IEP Development and Implementation Flashcards

A Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) is most appropriately conducted when:

Answer: A student's behavior interferes with learning and a data-based plan for support is needed

An FBA is conducted to identify the function of a student's challenging behavior so that an effective Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) can be developed to address behavior that interferes with learning.

Which of the following is the primary purpose of a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)?

Answer: To teach replacement behaviors and provide proactive supports based on the function of the behavior

A BIP is a proactive plan that teaches appropriate replacement behaviors and establishes environmental supports and reinforcement strategies based on the identified function of the challenging behavior.

When writing short-term objectives or benchmarks for an IEP goal, these are required for:

Answer: Only students who take alternate assessments aligned to alternate achievement standards

Under current IDEA, short-term objectives or benchmarks are only required for students with disabilities who take alternate assessments based on alternate achievement standards.

Which data collection method would provide the most objective information for monitoring a student's IEP goal related to increasing on-task behavior?

Answer: Direct observation using time-sampling or interval recording

Time-sampling or interval recording during direct observation provides systematic, objective frequency data on on-task behavior that can be compared across time to measure progress.

A student's IEP goal states: 'Given 10 single-digit addition problems, the student will solve them with 90% accuracy in 3 out of 4 trials.' The student scores 9/10, 8/10, 10/10, and 7/10 on four consecutive probes. Has the goal been met?

Answer: No, because the student must achieve 90% accuracy in 3 of 4 trials — only 2 trials met this criterion

The goal requires 90% accuracy (9/10) in 3 out of 4 trials; the student scored 90% or above on only 2 trials (9/10 and 10/10), so the goal criterion has not been met.

Which statement best describes the role of the student in the IEP process, particularly for secondary students?

Answer: Student participation in IEP development, including self-advocacy training, is encouraged and required for transition-age students

IDEA encourages student participation in IEP meetings and requires that transition-age students be invited to their IEP meetings, supporting the development of self-advocacy and self-determination skills.