Table of Contents

Revelations
Acknowledgments
Purpose of Manual
Populations Receiving Behavior Support Plan
What is a Behavior Support Plan?
Why Do I Have to Write One?
Who Should Be on a Behavior Support Team?
Successful Behavior Plan Phases
Behavior Support Plan
Behavior Plans for Students with IEPs
Three-Tiered Model for Behavior Support

Section 2: General Resources and References

Resources and References

Section 3: Forms

Introduction to Behavior Support Plan Form
Behavior Support Plan: Expands-as-you-type version | Handwriting version
Introduction to Data Collection Forms
Environmental Observation Form
Environmental Analysis Summary of Observations
Sample: Diana’s Environmental Analysis
Response to Interventions
Time Sampling Record Sheet
Interval Data Sheet
Intensity Rating Scales
Communicative Intent Matrix
Behavioral Record
Direct Observation
Potential Reinforcers Interview and Observation Form
Behavioral Record (BAC)
Functional Assessment Observation Form (blank form is on the last page)
Function-Based Behavior Interventions (Blank)
Function-Based Behavior Interventions (Sample)
Contingency Pathway Charting

Section 4: Defining Behavior

Defining the Problem Behavior
The behavior impeding learning is
It impedes learning because
The need for a Behavior Support Plan: Early Stage Intervention – Moderate
The need for a Behavior Support Plan: Serious – Extreme
Frequency of Intensity or Duration of Behavior

Section 5: Environmental Factors

Environmental Factors to Evaluate
What are the predictors for the behavior?
What supports the student using the problem behavior?
What environmental changes, structure and supports are needed to remove the student’s need to use this behavior?

Section 6: Functional Factors

Functional Factors
Team believes the behavior occurs because
What the team believes the student should do instead of problem behavior?
Analyzing Behavior Worksheet (Instruction)
Analyzing Behavior Worksheet (Blank)
Thinking About the “Why” of Behavior
Hypothesizing the “Why” of Behavior
Replacement Behavior Checklist

Section 7: Teaching and Reinforcement

Functionally Equivalent Replacement Behavior and General Positive Behaviors
What teaching strategies/necessary curriculum/materials are needed to teach the functionally equivalent replacement behavior?
Teaching New Behaviors
Strategies
Students with These Skill Deficits/Behavioral Excesses Can Benefit From These Strategies
What are reinforcement procedures to use for establishing, maintaining and generalizing the new behavior?

Section 8: Reactive Strategies

Reactive Strategies Defined
What strategies will be employed if the problem behavior occurs again?
Reactive Strategies Checklist

Section 9: Behavioral Goals

Behavioral Goals
Behavior Plan Progress Monitoring – Goals Worksheet
Guidelines for Designing Behavioral Goals for Ongoing Progress Monitoring (full manual)
- Components of Effective Goal Monitoring
- Goal Components
- Goal Formats
- Communication for Progress Monitoring
- Examples of Goal Writing for Progress Monitoring
- Task Refusal/Off Task – Tom
- Task Refusal/Off Task – Ryan
- Verbal Perseveration – Frank
- Spitting at People – Christa
- Inappropriate Physical Touching of Others – Toby

Section 10: Communication and Teaming

Communication and Teaming
Manner of Communication/Frequency/Participants
Behavior Plan Progress Monitoring – Communications Worksheet
Observation and Analysis Conclusion
What to do when a BSP “Doesn’t Work”

Section 11: Case Studies

Four Sample Case Studies
Mario
Behavior Support Plan for Mario
Sean
Behavior Support Plan for Sean
Karl
Behavior Support Plan for Karl – Scores “Adequate”
Response to Interventions: Student Outcomes Form – Karl
Behavior Support Plan for Karl – Scores “Inadequate”
Amy
Behavior Support Plan for Amy
Example of Amy’s classroom data collection
Scoring Practice Activity – Blank Forms
Answer Form for Karl – Inadequate Version

Section 12: Resources: Environment, Teaching, and Reinforcing

Resources
Teaching New Behaviors
Environmental Factors Survey
Key Elements for Effective Classroom Management—A Checklist
Offering Choices
Pit Crews
Classwide Systems to Cue, Shape and Model Behavior
- Rainbow Club
- Slot Machine Game
- Golden Nugget Club
- Team Basketball Competition
Creating Positive Environments Through Class Meetings
Possible Reinforcers
Home Work Coupon
Questions and Answers…About Using Reinforcement
Reinforcement Continuum
Choosing What I like
Parental Survey
Identifying Reinforcers by Age
Reinforcer Sentence Completion
Building Independence Through the Use of Adaptations and Enablers

Section 13: Resources: Reactive Strategies

Resources
Thinking About My Behavior
Understanding How Feelings Affect My Behavior
Problem Solving Steps
Time Away
Reinforcement Sandwich – A Correction Strategy
Incident Reports

Section 14: Resources: Communication

Resources
Communication Contacts
Contact Log
Great News from School
Bus Report
You Made a Good Choice
Complimentary Report to Parents
Daily Progress Reports
Daily Period by Period Progress Report (7 day)
Daily Period by Period Progress Report (6 day)
Daily Points Earned for Appropriare Behavior
Think Sheet
Positive Behaviors at a Glance

Section 15: Scoring Guide

Behavior Support Plan Quality Evaluation Scoring Guide II