Sample Behavior Plan
Sample Behavior Plan
This behavior intervention plan has been created to support the goals and objectives in the IEP dated
____________________, and should be considered an addendum to the IEP.
I. Preventative Strategies/Modifications
In order to provide a program most conducive to success for Timmy, the following strategies and modifications are
recommended for his program:
• Create and consistently use a “Quiet Working Place” for Timmy to use when he is overstimulated,
distracted, or needs time “alone,” or when he has a task he needs to focus carefully upon.
• Planned seating with back to most of the activity in the room when doing seat work. Seating near adult
at circle time.
II. Encouragement of Appropriate Behaviors (level 1)
Level 1 Interventions are most effective when child is fairly calm and still responsive to verbal redirection.
These interventions often serve to prevent further escalation.
Intervention Example
1. Frequent verbal cueing to help student “I play with kids who share.” “I spend time with
Understand positive expectations students who are working.”
2. Use of proximity and attention whenever Comments/no comments when standing near student
possible and reasonable to reinforce appropriate
behavior. “You’re sitting quietly. Good job!”
“I see you working hard on your assignment.”
Intervention
Clear nonverbal cueing to assist in conjunction with short, simple verbal contact.
1. Parents will be called to report any successes he has in managing his behavior.
2. Star charts and/or notes will be sent home to parents which tell them which positive behaviors received
stars. They will reward him for obtaining a certain number of stars each day. .
3. If Timmy has a bad day, teacher will call him in the evening to reassure him that things will go better
the next day.