Description
presents the 3-tiered model of Response to Instruction in providing services to students with disabilities with challenging behavior. The development of the individual education plan (IEP) will be addressed with a focus on meeting core curriculum standards, the challenges of accountability testing, and the delivery of specially designed instruction, related services, and supplemental aides and services in co-teaching inclusive environments. In addition, the Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and Behavior-Intervention Plan (BIP), required componants of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) will be discussed. Positive behavior support with an emphasis on Tier 1 classroom management practices and Tier 2 individualized supports will be addressed. The principles and techniques of applied behavioral analysis to plan interventions for students exhibiting learning and behavioral difficulties will be introduced.