A Functional Behavior Assessment is a structured approach to understanding a students needs in regards to challenging behavior in the classroom. It is created collaboratively with the student, students family, teachers, and administration. The idea is to understand why a students struggles or acts out in class and address it to help meet the students needs.
An FBA is created using four simple steps.
Not all students are eligible for an FBA it is generally reserved for the following situations, although schools may choose to create an FBA for a multitude of reasons. Primarily it is done within special educations plans such as IEP's and 504's. It may be completed however if a specific event prompted a need such as violence, use of drugs or alcohol
An FBA is created using four simple steps.
- Define the trouble behavior
- Gather and analyze information gathered
- Find out the reason for the behavior
- Make a plan to address the behavior
Not all students are eligible for an FBA it is generally reserved for the following situations, although schools may choose to create an FBA for a multitude of reasons. Primarily it is done within special educations plans such as IEP's and 504's. It may be completed however if a specific event prompted a need such as violence, use of drugs or alcohol