Title: A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step Chinese Proverb Pick battles big enough
1A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a
single step
-Chinese
ProverbPick battles big enough to matter,
small enough to win.
-Jonathan Kozol, On Being a Teacher
2FBAs BIPs
- Presented by
- Kelleah Lewis Melissa Myers
3Agenda Expectations
- Practice identifying key components of an FBA
- Create your own FBA (by identifying the nature of
the current reinforcer - Be able to apply information from FBA to the
writing of a BIP (e.g. choosing appropriate
replacement behavior that serves the same
function or meets the same need)
4Functional Behavior Assessments
- The purpose of conducting an FBA is to help the
team collaboratively develop an effective
Behavior Plan that meets a students individual
needs - The goal is to identify the nature of the current
reinforcer, in other words, how does this
behavior fulfill a student need - The goal is not to suppress inappropriate
behavior it is to increase positive prosocial
behaviors Eric Hartwig
5FBA Behavior
- Choose those 1 to 3 behaviors that are the most
problematic - Be specific when identifying behavior
6Model Behavior
7Guided Practice Behavior
- Think of a student that you work with or have
worked with - Identify one of the students behaviors that is /
or was especially challenging - Complete the Behavior section of your blank FBA
- Remember to be concrete specific
8FBA Triggers
- Triggers are those factors which may cause and/or
result in display of the identified behaviors - Triggers may be direct or indirect
- Some examples may include
- Inability to do task or perception that he/she
cannot do task - Sensory needs (need for movement, hunger etc.)
- Change or challenges at home
9FBA Setting Factors
- Time of day
- Day of the week
- Class / subject
- Period
- Teacher
- Structured v. unstructured times (classroom v.
halls)
10Data Collection
- To determine triggers, setting factors
functions - Conduct observations
- Interview the student
- Interview parents, teachers or other staff
- Use questionnaires, checklists or rating scales
- Review previous records
- Track review other behavioral data
11Model Triggers Setting Factors
12Guided Practice Triggers Setting Factors
- Now, based on the behavior you identified on your
own FBA, list possible triggers setting factors - Note For today you will do this based on
information you already have. However, in
practice, a team would utilize a number of
methods to gather data over a period of time.
13FBA Function of Behavior
When kids misbehave, they are communicating in
the only way that they know how. They are telling
us a need is unfilled or trying to meet the need
themselves
- Common Functions Include
- Avoidance (cant do or wont do)
- Power Control (including revenge, perceived
justice) - Attention (adult, peer or both)
14Guided Practice Function
Based on your identified behavior, the triggers,
setting factors your own expertise List the
possible function(s)
15Now you can do the BIP!
- Now that the team has conducted an FBA, you
- can begin to identify possible interventions.
- As you construct the BIP, remember
- The FBA is the basis or backbone of the BIP
- The team must identify a realistic, practical
replacement behavior that meets the same need or
function
16Implementation of BIP
- Even the most effective BIP will not change the
behavior dramatically in a short period - Often, with an effective plan, the behavior gets
worse before it gets better - Many experts say it takes 6 weeks for real
behavior change to take place - Its crucial for the team to implement the plan
consistently with integrity for several weeks
17Reflect / Evaluate
- 3-2-1
- 3 Things that you learned or liked
- 2 Suggestions for improvement
- 1 Lingering Question
- Thanks for your time!