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Episode #255: Home-Based to School-Based BCBA Services with Meghan Edwards

Guest Meghan Edwards, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and School-Based Behavior Specialist, joins the show to share her journey from providing in-home services to becoming a public school BCBA. With over a decade of experience, Meghan helps schools build proactive systems for behavior and staff support—bridging the gap between behavior analysis and the real-world classroom.

We talk about what it means to be a school-based BCBA, including the top three things to consider when transitioning to a school role. From navigating the noise and unpredictability of the school day to collaborating closely with teachers and administrators, Meghan emphasizes the importance of relationships and rapport in making an impact. She shares how her weekly newsletters, staff shoutouts, and open communication help her connect across teams.

Meghan also discusses how her Instagram community, @school_based_bcba, evolved into The Behavior Lounge, a mentorship hub for school-based BCBAs. Plus, she highlights her passion project, The Paraprofessional Training Manual, created to empower the staff members who support high-needs students but often receive the least training.

Be on the lookout for a CEU with Meghan coming to ABA Speech Connection in Fall 2026!

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What’s Inside:

  • What it’s like to transition into a school-based BCBA role
  • Top 3 tips for success in the school setting
  • Building strong relationships with teachers and administrators
  • Supporting paraprofessionals through intentional training and resources

Today’s Guest:

Meghan Edwards, BCBA, is a school-based behavior analyst with a passion for bridging the gap between behavior science and the realities of the classroom. With years of in-the-trenches experience supporting students, staff, and systems across multiple campuses as a special education teacher and a BCBA Meghan knows firsthand the challenges—and possibilities—of providing meaningful supervision in schools.

She’s the creator behind @school_based_bcba and The Behavior Lounge, where she shares relatable, actionable strategies for educators and BCBAs navigating the school setting. Through mentorship programs, resource development, and trainings, Meghan is on a mission to help behavior analysts ditch the chaos and show up with confidence, clarity, and a plan that actually works.

When she’s not consulting with teams or coaching BCBAs, she’s advocating for better systems and reminding professionals that working in schools doesn’t have to be overwhelming—it just needs to be intentional.

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