Meetings and documentation
Meeting agendas, sharing a plan with staff, manifestation determination, talking with families, and what to do when a plan is not working.
BIP Team Meeting Agenda: A Sample You Can Adapt
A 60 minute agenda for a behavior plan meeting, who should attend under IDEA, what to send ahead, how to run the table, and how to close with actions.
Manifestation Determination Review: The Basics
What a manifestation determination review is under 34 CFR 300.530: when it happens, who takes part, the two questions, and next steps. General information.
Sharing a BIP With All Staff: Who Needs What
How to get a behavior plan to the adults who carry it out: what IDEA requires, a one-page summary, a substitute packet, short coaching, and privacy.
Talking With Parents About Behavior: Calls, Notes, and Logs
How to talk with families about behavior: a first-call outline, good and poor wording side by side, a home-school log, and how often to be in touch.
When a Behavior Plan Is Not Working: A Troubleshooting Guide
A guide to a behavior plan that is not working: check use, then fit, then function, what to do if behavior worsens first, and when to call the team.