behavior plans
Behavior is the totality of one's physical and mental activities. Behavior plans are created as a “proactive action plan to address behavior(s) that are impeding learning of the student or others” (Behavior Support Plans). Behavior Support Plans are appropriate for all students. If this plan is created for a student with an IEP or 504 plan, it becomes part of those documents. The focus of behavior support plans are to focus on understanding why the behavior is occurring, and then to focus on teaching an appropriate replacement behavior that meets the student's needs in a more acceptable way. These changes include making environmental and instructional changes, providing reinforcement activities, and effective communication with the student.
Educators need to write behavior plans because of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Reauthorization 2004 (IDEA). Every student is entitled to make yearly academic growth, no matter their disability. Furthermore, the educational experience of a student must cover instructional strategies, curriculum, and tasks that will enable this student to excel academically. All behaviors that interfere with the learning process need to be addressed for the benefit of the student, his or her classmates, and the teacher. With a behavior plan, home-school communication is essential! Both parties need to be doing their part in order to best help the student succeed.
Below are images of successful behavior plan phases as well as a very impactful poem about the affect a teacher has on his or her students. Additionally, there is a helpful three tiered model to enhance understanding of what is available for behavioral support.
For more information, visit: http://www.pent.ca.gov/
Educators need to write behavior plans because of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Reauthorization 2004 (IDEA). Every student is entitled to make yearly academic growth, no matter their disability. Furthermore, the educational experience of a student must cover instructional strategies, curriculum, and tasks that will enable this student to excel academically. All behaviors that interfere with the learning process need to be addressed for the benefit of the student, his or her classmates, and the teacher. With a behavior plan, home-school communication is essential! Both parties need to be doing their part in order to best help the student succeed.
Below are images of successful behavior plan phases as well as a very impactful poem about the affect a teacher has on his or her students. Additionally, there is a helpful three tiered model to enhance understanding of what is available for behavioral support.
For more information, visit: http://www.pent.ca.gov/
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