Encouragement Strategies To Increase Positive Student Behavior


 

 

Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) Example

Student Name: ______________________________________                                 Date: ______________

DOB: __________________              Teacher/Case Manager: _______________________________________

Defined Behavior Student isolates himself from others during class, refuses to go to lunch in the cafeteria, and prefers to stay in class during scheduled breaks. Student’s academic production is minimal.

 

Behavior Goals A. During free time, student will interact in positive ways with other students and staff 90% of the time. General or Special Ed teacher will track during each scheduled time block.

 

B. Student will go to lunch in the cafeteria without supervision 90% of the time. General Ed teacher will track.

 

C. Student will stay on task 90% of the time. General or Special Ed teacher will track during each scheduled time block.

 

D. Student will complete in-class assigned work 90% of the time. General or Special Ed teacher will track during each scheduled time block.

Interventions & Frequency of Intervention

(This will support the teaching and learning of the goal.)

List persons who are responsible for  services and monitoring performance

 

 

1. Social work involvement for referral for family counseling focused on realistic expectations of student performance. Ongoing until counseling is started.  Social worker

 

2. Daily monitoring medication compliance and effectiveness. Nurse, Teacher

 

3. Bibliotherapy for parents. Ongoing.  Parents

 

4. Teach the student alternative positive self-statements and appraisals. Daily, as needed. General Education Teacher and Special Education Teacher

 

5. Reinforce positive self-statements, attention to school work, and initiating social interactions. Daily, as needed General Education Teacher and Special Education Teacher

 

 

6. Weekly group instruction of combating irrational and self- defeating thinking in special education classroom. Special Education Teacher

 

Motivational and Instructional Interventions Provide incentives for group work and participation

Invite other students to join the student for lunch in the classroom.

Plan games that will involve the student during class and group student in a group with supportive, familiar peers.

Rewards and Reinforcements Free time, time on the computer, verbal praise
Safety Interventions Student is not a threat to others or himself.  Monitor as needed.
Legal and Ethical Considerations in Maintaining Student Confidentiality Teachers and staff should not disclose confidential information about the student with other students during lunch groups or other group activities.
Resources Read 5 ways to engage reluctant students: https://www.edutopia.org/discussion/5-ways-engage-reluctant-students