Discussion & Final Paper

Required Resources

1. Read from your text,  Challenging Behavior in Young Children :

· Chapter 12: Working with Families and Other Experts

· Chapter 12 identifies the teacher’s role in working with families of students with challenging behavior. 

Recommended Resources

1. Jolivette, K.,Scott, T., & Nelson, C. (2000).  The Link Between Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) . Educational Resources Information Center. Retrieved from http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED438662.pdf

· This info brief summarizes many of the benefits to using FBAs and BIPs. 

2. The IRIS Center for Training Enhancements. (n.d.).  Functional Behavior Assessment and Positive Interventions: What Parents Need to Know . Retrieved from http://www.pacer.org/parent/php/PHP-c79.pdf

· This info brief provides a re-cap of behavior, functional behavioral assessments and suggestions for positive interventions.