Behavior

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and Bureau of Special Education (BSE), in conjunction with PaTTAN, provide effective behavior supports to school districts, individual schools, classrooms, and students. PaTTAN works collaboratively with local intermediate units to meet the technical assistance and training needs of Pennsylvania’s school districts and preschool programs.

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Creating Positive Behavior Support Plans 00:31:00 minutes

Learning Environment and Engagement Initiative Introduction 00:01:56 minutes

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Resources

A Multi-Tiered Approach to School Discipline: Proactive Strategies to Reduce Exclusionary Practices Despite their widespread use, research has shown that disciplinary exclusions are ineffective in reducing problem behaviors. By adopting a multi-tiered systems approach, school teams can choose options that align with their school's culture and implement multiple strategies that can improve support for students. This product is an overview of a multi-tiered approach to school discipline.

An Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis This booklet describes the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), how ABA is used in education, and different educational approaches that use the principles of ABA.

Annotated Positive Behavior Support Plan For a student with an Individualized Education Program (IEP), the positive behavior support plan is integrated within the IEP document. However, while focusing on behavioral interventions, the team may find it helpful to develop all components of the plan at one time. For this reason, the annotated positive behavior support plan includes relevant components of Section VI of the IEP document: program modifications and specifically designed instruction, related services, and supports for school personnel provided for the child. These may serve as reminders for the IEP team to consider in designing the positive behavior support plan.

Also available in Spanish.

Annotated Positive Behavior Support Plan (Spanish) For a student with an Individualized Education Program (IEP), the positive behavior support plan is integrated within the IEP document. However, while focusing on behavioral interventions, the team may find it helpful to develop all components of the plan at one time. For this reason, the annotated positive behavior support plan includes relevant components of Section VI of the IEP document: program modifications and specifically designed instruction, related services, and supports for school personnel provided for the child. These may serve as reminders for the IEP team to consider in designing the positive behavior support plan. Spanish version.

Also available in English.

Behavioral Health Services: An Introductory Guide for Educators This guide provides educators and administrators with an overview of information to assist in understanding Pennsylvania’s system of behavioral health services for children and their families.

Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Public Education: Rationale and Guidelines As the number of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) has grown, so has the need for effective educational interventions. Addressing the needs of students with autism is best accomplished through a team approach and a key member of that team can be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). This guide describes the role of BCBAs, the educational path toward achieving this designation, standards of practice for behavior analysts, and guidelines for educational practice.

Families to the MAX Tip Sheet: Behavior

Challenging behavior and intense emotional responses can cause distress for children and adolescents, as well as their families. This tip sheet lists ways to understand children's behavior in order to better support them in the classroom and beyond.

Also available in Spanish.

Functional Behavioral Assessment Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) is a student-centered team process used in instances when behavior negatively impacts a student’s learning or that of the student’s peers. This brochure provides information about FBA.

Also available in Spanish.

Functional Behavioral Assessment (Spanish) Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) is a student-centered team process used in instances when behavior negatively impacts a student’s learning or that of the student’s peers. This brochure provides information about FBA. Spanish version.

Also available in English.

Functional Behavioral Assessment Process Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) is a process of gathering information to understand the function (purpose) of behavior in order to write an effective Positive Behavior Support Plan. This publication explains the FBA process and includes a worksheet, which walks IEP teams through the steps of the process.

Also available in Spanish.

Functional Behavioral Assessment Process (Spanish) Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) is a process of gathering information to understand the function (purpose) of behavior in order to write an effective Positive Behavior Support Plan. This publication explains the FBA process and includes a worksheet, which walks IEP teams through the steps of the process. Spanish version.

Also available in English.

Instructional Practices for Behavior Management This information sheet discusses the link between classroom behavior and instruction. Included is a checklist to help teachers determine if they are implementing effective instructional practices in their classrooms.

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Consultants

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Ashley Harned PaTTAN - CENTRAL

Jeanie Hertzler PaTTAN - WEST

Tina Lawson PaTTAN - EAST

Kathryn Poggi PaTTAN - WEST

Sandy Shacklady-White PaTTAN - EAST

Bob Shields PaTTAN - WEST

Kristin Starosta PaTTAN - EAST

Erica Kaurudar PaTTAN - CENTRAL

Scott Semow PaTTAN - WEST

Chanda Telleen PaTTAN - CENTRAL

Stacey Cherny PaTTAN - CENTRAL

Melissa Klug PaTTAN - WEST

Maria Ronneburger PaTTAN - CENTRAL

Eva Allen PaTTAN - WEST

Kelley DesLauriers PaTTAN - WEST

Brynne Rice PaTTAN - EAST