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Introduction to Behavior Intervention Plans
What a BIP is, legal considerations, FBA-to-BIP relationship, and the most common mistakes.
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Behavior Intervention Plan Writing Guide for Educators™
How to write legally defensible, function-based BIPs that actually work.
A practical step-by-step workbook with fillable templates, examples, checklists, and ready-to-use language for special education teams, administrators, school psychologists, and behavior professionals.
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Spicy Behavioral Institute™ Learning Institute
Behavior Intervention Plan
Writing Guide for Educators
A step-by-step workbook with fillable templates, examples, and ready-to-use IEP language.
Educator Resource
Built for special education teams, administrators, school psychologists, and behavior professionals.
ALEXIS M. TRYBINSKI, M.S., BCBA, LBA
Founder & Lead Trainer
New release
Printable PDF
Fillable worksheets
Professional educator design
School-friendly formatting
Downloadable forms
Resource library integration
What's inside
Thirteen sections. One IEP-aligned process.
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Conducting a Functional Behavioral Assessment
Direct observation, ABC data, interviews, record review, and writing hypothesis statements.
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Writing Operational Definitions
Good vs. poor examples, observable and measurable language, non-examples.
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Identifying Behavioral Function
Escape, attention, tangible, and sensory — with educator-friendly classroom examples.
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Selecting Replacement Behaviors
Functionally equivalent replacement behaviors, decision tree, and examples by function.
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Intervention / Teaching Strategies
Who teaches, when, where, how often, methods, and reinforcement — with fill-in templates.
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Reinforcement Plans
Reinforcer assessments, schedules, behavior-specific praise, and differential reinforcement.
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Consequence Procedures
Appropriate consequence strategies, de-escalation procedures, and safety planning.
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Data Collection
Templates for frequency, duration, ABC, partial-interval, and whole-interval recording.
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Progress Monitoring
Reviewing effectiveness, data decision rules, and revision guidelines.
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Administrator BIP Review Checklist
A printable checklist administrators can use to evaluate every BIP that crosses their desk.
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Ready-to-Use Templates
Editable templates for elementary, middle school, and high school examples.
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25 Complete BIP Examples
Across multiple functions and school settings — escape, attention, tangible, sensory.
Preview · Section 6
Intervention / Teaching Strategies — weak vs. strong.
Every example in the workbook walks educators from vague boilerplate to IEP-ready, function-based language a substitute teacher could implement tomorrow.
Weak example
"Student will use coping skills."
- Not measurable
- Not observable
- Doesn't explain who teaches it
- Doesn't explain how it is taught
IEP-ready example
The classroom teacher, special education teacher, paraprofessional, and related service providers will teach the student to appropriately request a break using verbal language, visual supports, or a break card. Instruction will occur during academic tasks, transitions, and other identified non-preferred activities. Teaching opportunities will be provided a minimum of 5 times daily. Staff will use modeling, prompting, role-play, visual supports, and positive reinforcement. When the student appropriately requests a break, staff will immediately honor the request when appropriate and provide behavior-specific praise.
Examples by function
Escape function
Problem behavior: Task refusal
Replacement behavior: Request a break
Student will be taught to appropriately request a break using verbal language, gesture, visual card, or AAC device. Staff will provide direct instruction during academic tasks and reinforce independent break requests immediately.
Attention function
Problem behavior: Calling out
Replacement behavior: Raise hand
Student will be taught to raise their hand and wait for adult acknowledgement before speaking. Instruction will occur during classroom discussions and group activities. Appropriate participation will be reinforced through behavior-specific praise and attention.
Tangible function
Problem behavior: Grabbing items
Replacement behavior: Request desired item
Student will be taught to appropriately request preferred items using verbal language, picture exchange, AAC, or written requests. Opportunities for practice will occur throughout the school day.
Sensory function
Problem behavior: Desk tapping
Replacement behavior: Request sensory break
Student will be taught to independently request access to sensory tools or sensory regulation activities. Staff will provide scheduled opportunities and reinforce appropriate requests.
BIP writing checklist
Before finalizing a BIP, ask:
- Is the replacement behavior observable?
- Is the replacement behavior measurable?
- Does it match the function of the behavior?
- Have teaching procedures been identified?
- Have reinforcement procedures been identified?
- Have responsible staff been identified?
- Could a substitute teacher implement this plan tomorrow?
If the answer is "no" to any question, the BIP is probably too vague.
Built for
School teams who write the BIPs students actually live with.
Special education teachers
School psychologists & behavior specialists
Administrators & IEP team leads
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Three editions for every team.
Digital PDF
$39.99
Instant download. Fillable templates and printable worksheets — share across your IEP team.
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Spiral Bound Workbook
$79.99
Lay-flat workbook designed for desk use during IEP meetings and BIP drafting sessions. Includes the digital PDF.
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$119.99
A reference-quality hardcover for behavior specialists and department libraries. Includes the digital PDF.
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"A BIP is a teaching plan, not a paperwork plan. If a substitute teacher couldn't implement it tomorrow, it isn't done."
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