Season 4 Episode 10 | Functional Communication Training
From The BAIT Debate by Lorie Coates & Joceline Ruiz
March 13, 2026 · 30 min
About this episode
This episode discusses Functional Communication Training and its importance in educational settings.
Check out our latest episode of Bait Debate, where we talk all things behavior in schools. This week, we’re diving into Functional Communication Training (FCT)—what it really is, when to use it, and why it’s far more than a strategy for students with limited vocal skills. Whether you’re a teacher, paraeducator, admin, or behavior professional, this episode is packed with insights and real stories from the field.
People in this episode
Hosts: Lorie Coates, Joceline Ruiz
Topics covered
- Functional Communication Training
- behavior in schools
- education strategies
- student communication
- teacher insights
Keywords
- Functional Communication Training
- behavior
- education
- students
- communication skills
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Bait Debate, Functional Communication Training
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