Functional behavioral assessments (FBA) are a multi-step process that includes collecting data from multiple sources used to help clearly define and understand any behavior that interferes with a student’s learning or the learning of others. The goal of an FBA is to identify the function and underlying root cause of the behavior in order to develop a plan for adults to better support the student’s academic and functional needs. Decades of research have established that FBAs are an evidence-based, high-leverage practice that can improve student outcomes in educational settings. The use of FBAs is included in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act as a required process to address specific circumstances related to disciplinary change of placement. The following resources are geared toward students with IEPs but may be applicable for all students.
FBA Resources
- Building Readiness for IEP Teams to Develop Meaningful and Educationally Relevant FBAs
- When Teams Should Conduct an FBA
- Components of an FBA
- Using the Results
- References
FBA Reporting and Consent Templates
- FBA Notice and Consent
- Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) Template
- Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) Template
- Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) Template
- Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) Template
- Sample Data Collection Worksheets
FBA Professional Learning Opportunities
Additional Resources
- Information Update Bulletin 06.02,
Legal Requirements Relating to Disciplining Children with Disabilities - Information Update Bulletin 23.01
Providing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports to Students with Disabilities and Use of Functional Behavioral Assessment (replaces Bulletin 07.01 Addressing the Behavioral Needs of Students with Disabilities) - PBIS World Forced Choice Reinforcement Menu
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Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS):
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Assessment of Skills and Unsolved Problems Guide (ASUP, formerly referred to as ALSUP)
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Assessment of Skills and Unsolved Problems (ASUP 2024)
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- Think Kids: