• Functional Behavioral Assessment: Identifying the Reasons for Problem Behavior and Developing a Behavior Plan
Challenge
Initial Thoughts
Perspectives & Resources

What should Ms. Rollison know about behavior in order to help Joseph?

How can Ms. Rollison determine why Joseph behaves the way he does?

What can Ms. Rollison do to modify Joseph’s behavior?

How will Ms. Rollison know whether the intervention is successful?

Resources

Wrap Up
Assessment

Functional Behavioral Assessment: Identifying the Reasons for Problem Behavior and Developing a Behavior Plan

This module explores the basic principles of behavior and the importance of discovering the reasons that students engage in problem behavior. The steps to conducting a functional behavioral assessment and developing a behavior plan are also described (est. completion time: 2 hours).
Note: A revised version of this Module will post in May, 2025.
Earn the Professional Development Certificate for this module.

Work through the sections of this module in the order presented in the STAR graphic above.

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