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Episode #240: School-Based BCBA Services with Ron DeMuesy

Ron Demuesy joins me to unpack the vital and often nuanced role of school-based BCBAs. Unlike outsourced consultants, in-house BCBAs provide consistent presence, accessibility, and a deeper connection with students and staff.

Ron shares key insights for success:

  • Mind your language: Be technically accurate without drowning in jargon.
  • Ditch the forms: Gather meaningful information through conversation, not paperwork.
  • Focus on skill-building: Address behaviors by teaching replacement skills, not just stopping actions.
  • Find and be a mentor: Growth doesn’t end with certification—keep learning and connecting.

In addition to his school-based work, Ron serves as a lead consultant at FTF Consulting, teaching others to analyze and build skills for individuals with severe problem behaviors, while also contributing to research initiatives.

And don’t forget—our School-Based BCBA Startpack is there to help you hit the ground running, and we’d love for you to join us for a live Q&A with Ron on September 9th from 7 to 8 PM EST. You deserve to feel supported in the critical, transformative work you do every day.

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Today’s Guest:

Ron DeMuesy holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Miami University and a Masters of Education degree from The Ohio State University where he studied under the advisement of Dr. Nancy Neef and Dr. Bill Heward. Ron is a special education teacher, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst (COBA). In addition to working in the private sector, Ron has spent the majority of his career in public school settings. His current roles include supporting staff in the creation of functional behavior assessments and behavior plans, providing professional development for district staff, and mentoring BCBAs, BCBA supervisees, and RBTs. Ron has led the implementation of PFA/SBT in schools at the district, building, and classroom levels. Outside of his role in school settings, Ron has worked at FTF since 2021 and is currently a Lead Consultant. Ron has worked as an adjunct instructor for multiple universities, as a Subject Matter Expert for the BACB, and is currently a third-year PhD student at Ohio State.

What’s Inside:

  • Ron’s must-knows for school-based BCBAs.
  • Resources for school-based BCBAs.
  • What is FTF Consulting?

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