Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)

Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)

According to Morin (2021), a behavior intervention plan is a formal, written plan that teaches and rewards appropriate behavior and to reduce or eliminate negative behaviors. A BIP can contain three parts such as:

1. Listing the target behavior

2. Describing why it occurs

3. Utilizing interventions to support or help

Sample BIP of an elementary student

Name: Max

Alamy. (2021). Boy (4-7) shouting behind girl in class room [Image]. https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-boy-4-7-shouting-behind-girl-in-class-room-11738473.html

1. Target behavior: Max is disruptive and blurts out in class.

2. Description of why it occurs: Max blurts out in class to seek attention from his peers and the teacher.

3. Intervention: Positive Reinforcement: Reward System

Max will receive points on a chart and self-monitor when he blurts out. The chart will be reviewed hourly and he will be rewarded based on the amount of points he has earned at the end of the week. Max will also receive verbal praise each time he refrains from blurting out. When Max is rewarded he will gain the opportunity to use the iPad, edible treats or toys.

(Bender, 2015)

References

Alamy. (2021). Boy (4-7) shouting behind girl in class room [Image]. https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-boy-4-7-shouting-behind-girl-in-class-room-11738473.html

Bender, T. (2015). Behavior Intervention Plan. https://http://www.thebenderbunch.com/2016/05/creating-behavior-intervention-plan-bip.html

Morin, A. (2021). What is a behavior intervention plan? https://www.understood.org/articles/en/behavior-intervention-plans-what-you-need-to-know