Welcome to the Behavior Education Connection!In this episode, we talk about strategies for disseminating behavior analysis in public school settings to a variety of stakeholders.Our guest for this episode is Jennifer Carpenter, Coordinator in the Office of Special Education with the West Virginia Department of Education.We'll discuss:-Needs of various school personnel when it comes to supporting behavior-Strategies for effective collaboration-Resources to further support that collaborationAnd more!Grab your own copy of the Behavior Blueprint: Crafting Strategies for Supporting Your Classroom here: https://wvde.us/sites/default/files/2025-10/Behavior%20Blueprint%202025-acc.pdfFor more information, check out the Virginia Public Schools Behavior Analyst Website: ⁠https://sites.google.com/odu.edu/vapsban/home⁠Guest Speaker: Jennifer Carpenter is a Coordinator in the Office of Special Education at the West Virginia Department of Education and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Psychology with a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Jennifer brings extensive experience in mental health and behavioral support for children, educators and families.Host: Selena J. Layden, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA is an Associate 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.

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