Beyond Individual Interventions: Building Systems That Actually Support Children

This week, join BCBA Paola as she sits down with BCBAs Katrina Osmeyer and Brittany Mitchelson to explore a powerful question: What if the biggest barrier to better outcomes for children isn't a lack of services, but the systems designed to support them?Together they unpack how Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and Response to Intervention (RTI) can transform schools, behavioral health programs, and community organizations from the inside out. Listeners will discover how effective tiered support systems reduce burnout, improve collaboration, lower costs, and create sustainable change across entire organizations. Katrina and Brittany share their journey from traditional ABA practice to systems-level leadership, revealing practical strategies for building frameworks that bring schools, families, and service providers together around measurable outcomes. They discuss the key components of successful MTSS implementation, common red flags that signal ineffective or compliance-driven systems, and the green flags that indicate meaningful, lasting impact. This episode is essential listening for BCBAs, educators, school psychologists, administrators, and mental health professionals who want to move beyond individual interventions and create lasting systemic change. Whether you're looking to improve student outcomes, strengthen behavioral support systems, or expand your impact as a behavior analyst, this conversation offers a powerful roadmap for transforming the way support is delivered.📲 Follow on Instagram @EveryDayABA.3 🛍️ Like discounts? Join our group!  ☕ Support your favorite ABA podcast hosts at buymeacoffee.com/everydayaba⭐ Help EveryDay ABA reach more people by following the show +  turning on automatic downloads, and leaving a 5-star review! 📧 To advertise on this podcast please e-mail: [email protected]  👩‍🏫 Guest Experts: Dr. Katrina Ostmeyer, a BCBA and licensed psychologist, is the founder and CEO of Beyond the Individual while Dr. Brittany Mitchelson, a BCBA-D, is the Director of Operations at Beyond the Individual where they focus on helping build effective treatments and systems of support for individuals with complex behavioral concerns.