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Behavior Blueprint Guide
A Framework for Evidence-Based BIP Development
The PBIS Foundation
This toolkit aligns with the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework. Effective BIPs focus on teaching and reinforcing desired behaviors. We view behavior as communication—a tool students use to meet a specific need or function .
1. FBA Summary
Determine why behavior occurs (Attention, Escape, Tangible, Sensory).
2. Replacement
Select a skill that serves the same function but is socially appropriate.
TEKS & Standards Alignment
SEL.1.A
Self-Management Skills
Identify and use self-management skills to regulate emotions and behaviors.
SEL.3.B
Responsible Decision-Making
Develop skills to make constructive choices about personal and social behavior.
Counselor Best Practices
• Feasibility: Collaborate with the IEP team to ensure the BIP is manageable in general education.
• Function-Driven: Ensure the "why" drives every antecedent and reinforcement choice.
• Efficiency: The new behavior must be easier or faster than the problem behavior.
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Functional Behavior Assessment Summary
FORM: BIP-FBA-01
Student Name
Grade / Teacher
1. DEFINITION OF CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR
Describe behavior in observable and measurable terms.
2. Antecedents & Triggers
Transitions (between activities)
Demand (task assigned)
Denied Access (to item/peer)
Unstructured Time (recess/hall)
Correction / Feedback
Other: ___________________
3. Primary Function (The Why)
Check the box that best explains the behavior's purpose.
Attention Peer or adult
Escape Task or person
Tangible Item or activity
Sensory Internal relief
4. SUMMARY HYPOTHESIS
When [Antecedent] occurs, the student [Behavior] in order to [Function] .
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Replacement Behavior Roadmap Teacher Resource Replacement Behavior Roadmap
Teaching the Pro-Social Alternative
The Fair Pair Rule
A new behavior must be efficient (easier) and effective (gets the same result) as the behavior it replaces.
E
Escape / Avoidance
Request "Break" card
Ask for teacher help
Request "I need a minute"
Negotiate task start
A
Attention Seeking
Raise Hand / Silent Signal
"Look at my progress"
Peer shoulder tap
Verbal "Hello" or greeting
T
Tangible / Access
Request via Visual Card
Set timer to wait turn
"May I have a turn?"
First/Then board use
S
Sensory / Automatic
Squeeze ball / Fidget
Deep pressure task
Designated wiggle seat
Oral chew tool
PLANNING: IDENTIFIED REPLACEMENT BEHAVIOR
REF: PBIS-RB-02 Behavior Blueprint Toolkit
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Official Behavior Intervention Plan
PBIS Tier 3
Form ID: BIP-03
Student Name
Effective Date
Team Lead
1. Targeted Behavior & Function
Escape
Attention
Tangible
Sensory
2. Antecedent Strategies (Prevention)
3. Replacement Behavior & Instruction
4. Reinforcement Strategies
Immediate / Daily Rewards
Weekly / Long-Term Rewards
5. Response to Challenging Behavior
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Note: Refer to the Replacement Behavior Roadmap and Grade Band Rewards Menu for specific evidence-based strategy selections.
Monitoring & Review
Review frequency: Every ________ school days. Responsibility: _______________
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Grade Band Rewards Menu
Evidence-based reinforcement ideas for PBIS implementation
Primary Band: K-2nd Grade
Social & Praise
• High-five or "Pinky Shake"
• Positive phone call home
• "Star Student" desk sign
• Show-and-Tell privilege
• Line Leader for a day
Activities & Tools
• 5 mins of "Free Choice" bin
• Scented sticker / Smelly marker
• Use teacher's special chair
• Help feed classroom pet
• Wear a "Cape" or special hat
Focus: Immediate reinforcement. Rewards should be frequent and tied to physical tokens or stickers.
Intermediate Band: 3rd-5th Grade
Agency & Status
• Lunch with Counselor/Teacher
• DJ for the day (class music)
• Assistant "Coach" during PE
• Homework pass (one sheet)
• Shout-out on announcements
Choice & Leisure
• Use tech/iPad for 10 minutes
• Choice of seating (bean bag)
• "Class Store" points/tokens
• Read a comic book / drawing
• School-wide "Spirit Day" choice
Focus: Autonomy and social status. Intermediate students value independence and peer approval.
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Pro Tip: The Premack Principle
Use a "First/Then" approach. "First complete 5 math problems (low-probability), then you can have 2 minutes of drawing (high-probability)." This makes the reward contingent on effort.
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Progress Pulse Tracker Document Progress Pulse Tracker
BIP Data Monitoring Sheet
WEEK OF: _________
Student / Goal
Replacement Behavior to Monitor
2 = Independent
1 = With Prompts
0 = Not Observed
Time / Period Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Arrival / HR Block 1 Lunch / Recess Block 2 Dismissal
Weekly Observations
Strategy Effectiveness
IEP CONFIDENTIAL DATA SHEET
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