Policy – Category 5000 (Students)
BP 5007 – Positive Behavioral Interventions
address behavior in a variety of ways, including the development of goals, conducting behavioral assessments, and developing positive behavioral interventions and supports and other strategies consistent with Title 20 of the United States Code (USC) § 1414(d) ; and Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) § 300.324 . The IEP must include a statement of the special education, related services, supplementary aids and services, and program modifications or supports that will be provided to the child ( 20 USC § 1414(d)(1)(A)(i)(IV ).
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Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
The Desert Mountain Special Education Local Plan Area (DMSELPA) supports a multi- tiered system of support for behavior similar to the Response-to-Intervention (RtI) Model used for academic interventions. Tier I, universal supports for all students, creates the foundation for all subsequent interventions. Some students will benefit from additional strategic interventions and supports at Tier II. A few students will also require targeted and intensive Tier III interventions often in the form of a Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP).
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The Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) diagram shown in Figure 1 demonstrates the systemic provision of behavioral supports for all students. This type of system-wide intervention creates a culture of positive behavioral interactions for all. PBIS is a multi-tiered framework for enhancing the adoption and implementation of a continuum of evidence-based interventions to achieve academic and behavior significant outcomes for all students. At the universal level, LEAs learn how to build their school pro-social environment by establishing a common language, common practices, and common vision. Tier II targeted interventions include Check In Check Out (CICO), social and academic groups, and Check and Connect. Tier III implementation includes
BP 5007 – Positive Behavioral Interventions
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Desert Mountain Special Education Local Plan Area (DMSELPA) (rev. 09/14)
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