Which statement describes a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) and when it is used?

• A. A plan for lunch breaks.
• B. A plan for classroom layout.
• C. A Behavior Intervention Plan designed to address disruptive or challenging behaviors identified through FBA and data.
• D. A plan for grading.

Answer: (C)

A Behavior Intervention Plan is a structured, data-driven plan to reduce disruptive or challenging behavior by teaching and reinforcing appropriate alternative behaviors. It follows a Functional Behavioral Assessment, which identifies the function or purpose behind the behavior based on careful data collection.

The plan spells out specific, observable target behaviors, and it then describes replacement behaviors the student can use instead. It includes proactive strategies and supports across settings (like in class, during transitions, at lunch, and on the bus), plus consistent responses from staff, such as positive reinforcement and clear, predictable consequences. It also lays out how progress will be tracked over time so adjustments can be made as needed.

It’s used when a student’s persistent problem behaviors interfere with learning, requiring coordinated supports across environments and teams, often connected to the student’s IEP or behavioral goals and guided by ongoing data.

Options about plans for lunch breaks, classroom layout, or grading do not address changing behavior, so they’re not BIPs.