Guest guest Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Hello everyone, The school said that my son needs a BIP (Behavior Intervention Plan) for the next year goal and to be approved in next ARD. I have a big feeling that it is not what my son needs (he is 6 years old). I'm afraid of the methods they might use. Does anyone recommend it ? Any good experiences ? Thank you so much Fayrouz --------------------------------- New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and save big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 RE: BIP Hello everyone, The school said that my son needs a BIP (Behavior Intervention Plan) for the next year goal and to be approved in next ARD. I have a big feeling that it is not what my son needs (he is 6 years old). I'm afraid of the methods they might use. Does anyone recommend it ? Any good experiences ? Thank you so much Fayrouz --------------------------------- New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and save big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 A BIP sounds scary but it doesn't really have to be. My sons are 6, are currently completing Kinder and will go to first grade next year. They are in a mainstream class, no aide, and are pulled out for social skills work, and ST. Here is one son's BIP (the other's is basically the same): Target Interfering Behavior - does not initiate interactions with peers, and does not ask for help, both academically and socially, when needed in the classroom. Desired Replacement - increase peer interaction skills, increase verbal participation in large group, increase the ability to ask for help when needed. Preventative Strategies - visual schedule for daily routines, model, role play, and practice social cues, reinforce approximations of desired behavior, daily social skills training, use of social stories, etc. Positive Behavioral Supports - Reinforcers: praise and encouragement, extra adult attention, access to computer, electronic games, token economy system consequences - decreased privileges according to the general education and school wide discipline plans, as outlined in the student code of conduct. Now, This BIP is for next year (1st grade). The BIP for Kinder had consequences of verbal prompts, verbal reinforcements, and change in routine. (Next year), I can't see them giving him a sad face because he didn't interact with his friends (he is very quiet at school), so the consequences on the BIP seem a bit harsh. My expectation is this: Every morning, in his social skills session, he sets a goal for the day (say thank you, talk to friends, ask for help, etc.). If he fails to meet his goal, I can see them telling him that he may not enjoy one of the reinforcers (play on the computer, get a sticker, etc.). The first time he has to sit out of recess because he didn't initiate a conversation with a friend, I will make sure that the BIP is changed. Bottom line, at the ARD, read the BIP carefully, and have them change anything you think is inappropriate for your child!!! in Austin RE: BIP Hello everyone, The school said that my son needs a BIP (Behavior Intervention Plan) for the next year goal and to be approved in next ARD. I have a big feeling that it is not what my son needs (he is 6 years old). I'm afraid of the methods they might use. Does anyone recommend it ? Any good experiences ? Thank you so much Fayrouz --------------------------------- New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and save big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 The school is looking out for your son's best interest when they tell you they want a written plan on how to handle problem areas. It is better to have a good written plan than to have nothing in writing telling specifics on what to do how and when. I like to look at it as a safeguard for all. You will have their proposal based on an FBA in advance, or you should, and you will have all the explanation you want before you sign anything. Shift your thinking to the possible benefits of a BIP rather than thinking of it as any sort of threat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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