From FBA to BIP: How to Create Behavior Plans That Actually Get Used

Raise your hand if you’ve ever written a solid BIP, only to find it collecting dust on a teacher’s desk. 🙋‍♀️

It’s frustrating—and worse, it means students aren’t getting the support they need. That’s why our “FBA to BIP” course at the Behavior Change in Schools Conference is all about real-world application. You’ll learn how to build BIPs that are not just technically correct, but practically effective.

This session helps you:

• Make FBAs meaningful by focusing on contextual fit and stakeholder input

• Write BIPs that teachers want to implement (and actually can!)

• Link every strategy directly to function—without confusing jargon

• Use simple tools to train and support staff with fidelity

We’re going beyond checkbox compliance—we’re creating plans that change behavior.

Free Session Preview: 3 Questions to Ask Before You Write Your Next BIP

To create behavior plans that get used (not shelved), you need to ask the right questions—before you even start writing.

1. What’s getting in the way of success right now?
   Is it a lack of skill, motivation, consistency, or support? Don’t write a plan before you know what the real barrier is.

2. What supports would I realistically expect myself to implement?
   If it requires multiple prompts, visuals, and a token board every five minutes, it may be too much for a classroom with 20+ kids.

3. What’s one strategy that could make the biggest difference right away?
   Start with a high-impact, low-effort intervention. It builds buy-in and confidence—and gets the plan off the ground.

Pro Tip: A behavior plan doesn’t need to include every possible support. It needs to include the right ones that are sustainable, functional, and collaborative.

📄 Ready to turn your BIPs into behavior change engines?
Snag your spot at the virtual conference (May 9–10) or in-person event (May 16–17).
👉 Click here to register and bring your behavior plans to life.