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.
The Kansas Agreement with Consultant to Implement Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan is a comprehensive agreement formed between the state of Kansas and a consultant to address and improve behavior concerns in individuals with challenging behaviors. This agreement aims to establish a collaborative partnership between the state and the consultant to effectively implement functional behavior assessments (FBA) and behavior intervention plans (BIG) in various settings. Functional behavior assessments are systematic processes that are utilized to identify the factors contributing to challenging behaviors. This assessment involves collecting data on various elements including the antecedents (events preceding the behavior), the behavior itself, and the consequences that follow the behavior. The FBA provides valuable insights into the purpose or function of the behavior, helping professionals develop appropriate strategies and interventions. Behavior intervention plans, on the other hand, are tailor-made plans created based on the outcomes of the FBA. These plans outline specific techniques and strategies that will be employed to address and manage the challenging behaviors effectively. The BIG is designed to replace problem behaviors with more appropriate and socially acceptable behaviors, promoting positive changes in the person's behavior and overall well-being. The Kansas Agreement with Consultant to Implement Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan is not limited to a single type. Instead, it covers a diverse range of situations where individuals require behavioral support. These may include educational settings, such as schools or specialized programs, residential facilities, community-based programs, and various other contexts catered to the needs of individuals facing behavioral challenges. Keywords: Kansas Agreement, Consultant, Functional Behavior Assessment, Behavior Intervention Plan, FBA, BIG, challenging behaviors, collaborative partnership, systematic process, antecedents, consequences, purpose, function, strategies, interventions, problem behaviors, socially acceptable behaviors, educational settings, schools, residential facilities, community-based programs.
