Fba - Bip 610 #5
Fba - Bip 610 #5
Fba - Bip 610 #5
Emily Klemme
Instructor: Al Lindau
Norda 10Sped
610 #5
September 20, 2015
in order to build effective behavioral intervention plans (BIP) on a particular student. The FBA
documents the behavior from beginning to end, often looking past the behavior and focusing on
Defining and targeting the behavior is the first step. Once the behavior is fully
understood, a hypothesis is then developed to identify the purpose. Over a number of weeks, data
is collected on the child. The data gathered can be an indirect or direct collection. Indirect data
can include interviews with teachers, parents, and others who work with the child. It can also
include discipline records, rating scales and work samples of the child. Direct data can include a
systematic or a non-systematic approach. Event recording, time on task study and duration date
recording can be facilitated. Notes can also be taken while observing the child directly. One must
gather evidence from three sources that suggest the same function of the behavior. It is best to
observe the child in different settings to determine whether the child is the problem or the
environment is the problem. The misbehavior could stem from a challenging task or attempting
to escape an unpleasant situation. A child might simply be hungry or tired and the behavior is
Once all the data is collected, the Behavior Intervention Plan is developed. This
document lays out how the IEP will work to address the difficult behaviors. It is designed to
decrease the negative behavior and increase the desired acceptable behavior for that particular
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child. The structure for the BIP must be proactive and effective. If problems occur, plans must be
in place to address them. Monitoring progress is key and documentation must be taken during
implementation. The steps taken to increase the positive behavior and decrease the undesired
consequences for the inappropriate behaviors and altering the negative events or environmental
conditions that will ultimately prevent the misbehavior from occurring. Students are also taught
to recognize their emotions and identify a caring adult that they can spend time with at school.
This may involve taking breaks with this individual during the day. When developing
intervention support strategies for the BIP, it is not effective to change several unwanted
behaviors at one time. It is best to prioritize the top one to three unwanted behaviors.
Students that have a BIP often are involved in a check-in/check-out system. The student
is required to meet with an individual (usually a special education teacher or another individual
on the IEP team). This involves a point sheet that is created to hold the child accountable for
their behavior throughout the day. The check-in/check-out system allows for more frequent
feedback with the child and establishes a reward system for positive behavior. All faculty and
staff are involved in monitoring and evaluating the student during the day.
Schools that focus on these positive behavior strategies use a systems approach known as
PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports). Tier 1 is designed for all students in all
settings. School-wide expectations are taught, consequences are established and positive
reinforcement systems are set up for all students to motivate and acknowledge appropriate
behavior. Tier 2 targets students that need additional support. Tier 3 supports individual students
that are considered high-intensity and are assessment-based. Students with a FBA/BIP fall under
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this Tier 3 support system and continue the interventions until he/she continuously meets goals
The IEP team has the ability to change or modify the BIP anytime throughout the year.
When a child is re-evaluated, it is possible that the situation has changed and the intervention
support strategies are no longer needed, the child has reached his/her behavioral goals or the
strategies in place are currently not effective. If the childs behavioral goals are being met,
guidelines must be established for the student to move back to Tier 2. The intervention process
understand why inappropriate behaviors occur. Behavior Intervention Plans are developed for
these students to teach appropriate behaviors and give students the skills to handle their emotions
without acting out. These interventions lead to success in the classroom and teaches students