FBA InterviewsBeyond Staff
Other Assessments
Additional InterviewsGOAL: Time is of the essence; always aim for
maximal efficiency – the most critical information in the least time
As a rule, start with (practical FBA):FACTS w/ teacher in prioritized routines (Routines
Analysis & ABC)Records Review & ABC Observation of student
Then… decide if additional information is necessary… and move to Comprehensive FBA
Records ReviewUse Available School Data
Need to learn what to look for – can be a lot of ‘fluff’ that isn’t really meaningful – or even distractingKnow what you’re looking forUse Records Review Form as a guide (provided)
This shouldn’t take hours
The bigger the file – the more distracting information & the better you have to be a sifting through the rubble
Records ReviewUse Available School Data
Start with Discipline Referral SummariesSuspensions, detentions, office referralsLook for patterns
Triggers/Antecedents Day of the week, Time of Day, Location, Students Involved
BehaviorConsequences/Function Possible Motivation, Disciplinary
Action, Administrative Decision
Student Referral Report - SWIS
Date Staff Time LocationProblem Behavior
MotivationOthers Involved
Admin Decision
1 03/10/2004 43866 12:15PM Plygd Agg/Fight Unknown mot PeersOut-sch susp
2 03/01/2004 47522 10:30PM Class Disrespt Avoid Task Teacher Detention
3 02/10/2004 47522 10:30AM Class Disrespt Avoid Task Teacher Detention
4 12/18/2003 47522 10:30AM Class Disrespt Avoid Task Teacher Detention
5 12/08/2003 47522 10:00AM Class Disrespt Avoid Task Peer Detention
6 12/08/2003 47522 10:15AM Class Disrespt Avoid Task Teacher Parent
7 11/20/2003 62390 12:30AM Plygd Inapp Lang Unknown mot Peers Parent
8 11/20/2003 47522 1:30PM Class Disrespt Unknown mot Teacher Parent
Any Antecedent Trends?
Any Consequence Trends?
Records ReviewUse Available School Data
Review previous Behavioral Interventions/Behavior Support PlansReview documentation of the planReview student outcome data & implementation
fidelity data (if available)
Use data to identify trends What was working v. not workingPatterns, etc.Routines, Antecedents, Consequences
Example Data Summary from SWIS-CICO
Reviewing CICO Data for FBA
info
Any Trends?
Records ReviewUse Available School Data
Attendance RecordsRegular attendance
Could this impact behavior?Patterns in absences?
IEP / Cumulative FilePrevious Assessment Information
Academic Assessment Results/Records/ Work samplesCurriculum Based Assessments (Reading/Writing/Math)State Test ScoresGradesWork completion (Grade book)Work samples
Health History/Medical Records
Additional InterviewsSelecting interviewees is all about
maximizing your valuable timeFull interview v. targeted questionsKnow what information you want
Beyond Teacher/Staff in prioritized routineIt’s often helpful to interview additional staff in
same routine to compare information (I prefer to interview separately)
In this case the FACTS (including the routines analysis & confirming ABC) can be very helpful
Additional InterviewsAdditional Interview Options
Teachers/Staff in other routinesUsually start by focusing on 1 routine for intervention
planningChoose staff to interview carefully (prioritizing your time)Sometimes teachers in other routines can give you
information about “What works” & Sometimes this can be helpful
StudentParentsOther important people in life (counselor, mentor,
grandparent, after-school teacher, residential program staff, last year’s teacher, etc.)
Student InterviewPlanning & timing
To reduce bias during student observation…do the student interview after A-B-C observations
Consider the age of the studentYounger students may not provide useful information
Specific information & benefits of student interviewGoals:
Develop an ABC Summary of Behavior from student’s perspective Compare w/ teacher/staff information
Identify Setting Events; may be better source than teacher/staff Can learn about home routines, homework, etc.
Identify Rewards the student could work forAssess student buy-in to plan and participation
Student InterviewHave a plan
Is there specific information you’ve heard previously (from teacher/staff interview or others’ comments) that you would like to get students thoughts/perspective on?
Format of interviewIntroduction & establishing rapport
Can make a big different in student receptiveness & participation
FACTS interview format availableMay need to revise format if student information or interest is not
tracking Might drop the Routines Analysis & get right to ABC & Setting
events Reduce # of questions & get to it
Student InterviewThis can also be a good chance to collect
information related to student academic skills/deficits
Assess (what student can & can’t do/ will & won’t do):Curriculum Based Assessments
Reading levelWriting skills/deficitsMath skills/ deficits
Assess student’s willingness to persist and work 1 on 1o Response to difficult work for themo Response to work that is easier/desired for them
Parent InterviewsInformation to get in Parent Interview (There is a
Parent Interview form available):Specific information to seek during parent
interviewIdentify child’s strength & interests (pot’l incentives for
home & school)Identify Setting EventsIdentify any medical/familial/social issues that may be
happening outside of school that may be influencing behavior in school
Identify home routines, schedules & supervisionIdentify possibility of collaboration between home and
school for interventionsIdentify other resources the student/family are
receiving or positive persons in student’s life
Parent InterviewHave a plan:
Introduction/rapportStart with positivesAre there any other specific questions that
you want follow-up on based on previous information you have obtained?
Do we need any additional medical or health history?There is a Health History form provided, though you
may want to see if your district has a form & what information the district/school may have already collected (check student records)