Behavior Intervention Plan
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A written plan based on an FBA that describes the strategies, supports, and interventions to address a student's challenging behavior. A BIP should include preventive strategies, replacement behaviors to teach, response strategies, and a plan for monitoring effectiveness. It becomes part of the IEP.
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A systematic process for identifying the underlying function (purpose) of a student's challenging behavior. An FBA examines what happens before the behavior (antecedents), what the behavior looks like, and what happens after (consequences). The results are used to develop a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).
A written plan developed for each child eligible for special education services. The IEP describes the child's present levels of performance, measurable annual goals, the special education and related services to be provided, and how progress will be measured. It is a legally binding document that schools must follow.
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