks for joining us for this episode of Behavior Now!

Mar 01, 202101:04:59