D5 2

1. By When

2. Instead of X behavior

3. To achieve what (purpose or function Y)

4. Who

5. Will Do Z behavior

6. To achieve what (purpose or function Y)

7. Under What Conditions

8. At What Level of Proficiency

9. Measured By Whom & Measurement Method & Materials

By when will criteria be reached (This is the final date to determine if the goal/ objective has been met)

Describe the problem behavior in measurable and observable terms,

State the function of the behavior in terms of:

PULL IN

1) what student gets by the problem behavior (e.g., attention, social status, money, etc.) or

PUSH AWAY

2) what student is protesting (e.g., past actions of a peer, difficult work, etc.) or escaping (difficult work, undesired interactions, etc.)

The student

Specify what the student will do that is observable and measurable. To be observable & measurable, the description should clearly state what the behavior looks like with no ambiguity as to what is to be measured. Describe as though you were taking a picture of the behavior.

(Do not describe how the student feels or thinks; this is not readily measurable.)

Repeat the function of the behavior again.

Under what conditions (What variables are present? Examples: in what location, during what activity, with what staff)

At what level of proficiency, (Examples: number of times, % of observations, number of specific behaviors in a behavior chain shown)

What level of competence are you striving for?

Who will measure mastery?

Specify specifically who will observe and record.

How will s/he measure the goal attainment?

Specify an objective measurement system that would not likely vary between observers.

What materials are necessary?

Specify all materials necessary

By 6/03

Instead of running out of the room

To escape a lengthy or difficult assignment

Billy

Will request a break using the technique taught in speech therapy and practiced in class

To escape a lengthy or difficult assignment

During reading and math seatwork

With 100% accuracy on 3 out 5 days in a 2-week period

As observed and rated by math and reading teachers

Using the “4 Key Behaviors Record Sheet” developed by the Speech Pathologist

1. By When

2. Instead of X behavior

3. To achieve what (purpose or function Y)

4. Who

5. Will Do Z behavior

6. To achieve what (purpose or function Y)

7. Under What Conditions

8. At What Level of Proficiency

9. Measured By Whom & Measurement Method & Materials

To

escape difficult work

To

escape difficult work

To get social attention from peers

To get social attention from peers

To initiate a social interaction

To initiate a social interaction

To protest past actions of a peer

To protest past actions of a peer