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FBA – Functional FBA – Functional Behavioral AssessmentBehavioral Assessment

The process of gathering information about a student’s behavior to determine the need for a Behavioral Intervention Plan. An approach that

incorporates a variety of techniques and strategies to diagnose the causes and to

identify likely interventions intended to address problem behavior

Performance deficitPerformance deficitA behavior that the student knows how to perform, but does not consistently do so.

IEP – Individualized IEP – Individualized Education ProgramEducation Program

A plan to address the specific needs of a student with a disability to appropriate access

to general education, in the least restrictive environment, and .

MagnitudeMagnitudeThe force or power of a behavior

Target behaviorTarget behaviorAn observable and measurable action identified

for intervention.

AntecedentAntecedentRelevant events that precede a target behavior.

Data driven decision Data driven decision makingmaking

Systematically collecting and analyzing various types of data to guide a range of decisions to

help improve the success of students.

Token EconomyToken Economya system of behavior modification based on the

systematic positive reinforcement of target behavior by earning objects or symbols that can

be exchanged for other reinforcers.

Skill deficitSkill deficitA behavior that a student does not know how to

perform.

Positive supportPositive supportAdditional services, strategies, or resources

needed to address needs which are contributing to an undesirable behavior

ConsequenceConsequenceWhat the student derives (gets) from the

behavior, not the punishment that occurred.

LatencyLatencyThe amount of time between the antecedent for

the behavior and the behavior itself

Teacher-student gameTeacher-student gameA brief intervention designed to help teachers

establish clear expectations for engaged academic behavior and effective transitioning

between activities.

PunishmentPunishmentweakens a behavior because a negative

condition is introduced or experienced as a consequence of the behavior

PBIS – Positive Behavior PBIS – Positive Behavior Interventions &SupportsInterventions &Supports

The behavioral component of Response to Intervention (see RTI).

TMPRTMPRStudent behavioral change requires adults to

Teach, Model, Prompt, and Reinforce expected behaviors

DurationDurationThe amount of time a behavior lasts

Replacement behaviorReplacement behaviorA more socially acceptable alternative option to an undesired action that is to be taught to meet

the identified function of the target behavior.

Peer triadPeer triadA group of teachers who observe and provide

feedback to each other several times each month in order to regularly monitor and improve

methods.

Positive ReinforcementPositive Reinforcementthe process of increasing the rate or probability

of a behavior by pairing it with a desirable stimulus

Home/school TeamHome/school TeamA small group of stakeholders (including a

family member) interested in and relevant to a child’s education who meet to discuss and

evaluate current data, supports, and programming.

RTI - Response To RTI - Response To InterventionIntervention

Is a framework for introducing academic and behavioral interventions to students. Typically 85-90% of students respond to Universal Level

intervention, 10-15% of students will require Secondary Level interventions, and 3-5% of

students will require Tertiary Level interventions

InterventionInterventionPromoting positive classroom behaviors by

assisting, modeling, demonstrating, practicing, and rewarding

appropriate behavior

TopographyTopographyHow a behavior looks (the physical dimension)

Restrictive disciplinary Restrictive disciplinary measure - measure -

Consequences for inappropriate behavior which limit or restrict student’s access to peers,

education, and/or opportunities.

In a BIP, professionals must list the consequences as well as strategies/criteria for

their use (detention, suspension, physical restraint, isolated time out, etc.)

FunctionFunctionThe reason why a student engages in a

particular behavior. The benefit s/he is getting from the behavior. There are two options: to

obtain (get) or to avoid (escape).

FrequencyFrequencyHow often a specific behavior occurs.

Negative Negative ReinforcementReinforcement

a particular behavior is strengthened by the consequence of the stopping or avoiding of a

negative condition

Behavior Intervention Behavior Intervention Plan - BIPPlan - BIP

An agreement that teaches and supports replacement behaviors and decreases or

eliminates opportunities for the student to engage in behavior that hinders positive

academic results

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