Common Elements of a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
by
Joseph C. Maya on Jul. 26, 2024
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Student’s identifying information
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Target behavior(s) and goal(s): behavior(s) that the BIP targets and aims to improve
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Function of behavior: how the behavior serves the student
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Desired replacement behavior(s): acceptable behaviors developed by the BIP to replace target behaviors
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Intervention strategies: interventions used to address the target behavior including antecedent strategies (prevent problem behavior), instructional strategies (teach replacement behavior), and consequence strategies (reinforce replacement behavior)
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Environmental changes: changes in setting that help implement the interventions
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People responsible: information about the people tasked with implementing intervention strategies
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Timelines: periods of time and dates where sections of the BIP are addressed, reviewed, and revised
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Evaluation: monitoring progress toward achieving target outcomes
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