An FBA is an assessment aimed at determining why a student is behaving in a way. It focuses on discovering the purpose of the child's behavior, or what the child is trying to communicate/accomplish with their behavior. FBA should be considered when a student's behavior is impacting their learning or the learning of their classmates. It must be done prior to considering a change in programming/placement for students with special needs. Disciplinary removals from school should also spark the need for FBA.
