From a Functional Behavior Assessment, which plan is developed to address identified behaviors in school?

• A. IEP
• B. Transition Plan
• C. 504 Plan
• D. Behavioral Intervention Plan

Answer: (D)

Understanding why a student behaves a certain way in school comes from the Functional Behavior Assessment, and the plan that follows to address those behaviors is the Behavioral Intervention Plan. The BIP spells out concrete, school-based strategies to reduce the target behavior and teach replacement skills, including environmental adjustments to prevent triggers, specific teaching and support steps for staff, and the data collection and progress monitoring needed to see whether the interventions are working.

Other options aren’t the direct result of an FBA: an IEP covers overall eligibility and special education services and may include behavioral goals, but it isn’t the specific plan created from the FBA. A 504 Plan focuses on accommodations to ensure access and may include supports, but again it’s not the targeted behavior-intervention plan derived from the FBA. A Transition Plan relates to planning for life after school and is typically part of an IEP for older students. The Behavioral Intervention Plan is the plan designed to address the identified behaviors with structured, data-driven interventions.