Behavior


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Utilizing a problem solving process, such as RtI, is applicable to behavioral difficulties, much like it is applied to the academic arena. One similarity between academic and behavior systems is in program and intervention selection. Data collection is another commonality between RtI and behavior. In order to assess the level of intensity and selct a behavioral intervention, data must be obtained. Prior to intervening, a teacher ideally gathers baseline data on the student exhibiting problematic behaviors.

Behavior interventions, much like academic interventions, can and should be implemented in a systematic format. It is ideal to reduce student confusion by implementing school wide systems through assuring classroom and grade level consistency. Positive Behavior Support is one example of the behavioral systematic problem solving process, which utilizes various levels of programs of intervention.

To learn more about behavior difficulties, review the following PowerPoints & PDF documents:

 * **Subject** || **PowerPoint** || **PDF** ||
 * Behavior Difficulties || [[file:Behavior Difficulties.ppt]] || N/A ||
 * Assessment || [[file:Assessment.ppt]] || N/A ||
 * Basics of Behavior || [[file:Basics of Behavior.ppt]] || N/A ||
 * Components of Behavior Interventions || [[file:Components of Behavioral Interventions.ppt]] || N/A ||
 * Teaching Expected Behaviors || [[file:Teaching Expected Behaviors.ppt]] || N/A ||
 * Measuring Behavior || [[file:Measuring Behavior.ppt]] || N/A ||
 * Positive Behavior Interventions Supports || [[file:Positive Behavioral Supports.ppt]] || N/A ||
 * PBIS Toolkit || N/A || [[file:pbs-rti-tool.pdf]] ||
 * Behavior Planning || [[file:behavior planning power point.ppt]] ||  ||

**Use one of the following observation forms when looking at behavior. See the PowerPoint "Measuring Behavior" for directions.**

 * Time Sampling || [[file:observationtime.pdf]] ||
 * Event Recording || [[file:observationevent.pdf]] ||
 * Interval Sampling || [[file:observationinterval.pdf]] ||

The following pdfs are sample behavior contracts and plans provided by Kristen Shimpi:

 * **Contracts** || **K-2 Plans** || **3-5 Plans** || **Middle School Plans** ||
 * [[file:contract1.pdf]] || [[file:K-2 plan 1.pdf]] || [[file:3-5 plan1.pdf]] || [[file:middle school plan1.pdf]] ||
 * [[file:contract 2.pdf]] || [[file:K-2 plan 2.pdf]] || [[file:3-5 plan2.pdf]] || [[file:middle school plan 2.pdf]] ||
 * [[file:contract 3.pdf]] || [[file:K-2 plan 3.pdf]] || [[file:3-5 plan 3.pdf]] || [[file:middle school plan 3.pdf]] ||
 * [[file:contract 4.pdf]] || [[file:K-2 plan 4.pdf]] || [[file:3-5 plan 4.pdf]] || [[file:middle school plan 4.pdf]] ||
 * [[file:contract 5.pdf]] || [[file:K-2 plan 5.pdf]] || [[file:3-5 plan 5.pdf]] || [[file:middle school plan 5.pdf]] ||
 * [[file:contract 3 pt sheet.pdf]] || [[file:K-2 plan 6.pdf]] || [[file:3-5 plan 6.pdf]] || [[file:middle school plan 6.pdf]] ||
 * [[file:contract 5 pt sheet.pdf]] ||  ||   ||   ||
 * [[file:contract general.pdf]] ||  ||   ||   ||

Some resources (not a limited list) of things that you can use to provide instructional interventions include:
RtI manual || Free ||
 * **Resource/Program** || **Description** || **Publisher/Company** || **Cost** ||
 * RtI Intervention Manual || A compilation of collected interventions that are represented through various levels of intensity and categories || [[file:RtIManual.pdf]]
 * Intervention Central || [|www.interventioncentral.org](Click on behavior resources) Intervention Central provides a variety of researched-based intervention resources || Website || Free ||