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

Ep. 67: The Role of a BCBA on RTI & MTSS Teams in Schools


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Being a BCBA in a public school means more than behavior plans—it’s about collaboration, data, and supporting teachers on RTI and MTSS teams. In this episode, we share tips for building relationships, starting with Tier 1 strategies, and making sure your role feels valuable (not overwhelming!) to your general education colleagues.

🔑 Key Takeaways
• Start simple: Review Tier 1 supports before jumping to FBAs or complex plans.
• Bring tools: Have ready-to-use data sheets and low-prep interventions for teachers.
• Collaborate first: Ask teachers what’s already working and build from there.
• Show, don’t tell: Bring visual examples like token boards or contracts to spark ideas.
• Build trust: Celebrate teacher wins and keep follow-ups short, consistent, and encouraging.

📦 Resources & Links
• Free Tier 1 Interventions Checklist → https://abainschool.com/tier1
• Related Episodes: Ep. 58 Bridging the Gap → https://abainschool.com/ep58 and Ep. 14 Life as a School Based BCBA guest → https://abainschool.com/ep14

🤝 Join Us
💬 Share how you support RTI/MTSS teams in the Misfit Behaviors Facebook Group → https://abainschool.com/misfits
🌟 Subscribe: Don’t miss future episodes with practical BCBA strategies → https://www.youtube.com/@themisfitbehaviorists
📢 Share this episode with your RTI team, BCBA colleagues, or administrators to spark collaboration and support!

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