IEP Behavior Support

IEP Behavior Support services are to ensure behavior goals appropriately align with a learner’s individualized needs. Behavior goals are reviewed through a behavioral lens to assess whether they address the underlying function of the behavior and are likely to produce meaningful, functional outcomes. While some goals may appear appropriate in wording, they may not directly teach the specific skills the learner needs, such as functional communication, regulation, or other relevant replacement behaviors. This process focuses on determining whether goals are positioned to effectively support the learner across settings.

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Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) are also reviewed to evaluate whether identified patterns of behavior are accurate and supported by sufficient data. This step is essential in determining whether any resulting Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) is appropriately matched to the variables maintaining the behavior. Parents are provided with tools and professional language to support effective collaboration with the IEP team, including guidance on asking informed questions, sharing observations, and participating in discussions regarding potential revisions to goals or supports when appropriate.

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This service is focused strictly on behavior. Review and recommendations are limited to behavior goals, FBAs, and BIPs. Areas such as academic curriculum, instructional methodologies, and other non-behavioral components of an IEP fall outside the scope of this service.