Special Considerations & Behavior Overview

This section will address important factors that may impact a student's learning. You will document whether the student has a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) completed, Limited English Proficiency needs, and any behavioral concerns. 

*This page serves the same purposes as the Special Considerations & Behavior section of IIEP and functions similarly when addressing behaviors of concern and an FBA. 

Functional Behavioral Assessment

Indicate whether an FBA (Functional Behavior Assessment) has been completed for the student by selecting Yes or No. No additional fields will appear based on your selection, this is simply to document whether an FBA has been completed and is on file. 

If the student is identified as a Multi-Lingual Learner (MLL), select Yes for this question. By selecting, Yes, a text field will populate where you will describe the student's needs. 

You will also report the student’s WIDA scores, including all four areas: Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing.

Students receive a score for each domain, along with an overall score. Any overall score below 5 means the student requires an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) and remains eligible for MLL services.

If you do not have access to WIDA scores, please contact your School Secretary or Guidance Counselor to obtain them.

*When a student is MLL, their IEP can be translated into the student’s home language if needed.

Does the pattern of student behavior impede his or her learning or that of others? 

Which option should I choose? 

When you complete this section, you will choose Yes or No based on how the student's behavior impacts their learning or the learning of others. Below are some helpful guidelines to consider when choosing an option. 

Yes- Describe the student's behavior(s) of concern that impedes his or her learning or the learning of others. What is the impact of the behavior? 

Choose Yes when the student's behavior interferes with their learning or the learning of others. You will then describe how the behavior affects instruction, classroom routines, peer relationships, etc. Ensure that you are specific and objective. 

Select Yes when: 

• The student needs consistent support to develop and build skills for success at school. 

• The behavior can be addressed with Accommodations, Environmental Supports, and/or Specially Designed Instruction (SDI). 

• The student needs behavioral goals and SDI as part of their IEP. 

• The student needs additional behavior support including an FBA and Behavior plan. 

No- Document the reasons for determining the behaviors of concern are not impeding the student's learning or that of others. 

Choose No if the student does have behaviors of concern, but they are not interfering with their learning or the learning of others, and current accommodations and/or support are enough. Ensure that you are specific and objective. 

Select this option when: 

• The student is making progress with accommodations and supports as documented on the Cover Page in the Evaluation Information and Student Data section. 

• The behavior has not continued to escalate or create significant disruptions, for example a class suspension or out of school suspension. 

• The student's behavior can be supported within the General Education Setting and is not preventing academic growth from the student or their peers. 

No- The behavior intervention plan was discontinued based upon the following data and team discussion. 

Choose this option when the student's behavior not longer interferes with their learning or the learning of others. You will then provide a summary of the data and the team discussion that lead to the discontinuation of the Behavior Intervention Plan. Ensure that you are specific and objective. 

Select this option when: 

• Behavioral data has decreased significantly. 

• Behavioral goals have been met. 

• The student is showing academic and behavioral progress without needing additional interventions or supports. 

*If you select No (Behavior Plan Discontinued): You do not need to complete a new FBA or BIP. 

Which option should I choose? 

Carefully review each option ahead of the case conference so you can share and discuss them with the team. This will help the CCC make the most appropriate decision for the student if applicable. 

If you select this option, three additional checkboxes will populate. You will need to choose one or more of the following: 

• Environmental Supports

  • Describe any supports, changes to the environment, staff responses to behavior, and/or staff training that are needed to support the student. 

    • This may look like classroom strategies, hallway routines, cafeteria expectations, behavioral supports on the bus, and/or adjustments to structured and unstructured settings. 

• Accommodations 

  • Enter any accommodations and/or behavioral supports and the purpose for the student. 

    • Accommodations that are listed in the accommodations section of the IEP will not populate here.  Accommodations listed in the behavior section will populate in the Accommodations section. 

• Specially Designed Instruction 

  • This will be described when you write the behavior goal in the Goals section of the IEP. 

A Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) has been completed. 

Choose this option when: 

• You are holding a Reevaluation Review after completing an FBA from Option 2 or Option 3 above. 

*This allows the CCC to review the FBA results and make informed decisions about updates to the IEP based on the most current information. 

When you choose this option you will notice that Behavioral Intervention Plan will be a new page available to you. 

A review of the existing Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) is needed. 

Choose this option when: 

• An FBA was completed previously, and you need to review it to decide if it still address the student's current behavior needs. 

*This is helpful when behaviors have been stable or improved, and you want to ensure that the plan still meets the needs of the student. 

 Completing the Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan Processes. 

Additional Information on the FBA and BIP processes can be found under "Resources & Documents" and then the appropriate school district.