FBA
What does FBA stand for?
Functional Behavioral Assessment.
What does BIP stand for?
Behavior Intervention Plan.
A student cries when given a math worksheet, and the teacher removes the worksheet.
Escape/Avoidance
A student begins crying immediately after being told it is time to put away their phone. What do we call the event that happened right before the behavior?
The antecedent.
What major changes were made to IDEA in 2004?
the reauthorization of IDEA, which updated special education requirements, including rules for discipline, FBAs, and BIPs
What is the 3rd step of an FBA?
Identify the function of the behavior.
What assessment guides the development of a BIP?
FBA
A student disrupts class and classmates laugh. What consequence might be reinforcing the behavior?
Attention
A teacher writes, "The student was being disrespectful and rude." Why is this not an objective description of behavior?
It describes an opinion instead of clearly stating what the student did.
A student with an IEP violates the school's code of conduct and faces a disciplinary change of placement. What meeting occurs after?
An MDR.
What should a Hypothesis Include?
Setting, antecedent, behavior, and function.
How much baseline data is needed in the FBA before you write a BIP?
At least 3-5 days
A student taps a pencil repeatedly because they enjoy the sound it makes.
Automatic/Sensory
A student frequently leaves their seat during independent work. Instead of immediately punishing the student, what should the teacher do to better understand the behavior?
Observe the student, collect data, and look for patterns or possible reasons for the behavior.
A student cleans up their desk when asked, and the teacher gives them a piece of candy. The student starts cleaning up more often. What is this an example of?
positive reinforcement.