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Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)Training

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Background: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (1997/2004) requires the IEP team to address behavior that impedes his or her learning or that of others” (IDEA Section 614(d)(2)(B). The Modified Consent Decree Outcome 5 targets reduction of suspension of students with disabilities. Functional Behavioral Assessment provides the format for the assessment of students with behavior that impedes learning as well as for students who have misconduct that leads to the use of formal discipline.  Information from the FBA supports the IEP team in developing a Behavior Support Plan (a teaching plan) that promotes positive changes in student behavior.

Purpose: The resources included on this page are made available to assist schools with the assessment of students whose behavior impedes learning.

• Provides school site staff with knowledge and skills on behavioral assessment
• Outlines the basic conceptual framework of FBA with supporting information
• Links school site staff to important resources that support the work with students whose behavior impedes learning.

Functional Behavior Assessment online training

The Discipline Foundation Policy: School Wide Positive Behavior Support website contains a variety of materials available for implementing the multi-tiered behavioral system to support student achievement.