Functional Behavioral Assessment & Positive Behavior Intervention Plans Guide
NDDPI

This document provides guidelines to assist in completing a functional behavior assessment using requirements set forth by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 1997/2004). This document provides the information, tools, forms, and examples that will allow educators to conduct a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) in various settings and develop a Positive Behavior Intervention Plan (PBIP) for the student that appropriately addresses problem behaviors.
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Discipline Regulations for Students with Disabilities
NDDPI

This information comes from the ND Department of Public Instruction on the discipline regulations for students with disabilities. Also contains information regarding manifestation determination, students removed for 10 days or less, long term removal (more than cumulative 10 days); and change of placement.
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Positive Behavior Support
TACSEI

Created as a "take-away" tool to accompany the TACSEI Six Steps of PBS (Positive Behavior Support) learning modules, this Word document is a complete reference that outlines the entire PBS process. For your convenience, this comprehensive reference also includes links to all the forms, information sheets and worksheets described in the learning modules as well as websites and resources in easy-to-access sections at the end of the document.
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Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Channing Bete

This easy-reading booklet is a great educational resource for anyone looking to teach parents about Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS/PBS). Booklet explains how PBIS works, the different levels of intervention involved, the role of staff, how parents can help, and more!
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Manifestation Determination
CPIR

At specific times, and for certain violations of the student code of conduct, IDEA's discipline procedures require school systems to conduct what is known as a 'manifestation determination review.€ This fact sheet from CPIR provides more information.
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School Discipline: A Resource Collection
CPIR

IDEA, our nation's special education law, provides the frame for how students with disabilities may be (and may not be) disciplined at school for violating a code of student conduct. IDEA's rules are complex and multi-faceted, so it's very important to use authoritative resources on the subject of school discipline. In this resource collection, you'll find articles, federal guidance, good reads, webinars, presentations and slideshows, and webpages offering additional information.
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