EP 39 Using the Performance Diagnostic Checklist– Human Services

25/08/2025 10 min

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Welcome to the Behavior Education Connection!In this episode, we talk about using the Performance Diagnostic Checklist-Human Services in a public school setting. Our guest for this episode is Stephanie Dayberry, Behavior Analyst for Hopewell City Public Schools.We'll discuss:-What is the Performance Diagnostic Checklist- Human Services-How can its use support giving feedback to team members-Strategies for use in collaborative conversationsAnd more!Grab your copy of the checklist here: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3680147/For more information, check out the Virginia Public Schools Behavior Analyst Website: https://sites.google.com/odu.edu/vapsban/homeGuest Speaker:Stephanie has been dedicated to public education since 2008. She began her career as an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher. She became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in 2024 and now serves in this role for Hopewell City Public Schools. She believes teamwork makes the biggest difference, working closely with teachers and school teams to create meaningful change. Host:Selena J. Layden, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Movement Studies and Special Education at Old Dominion University. Dr. Layden earned her doctorate degree from the College of William & Mary in Education Policy, Planning, and Leadership with an emphasis in Special Education Administration and her master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota. Prior to joining the faculty at ODU, Dr. Layden worked in multiple school divisions focusing on challenging behavior and children with autism spectrum disorder. She was also the Assistant Director of Training at the Autism Center for Excellence at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Layden’s research interests focus on providing effective professional development for school personnel, improving the implementation of evidence-based practices in schools, particularly for students with autism spectrum disorder, and school-based behavior analysts.Music:Finding Peace by Remember the Future, from Shutterstock Music