Proactive Strategies For A Safe & Successful School Year

August 21 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time

The transition back to school is a significant adjustment for students and staff alike. New classrooms, new faces, and new routines can create uncertainty, and it's natural for students to need extra support as they find their footing. This session is designed to help school staff approach that transition feeling equipped, prepared, and confident.

Join us as we explore how to proactively set the tone for a successful year: establishing clear, positive expectations, understanding behavior as a form of communication, and creating the predictable, safe environments students need to feel secure in new settings. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for easing the back-to-school transition, including how to reinforce desired routines from day one and how to respond calmly and effectively to emerging challenges before they escalate.

At QBS, we share your goal of helping every student settle into the new school year feeling supported, safe, and ready to learn.

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About Our Presenters

Lisa LaMela

Lisa LaMela, Master Trainer Lead

Lisa LaMela, M.S.Ed., BCBA, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst based in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area with nearly two decades of experience in the field. She is passionate about helping organizations prevent crises and foster dignity and independence for the individuals they serve. Lisa’s career has spanned early intervention, schools, home and community-based programs, residential services, and high-intensity behavioral consultation. For the last seven years, at QBS, Lisa has had the privilege of helping organizations across North America bring Safety-Care to life in ways that fit each team’s unique strengths and needs. In her current role as Master Trainer Lead, Lisa empowers staff—both within QBS and in organizations implementing Safety-Care—by providing high quality training. She believes in the importance of mentorship, skill building, and cultivating positive workplace culture to promote job satisfaction and long-term success. Lisa thrives on building strong connections in the community and creating collaborative environments where all parties can thrive.

Caitlin Dalton

Caitlin Dalton, Master Trainer

Caitlin Dalton is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 20 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Special Education from Illinois State University. Caitlin taught self-contained special education, specializing in autism while also working part-time in the field of ABA before completing her Master's degree in Behavior Analysis in Practice from Florida Institute of Technology. Caitlin has worked in a variety of settings including public and therapeutic school, home, center, community-based, and adult residential.

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