A student can misbehave for a number of reasons and it is well known that we have little control over how a student behaves. We can change the environment, we can try to understand, and we can change our responses. By utilizing these three factors we can influence the behavior of others.
To truly understand the nature of behavior we must look for the function. What purpose does the behavior serve for the student? What need is met?
The Role of a Behavior Consultant Behavior Consultants support teachers by offering insight into problem behavior and providing strategies to modify the environment or teaching skills to more effectively work with students that have behavioral challenges. Behavior Consultants also provide professional interpretation of a variety of behavioral observations and psychological reports.When to Access Behavior Consultant Services After in class strategies have been implemented When SIT needs support To support comprehensive evaluations To support or consult on behavior goal changes
How to Access Behavior Consultant Services
Speak with your HPEC supervisor.
*Please remember it is always best practice to contact the parents or guardian before the interventionist!! “Mommy, somebody was watching me today…”
What the Behavior Consultant Needs from You…
An open mind. Remember we aren’t looking at a bad kid, just bad behaviors.
A minimum of 2 weeks of data (Anecdotal, Check Sheets, Time on Task, Sticker Charts, etc.).
Copies of data collection each week (after a system is set up).
Precipitating factors i.e. what is happening that influence behavior.
Copies of any current Individual Learning Plans or Behavior Plans.