Educators from four states participated in a pilot study to enhance and field-test an assessment guide for assisting teams in creating student-centered behavior plans. The assessment guide attempts to consciously match the multilayered tenets of positive behavior support with the behavioral intervention and support process for maximum effectiveness. The guide is a map that assists a teaching team in considering all relevant aspects of a supportive behavior plan to help the student succeed in the school environment and beyond.
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