Checklist for Placement

Schools may use this as general guidance of interventions or process that should take place before a placement in EBIT is considered.

• Student has been discussed at S-Team/Behavior Team meeting and a plan has been discussed to observe behavior of student in classroom and special classes setting by Behavior Specialist.

• Referral documentation is attached.

• EBIT program teachers have been informed and will participate in the observation and FBA creation and implementation along with the Behavior Specialist and school Psychologist.

• A functional behavior assessment has been conducted by Behavior Specialist.

• IEP has been reviewed and considered when determining behavioral needs.

• A behavior plan has been created and interventions are being implemented and monitored.

• Teacher and support team (including EBIT program teachers) have met with parents to discuss concerns and all parties are involved in creation of behavior plan.

• Behavior team will meet periodically (minimum of every 30 days) to discuss progress as well as adjusting behavior plan to meet student needs.

• Interventions must be monitored over time and recorded on data sheet.

• Progress monitoring data must show that progress has NOT been made and therefore alternate placement decision must be implemented.

• Meeting must be held with all members of behavior team and parents to determine if EBIT is an appropriate placement.