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What is a Functional Behavioral Assessment and How Is It Used? An Overview for Parents

Provides an overview of the Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) process, as explained in the PACER Center resource, which is used in schools to understand and address challenging student behaviors. The resource describes how an FBA involves identifying the reasons behind a behavior by collecting and analyzing data, observing the student, and considering environmental factors. It explains that the purpose of this process is to develop a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) tailored to the student’s individual needs.