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Dr. Sarah Mitchell

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

10 articles published

About Dr. Sarah Mitchell

Dr. Sarah Mitchell consists of former Special Education Teachers and BCBAs who are passionate about leveraging technology to reduce teacher burnout and improve student outcomes. Our team brings decades of combined experience in classroom management, behavior analysis, and educational technology.

Articles by Dr. Sarah Mitchell

Cover image for article: Self-Care Strategies for Behavior Specialists: Protecting Your Passion
Teacher Resources

Self-Care Strategies for Behavior Specialists: Protecting Your Passion

Teacher Appreciation Week reminder: Supporting students with challenging behaviors requires you to support yourself first. Evidence-based strategies for preventing burnout.

7 min read
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Cover image for article: Transition IEP Meetings: Behavior Data for Middle and High School Moves
Special Education

Transition IEP Meetings: Behavior Data for Middle and High School Moves

Successfully transitioning students with behavior plans between grade levels requires strategic data presentation. Learn what receiving teams actually need to know.

10 min read
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Cover image for article: Summer Learning Loss Prevention: Behavior Intervention Continuity
Behavior Management

Summer Learning Loss Prevention: Behavior Intervention Continuity

The summer months can undo months of behavior progress. Learn strategies for maintaining intervention momentum through summer break and ESY services.

9 min read
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Cover image for article: Creating Behavior Data Archives: What to Keep, What to Shred
Special Education

Creating Behavior Data Archives: What to Keep, What to Shred

End-of-year data management is more than decluttering. Learn FERPA-compliant best practices for archiving, retaining, and destroying behavior documentation.

8 min read
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Cover image for article: The Neuroscience of Challenging Behavior: What Teachers Need to KnowFeatured
Research & Insights

The Neuroscience of Challenging Behavior: What Teachers Need to Know

Understanding the brain science behind challenging behavior transforms how we respond. Learn what happens neurologically during dysregulation and how that knowledge improves intervention.

12 min read
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Cover image for article: BCBA Supervision and Behavior Data: Best Practices for Collaboration
Special Education

BCBA Supervision and Behavior Data: Best Practices for Collaboration

Effective collaboration between BCBAs and classroom teachers depends on shared data systems and clear communication. Learn strategies for productive supervisory relationships.

10 min read
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Cover image for article: Function-Based Thinking: A Summer Refresher Course
FBA & Data Collection

Function-Based Thinking: A Summer Refresher Course

Revisit the core concepts of functional behavior assessment. This refresher covers the four functions, hypothesis development, and function-based intervention selection.

11 min read
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Cover image for article: New Research in Applied Behavior Analysis: 2025 Mid-Year ReviewFeatured
Research & Insights

New Research in Applied Behavior Analysis: 2025 Mid-Year Review

Stay current with the latest ABA research. A curated review of significant 2025 publications in behavior analysis, special education, and classroom intervention.

14 min read
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Cover image for article: Universal Screening for Behavior: What Districts Need to KnowFeatured
Special Education

Universal Screening for Behavior: What Districts Need to Know

Universal behavior screening helps identify students who need support before problems escalate. A guide for district leaders on implementation, tools, and data-based decision making.

12 min read
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Cover image for article: Creating Proactive Behavior Support Plans Before Day One
Behavior Management

Creating Proactive Behavior Support Plans Before Day One

Do not wait for the first incident. Learn how to develop proactive behavior support plans using available data before the school year begins.

10 min read
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Articles by Dr. Sarah Mitchell | Classroom Pulse Blog