Kent Intermediate School District November 16, 2009

Eric VanTreese; psychologist Kent City Public schools Megan Roon; Social Worker Thornapple Kellogg Public schools Steve Hamilton; Social worker KentISD

To review our present knowledge base To discuss the purpose of FBA/BIP To review the structure of the new template To review the example and go forward

Embedded in IDEA 1997, part of seclusion and restraint policy, a major component in positive behavior support Is research based Reduces the need for suspensions and expulsions Is a proactive approach to challenging behaviors Is a preventive and early intervention strategy

General paper review is not enough Must show understanding of the causes of behavior Observations must be done in the student’s normal setting Must reflect professional standards Should include: Frequency, duration, intensity, antecedents, location, consequences and function of the target behavior, listing of alternative behaviors that serve the same function, reinforcers that strengthen the target behavior, specific conditions for teaching new behavior, recommended environmental modifications

As part of an initial assessment or re-evaluation In response to chronic disciplinary incidents When needing to determine a child’s educational needs To support teaching needed behavioral skill sets beyond the IEP goals

School psychologist/teacher consultant School social worker/counselor/PT-OT-ST Special/general education teacher Administrator Parent A team-based, collaborative approach

Is rooted in Applied Behavior Analysis research Identifies the underlying causes of behavior Enables the team to develop proactive approaches Addresses the behaviors that interfere with instruction and learning

A design of effective approaches that will reduce impeding behaviors and/or teach new skills and develop supports to help the child maintain the resulting positive change in behavior. Must include positive change strategies. Emphasizes positive skill building rather than consequences or behavior suppression. Must be based on data, individualized to the child, consistently implemented and its effects monitored. Must reflect our “best efforts”

Functional Assessment- Joseph C Witt PhD. Classroom Behavior Report Card Resource Book- Jim Wright Suspending Disbelief- Bazelon Law Center Guidelines for Behavior Intervention-Wayne RESA