Beyond Behavior Basics

Response Plan Template: Description & PurposeThe Response Plan Template is a structured tool that helps educators proactively and consistently respond to student behavior based on its function, triggers, and underlying skill needs. It serves as a clear, shared plan that outlines how adults will support a student across different levels of behavior—before, during, and after challenges arise. How the Tool WorksThis template organizes behavior support into key components that guide educator decisi

Baseline Behavior Data Tracking Tool: Description & PurposeThis data collection tool is designed to help educators systematically identify, understand, and respond to student behavior in a structured and objective way. It guides teachers through a three-step process to collect meaningful baseline data before implementing interventions. How the Tool WorksStep 1: Identify Patterns (When the Behavior Occurs) Teachers select one specific, observable behavior (e.g., blurting out, leaving seat) and t

Description of the Behavior Tracking Sheet This Behavior Tracking Sheet is a simple data collection tool designed to monitor how often a specific behavior occurs throughout the school day. It focuses on frequency (tallies) rather than intensity or duration. The form includes: Student and date information for basic record-keeping A space to clearly define the target behavior, which is critical so anyone using the form is tracking the same thing A daily schedule section, where the day is brok

Description: Check-In/Check-Out (CICO) Daily Sheet This CICO (Check-In/Check-Out) sheet is a structured tool for helping students monitor and improve their daily behavior and academic engagement across multiple settings. It breaks the day into periods and activities, allowing teachers to give targeted verbal feedback and track progress toward individualized goals. Points are awarded based on the student’s ability to meet expectations with minimal reminders. How a Teacher Would Use the CICO Sh

This social story, is a visual and instructional tool designed to help students navigate the rules and emotional challenges of playing Gaga Ball on the playground. Game Rules & Honesty: It defines the primary rule as leaving the pit when the ball hits a player between the knee and the foot. It emphasizes the importance of honesty and waiting patiently outside the pit until the next round. Social Interaction: The story models how to use a "kind voice" when reminding others they are out, providing