A Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) is a process that seeks to determine the underlying cause or function of student behaviors that impede the learning of the student or the learning of the student’s peers. A Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) is a plan that utilizes behavioral interventions and supports in order to reduce behaviors which interfere with a student’s academic progress and/or increase behaviors that lead to successful learning for that student.
Arkansas Agreement with Consultant to Implement Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan is a comprehensive contract designed to outline the terms and conditions between Arkansas educational institutions or organizations and a qualified consultant specializing in behavioral analysis and intervention. This agreement aims to create a collaborative partnership to address and improve the behavioral challenges faced by individuals with unique needs, such as students with learning disabilities, behavioral disorders, or other developmental difficulties. The purpose of this agreement is to establish a formal relationship with the consultant, ensuring their expertise is effectively utilized to conduct a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA). A FBA is a step-by-step process that seeks to analyze and understand the underlying cause and function of a student's challenging behavior. With the results of the FBA, the consultant will proceed to develop a comprehensive Behavior Intervention Plan (BIG). The Behavior Intervention Plan will be tailored to the individual student and will outline evidence-based strategies, techniques, and accommodations intended to reduce or eliminate the challenging behavior while promoting positive alternative behaviors. The plan may include specific goals, instructional strategies, reinforcement systems, environmental modifications, and data collection procedures to monitor progress. Different types of Arkansas Agreements with Consultants to Implement Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan may vary based on the scope and specifications required by the educational institution. Some institutions may require consultants to specialize in certain areas, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Others may focus on specific age groups, like early childhood intervention or post-secondary support. Keywords: Arkansas Agreement, Consultant, Implement, Functional Behavior Assessment, FBA, Behavior Intervention Plan, BIG, educational institutions, behavioral analysis, intervention, collaborative partnership, students, learning disabilities, behavioral disorders, developmental difficulties, formal relationship, expertise, conduct, comprehensive, tailored, strategies, techniques, accommodations, goals, instructional strategies, reinforcement systems, environmental modifications, data collection procedures, monitor progress, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ASD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, early childhood intervention, post-secondary support.
