Episode 62: Addressing Racial Bias in Education with May Beaubrun, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA

In Episode 62, Ben chats with May Beaubrun on the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the education system. May discusses the history of education in America going back over 400 years and how many of these systems are still active today.  She tells us about how to achieve cultural responsivity in schools and takes a deep dive into disproportionality. 

Continuing Education Units (CEUs): https://cbiconsultants.com/shop

• BACB:  2.0 Ethics


• IBAO: 2.0 Cultural/Ethics 


• QABA: 2.0 Ethics

The Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Referenced:

• Episode 49 - Nicole Hollins: https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-49-free-appropriate-public-education-for-all-students-the-role-of-behavior-analysts-in-public-schools-with-dr-nicole-hollins

Web Links:

• eCornell DEI Course: https://ecornell.cornell.edu/certificates/leadership-and-strategic-management/diversity-equity-and-inclusion


• New Heart New Life by Chriseline Beaubrun: https://www.amazon.ca/New-Heart-Life-Chriseline-Beaubrun/dp/1640797173


• Culturally Responsive Tiered Fidelity Inventory: https://www.pbis.org/resource/integrated-tiered-fidelity-inventory-companion-guide


• Questions To Ask When Developing Culturally Responsive Curricula: https://www.amle.org/12-questions-to-ask-when-designing-culturally-and-historically-responsive-curriculum

Articles Referenced:

Sylvain, M.M., Knochel, A.E., Gingles, D. et al. ABA While Black: The Impact of Racism and Performative Allyship on Black Behaviorists in the Workplace and on Social Media. Behavior Analysis Practice, 15, 1126–1133 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-022-00694-9