The BAIT Debate

Season 4 Episode 11 | Preschool and Early intervention

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:45:56 +0000

In today’s episode, we’re diving into a topic that truly shapes student success from the very start: preschool and early intervention. We’re talking about those critical years from ages 3 to 5, when children are building foundational behavior and social skills that will impact their entire school experience. Whether you're a preschool teacher, parent, or behavior professional, this episode is packed with insight into why early intervention matters and how schools can support young learners from the very beginning.

Season 4 Episode 10 | Functional Communication Training

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:28:10 +0000

Check out our latest episode of Bait Debate, where we talk all things behavior in schools. This week, we’re diving into Functional Communication Training (FCT)—what it really is, when to use it, and why it’s far more than a strategy for students with limited vocal skills. Whether you’re a teacher, paraeducator, admin, or behavior professional, this episode is packed with insights and real stories from the field.

Season 4 Episode 9 - Physical Restraint

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:57:56 +0000

Lorie, Joceline and Krystal talk about a controversial topic: physical restraint. Their goal is not to promote restraint, but to talk honestly about safety, prevention, and ethical decision making using principles aligned with SafetyCare. Restraint should always be used as the last resort possible and only if there is an immediate risk that poses a legitimate safety risk.

Season 4 Episode 8 - How to overcome stress

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:57:27 +0000

Lorie, Joceline, and Krystal discuss stress and burnout, joined by special guest coach and co-founder Andrew Scott from Legends Boxing.

Season 4 Episode 7 - Boxing and Behavior

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:53:16 +0000

Today we discuss how all of the strategies apply in real life. Joined by special guest coach and co-founder Andrew Scott from Legends Boxing.

Season 4 Episode 6 - Factors of Behavior

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:56:50 +0000

Lorie, Joceline, and Krystal talk about factors that affect behavior

Season 4 Episode 5 - Can't Do Vs Won't Do

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:50:35 +0000

Lorie, Joceline, and Krystal talk about the distinction between can't do versus won't do behavior

Season 4 Episode 4 - Elopement

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:32:17 +0000

Lorie, Joceline, and Krystal discuss elopement and how to respond appropriately

Season 4 Episode 3 - Manipulation

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:23:13 +0000

Lorie, Joceline, and Krystal discuss manipulation and how we can better understand this topic from a behavior analytic standpoint.

Season 4 Episode 2 - Debunking ABA Myths

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:11:18 +0000

Lorie, Joceline, and Krystal talk about and debunk common ABA myths

Season 4 Episode 1 - Applied Behavior Analysis

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:03:42 +0000

Lorie, Joceline, and Krystal discuss what ABA is and how ABA can be implemented in schools.

Season 3 Episode 12 - Recovering Space

Thu, 08 May 2025 19:46:46 +0000

Lorie, Joceline, and Krystal discuss allowing yourself to be surprised by student success.

Season 3 Episode 11 - Recovering Escalation

Thu, 08 May 2025 19:43:06 +0000

Lorie, Joceline, Krystal discuss how to regulate emotions and creating a positive space.

Season 3 Episode 10 - Behavior Traps

Thu, 08 May 2025 18:18:27 +0000

Lorie, Joceline, and Krystal discuss behavior traps and how to solve them.

Season 3 Episode 9 - Communication Compass

Thu, 08 May 2025 18:16:31 +0000

On this episode we talk about communication, and how important it is to properly communicate with our students in a classroom setting.

Season 3 Episode 8 - Treating Trauma

Thu, 08 May 2025 18:09:57 +0000

In this episode we talk about transforming trauma and creating safe spaces. We tell how Educators and the classroom can make kids feel welcomed and safe.

Season 3 Episode 7 - Brain Trauma

Thu, 08 May 2025 17:59:46 +0000

Lorie and Joceline introduce a new guest, Krystal Martin. They discuss trauma in the brain together.

Season 3 Episode 5 - Joyful Journey

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:33:00 +0000

Lorie and Joceline discuss ways to find joy in every student.

Season 3 Episode 4 - Cultivating Compliance

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:29:53 +0000

Lorie and Joceline discuss methods to get students to comply with directions and cultivate their compliance to instruction.

Season 3 Episode 3 - Fidgety Friends

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:08:01 +0000

Today we're talking about fidgety friends. Or the ideas for the student or ideas for the student who just can't sit still. "If a student seems unable to sit still, should we just let them run around the classroom and hope that they learn something? Well, I certainly hope not. I think that would probably be the the last thing we want to let them do."

Season 3 Episode 2 - Bogus Behavior

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:01:11 +0000

Lorie and Joceline discuss ways to improve behavior and how some behavior gets worse before it gets better.

Season 3 Episode 6 - Basking Lizards

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:26:17 +0000

Lorie and Joceline discuss methods to help motivate students and reinforce positive behavior.

Season 3 Episode 1 - Finding Function

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:19:46 +0000

Bait debate will address simple research based behavioral practices that will work with individual students or groups of students in school settings. Today we're going to be talking about finding function, especially the tricky ones. So, Lorie, what makes finding the right function tricky? There are so many factors that go into finding the right function. Some of those factors could be your lack of data and just following your gut.

Season 2 Episode 6 - Teaching in Mind

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 20:24:29 +0000

Everything we do with students should have teaching in mind, whether it's academic or behavioral.

Season 2 Episode 4 - Escalation Echoes

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 20:11:50 +0000

The situations and questions that we talk about are adapted from what we are seeing and hearing in schools. These are common struggles with students of all abilities. Although they are simple strategies, they will be effective at decreasing challenging behavior and making your day just a little bit easier. We're excited to share these strategies to make them available to teachers, general teachers, and all other staff working in schools.

Season 2 Episode 5 - School in Crisis

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 20:06:18 +0000

So let's talk about what are some types of crises that we see in schools. All types of crisis nowadays. We're seeing them in both general education and special education classrooms.

Season 2 Episode 3 - Verbal Threats

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 20:40:48 +0000

Lorie and Joceline are talking about wounding words or verbal threats that students can make at school. There are many different types of verbal threats like harm to self, harm to others, or a threat to destroy property. Learn how to handle and overcome verbal threats like a pro.

Season 2 Episode 2 - Beefy Breaks

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:44:45 +0000

Today Lorie and Joceline will be talking about when students take too many breaks or using them wisely. Learn how educators can add breaks to their tool bag helping students be more successful and stay on task.

Season 2 Episode 1 - Elopement or Tricky Tag

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:41:50 +0000

What is a behavior analyst favorite kind of fruit? Cantaloupe! Today Lorie and Joceline are talking about elopement or as they like to call it, tricky tag. Most people understand elopement to be when a couple goes off and to get married, but when we're talking about an elopement in a school setting, we are talking about a runner. Learn about the different types of runners and why students decide to take off.

Beefy Breaks

Fri, 17 May 2024 18:27:11 +0000

Today we talk about breaks and how to appropriately. Also we apologize for the lateness of this episode

About Episode 10...

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 23:00:00 +0000

An Announcement on Episode 10.

Relinquishing Reinforcement

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000

today we talk about reinforcement, and how and when to use it.

Exasperated and Exhausted

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:33:47 +0000

Today we talk about exhaustion and how to best deal with it.

Forgetting Function

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 23:12:15 +0000

Today we talk about Functions joined once again by special guest Brecken.

Reinforcement Riddle

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:20:19 +0000

Today we talk about reinforcement, clear up some misconceptions, and how to use it. We also have our first special guest Brecken!

When In Doubt Wait It Out

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:13:38 +0000

Today we discuss the very important tool of waiting, and how to use it.

Push for Power

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 04:38:08 +0000

Today we talk about power struggles, what they are, and how to handle them.

Echoing Empathy

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 01:00:00 +0000

Today we talk about Empathy, and what it means to show and share it.

Note: We apologize for the sudden stop in episodes. Our editors have been having trouble accessing the episode files. We should be returning back to our normal schedule.

Disruptive vs Dangerous

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 18:12:34 +0000

Today we distinguish what behaviors are considered dangerous or disruptive and how to tell the difference.

Deadly Direction

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 19:21:00 +0000

today we talk about Deadly Directions