09/06/2026
There should be a requirement that in order to be a Program Specialist in any school, you must have taught in a classroom for at least 5 years. That means BCBAs and SLPs should first gain classroom teaching experience before becoming a Program Specialist.
Before you can guide teachers, shouldn't you have walked a mile in their shoes?
In my opinion only a teacher truly knows if a behavior strategies or communication plan is realistic in a classroom. Working one on one with a student is very different than teaching 12 students.
Recommendations or robotic strategies often lands differently when educators know they come from someone who has been in a teacher in the classroom and has many years of experience.
What are your thoughts? Lets talk about it
