When you bring us on, you bring on A multidisciplinary team
Behind Behaviors was started by an experienced special education teacher and a veteran school psychologist who aim to provide parents and caregivers the tools they need to successfully advocate for their students’ educational needs.
We provide an in-depth understanding of the educational system by providing non-attorney consulting services by professionals who have experience working in public & private school settings.
It is our mission to ensure all stakeholders are well-informed and feel confident in understanding the special education process and empowered to advocate for what their student requires throughout their educational journey.
FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT
Founder of Behind Behaviors Educational Consulting, Carly Hughes is a school-based behavior interventionist and certified special education teacher who has taught across the elementary, middle and high school levels and has experience working in both public and nonpublic school settings. She earned her master’s in Special Education with specialty in Severe & Profound Disabilities; Carly is experienced in working with students with emotional and behavioral disabilities as well as cognitive and learning disabilities. She also holds a certificate in Behavior Analysis.
Co-founder of Behind Behaviors Educational Consulting, Mary Kate (MK) Tagliaferri is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) with extensive experience in being a member of school teams with the ultimate goal of supporting students’ ability to learn & teachers’ ability to teach. She has practiced as a school psychologist for seven years, applying expertise in mental health, learning, & behavior to help youth succeed across life domains: academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally.
MK partners with key stakeholders—families, teachers, school administrators, community agencies, and other professionals—to ensure safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students. With knowledge of educational disabilities and both the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 federal laws, MK has a unique capacity for identifying and advocating for students’ educational needs & appropriate programming.
MK has knowledge and skills in the following areas, as a result of her graduate training and experience as a practicing school psychologist:
Carly’s educational background and practical experiences have contributed to her knowledge in serving and advocating for students with unique learning and behavioral needs. Her professional experience includes the following:
Identifying students’ educational needs
Developing educational programmingProviding specialized instructi
Implementing evidence-basedbehavioral & academic interventions
Providing behavior crisis prevention & intervention
Consulting with teachers & school staff
Providing professional learning
Collaborating with key stakeholders, including school administratorsFacilitating IEP meetings
CO-FOUNDER & CERTIFIED SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
