Intervention Ideas
- Interventions
- Replacement Behavior
- Data Collection
- IEP, FBA/BIP Support
- Behavior Bytes
- Other Resources
Interventions
Below are some ideas for interventions; however, we are lucky enough to have a wealth of knowledge in our schools in Davis School District. Have you discussed student concerns with the related service providers and/or the local case management team in your buildings?
Speech-Language Pathologist Webpage
Student and Family Resources Intervention Finder
Intervention Ideas and Examples
Academic
Academic Interventions - Student and Family Resources
Explicit Instruction ("I do, we do, you do")
Behavioral
Some of these resources are specific curricula and may already be in your building. Check with your school psychologist, administrator, or special education teacher to locate some of these resources.
- 5 minute countdown
- 5 Point Scale
- Behavior Contracts
- Break Cards
- Classroom Management
- Dots for Motivation
- Emotions Chart
- Escalation Map
- First/Then
- Learning Contract - Elementary (Understood.com)
- Learning Contract - Secondary (Understood.com)
- Level System Basics
- Minecraft Time Tokens
- Penny Boards
- Penny Board (White Copy)
- Power Card Examples (additional resources for power cards)
- Precision Requests
- Tough Kid Tool Box
- Tracker Example
- Tracker - Pokemon
- Wait Card/Wait Card (Color)
- Zones of Regulation
Communication
Other Resources
- Book: "PRT Pocket Guide"
- Converstation Skills
- Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
- Scripts
- Written Instructions
Sensory
Social Skills
The best way to address social skills deficits is to provide direct instruction for the missing skill. There are different programs to use to teach the skills (some are listed below).
Visual/Executive Functioning Support
- Bathroom Rules
- Class Materials List - Secondary
- Coat/Hat Rule
- Example Picture Schedule (front)
- Executive Functioning Supports
- I'm Finished....Now What?
- Key Chain Rules
- Photo Example Picture Schedule (Front)
- Photo Example Picture Schedule (Back)
- To Do List
- Visual Rules Example
- Work Activities - Choice
- Written Schedule - Secondary
Replacement Behavior
General Intervention Strategies
Corrections/Praise Around
First/Then Chart/Statements
Reinforcement Systems (Behavior Bytes Reinforcement)
Social Stories™
Visual Schedules
Escape/Avoidance
Break Cards ("How to Take a Break")
Pre Identified Safe Space (i.e. general education classroom, special education classroom, office, counselor's office)
Possible Sensory Support (headphones/earbuds, option to eat lunch in a different location, hoodie, gum, etc.) *Speak to OT if need for weighted sensory input
Provide Choices
Gain/Access
Attention
Provide non-contingent attention/reinforcement (non-contingent reinforcement video)
Scheduled time with peer/adult
Planned Ignoring (withdrawing attention from challenging behavior)
Privilege
Tangible (This may differ based on the student's age/desire - See Reinforcement Assessment)
Scheduled Time for Reinforcing Activity
Token Board to earn access to preferred tangible reinforcement
Environment
Providing Choice (Clean Your Plate strategy from Tough Kid Toolbox, Edition 3))
Data Collection
IEP, FBA/BIP Support
Sample Goals
- Content
All sample PLAAFPs and goals are examples and should only be used to guide IEP writing. PLAAFPs and goals should be individualized to meet identified student need.
Academics
- Example Preschool to Kindergarten Transition PLAAFPs and Goals
- Example Elementary PLAAFPs and Goals
- Example Secondary PLAAFPs and Goals
Behavior
Behavior Bytes
Behavior Bytes are short videos that provide an overview of behavior or classroom management strategies. These strategies can be used across settings for all ages. The videos can also be found by clicking on the Sway below.
Classroom Rules
Reinforcement
Proactive Strategies
Reactive Strategies
Data Collection
ABC + R
Triggers and Signals
Other Resources
Category Specific Information
Supports for Remote Learning
BRST Remote Learning Tips for Parents
Behavior and social emotional resources to support remote learning through the University of Utah and Granite School District
Understood.org
Web Resources
Intervention Central (RTI)
Intervention Central provides teachers, schools and districts with free resources to help struggling learners and implement Response to Intervention and attain the Common Core State Standards.
Learning Disabilities Online
"The educators' guide to learning disabilities and ADHD."
LRBI Technical Assistance Manual
The primary purpose of this LRBI document is to provide guidance and information in creating successful behavioral systems and supports within Utah's public schools.
PBIS World
" PBIS World is a website containing links to hundreds of interventions, supports, resources, and data collection tools, all of which are organized into the tier 1 through 3 framework." (PBIS World, 2019)
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
"Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based three-tiered framework for improving and integrating all of the data, systems, and practices affecting student outcomes every day. It is a way to support everyone – especially students with disabilities – to create the kinds of schools where all students are successful."
Safe and Civil Schools
Safe & Civil Schools provides high-quality programs and staff development services to help K-12 educators create proactive and positive behavior management.
Tiered Supports - Intervention Finder App
As you think about what supports you are wanting, please consider whether or not the concerns are student specific, or maybe the entire class could benefit from some supports in that area. There is also the possibility that other teachers are having the same issues or concerns, and if that's the case it may be beneficial to bring this to a school team that is assigned with addressing whole school concerns. Below are resources and recommendations to help elicit some of those conversations that teachers may be having in the schools related to student behavior.