Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
Functional Behavior Assessment:
A functional behavior assessment (FBA) is a process to identify the function of a student’s behavior. The information collected during the FBA process should be used to create effective behavior supports and plans.
Behavior Intervention Plans
Behavior intervention plans (BIP) are detailed plans that include data gathered during the FBA such as function, frequency, severity, consequence, etc. The BIP also includes specific information regarding the target behavior, behavior goals, etc., in addition steps are proposed to decrease occurrences of inappropriate behavior and to increase occurrences of desired or replacement behaviors. The plan should also include information on progress monitoring and review of the plan.
Resources and Tools
Provided below are lists of both resources and tools. Some of the links may take you to the same website, links under tools will go directly to the specific tools for FBAs and BIPs while the links under the resource heading are more informational.
Resources
Behavior Doctor: Positive Interventions and Effective Strategies
Center For Effective Collaboration and Practice
Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning
Colorado Department of Education: FBA Fact Sheet
Functional Behavior Assessment Video Training
LD Online: Developing Behavioral Intervention Plans: A Sequential Approach
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
Nebraska Advocacy Services, Tips for Parents: Behavioral Intervention Plans
University of Kansas: Circle of Inclusion
University of Kansas: Special Connections
Tools
Behavior Doctor: Positive Interventions and Effective Strategies
Center For Effective Collaboration and Practice
- Positive Behavioral Intervention Plan Planning Form (sample)
- Positive Behavioral Intervention Plan Planning Form (blank)
University of Kansas: Special Connections
- Functional Behavior Assessment Observation Form (sample)
- Functional Behavior Assessment Observation Form (blank)
- Functional Assessment Checklist for Teachers and Staff (sample)
- Functional Assessment Checklist for Teachers and Staff (blank)
University of Kansas, Circle of Inclusion Project