When behavior starts impacting learning at school, parents often begin hearing terms like:

👉 FBA
👉 BIP
👉 behavior intervention
👉 crisis plan

…and for many families, it can feel overwhelming fast.

In this episode of The IEP Game Plan, we break down what Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) are REALLY supposed to do — and what parents should actually look for when behavior supports are being discussed at school.

Because behavior is rarely “random.”

And too often, schools focus on stopping behaviors instead of identifying:
✔️ the pattern
✔️ the trigger
✔️ the missing skill
✔️ and the support the child actually needs

In this episode, we discuss:

• What an FBA is and how the process typically works
• Why identifying patterns matters
• What parents should look for in an FBA
• What should actually be included in a BIP
• Why positive reinforcement matters
• Questions parents should ask about crisis plans
• How BIPs should work together with the IEP
• Why behavior plans should be reviewed more than once per year

Most importantly…
This episode reminds parents that behavior plans should create support — not shame.

Because behavior is usually the LAST thing we see…
👉 but not where the problem started.

If you’ve ever left an IEP meeting feeling unsure about what just happened or what to do next, I created a short training to help you review everything and follow up with clarity.

When an IEP Meeting Doesn’t Go Well: What To Do Next
👉 Get the training here:
https://getting-by-is-not-enough.kit.com/products/when-an-iep-meeting-doesnt-go

🎁 Free Resource for Moms

If you want to feel more prepared going into your next IEP meeting, download my free guide:

5 Things Every Parent Should Know About Their Child’s IEP
👉 https://getting-by-is-not-enough.kit.com/iep-guide

If your child has an IEP and is struggling with behavior at school…
you’re not alone—and it may not be what you think.

In this episode, we’re talking about IEP behavior and why behavior problems often show up when the right supports are not in place.

Because here’s the truth:

Behavior is not just something to fix.
👉 Behavior is communication.
👉 Behavior is often a sign that your child’s needs are not being fully supported.

We’re connecting the dots between:

• IEP evaluations
• IEP goals
• accommodations
• service minutes
• and behavior at school

So you can better understand why your child may be acting out, shutting down, or struggling in the classroom.

If your child:

• avoids schoolwork
• has emotional outbursts
• struggles with attention or transitions
• or isn’t making progress despite having an IEP

👉 This episode will help you understand what may really be going on.

We’ll also talk about:

• why behavior is often the outcome—not the root problem
• what to look for in your child’s IEP
• and how unmet needs can show up as behavior challenges

And in the next episode, we’re breaking down:

👉 FBAs (Functional Behavior Assessments)
👉 BIPs (Behavior Intervention Plans)
👉 and what schools don’t always get right when it comes to behavior

🎯 NEXT STEPS

If you’ve ever felt unsure about your child’s IEP or why they’re not making progress…

I created a short training that walks you through:

✔ what to review
✔what to look for
✔ and how to follow up

👉 https://getting-by-is-not-enough.kit.com/products/when-an-iep-meeting-doesnt-go

If you’re just getting started…

Download my free guide:
5 Things Every Parent Should Know About Their Child’s IEP

👉https://getting-by-is-not-enough.kit.com/iep-guide

If your child’s IEP looks good on paper…
but they’re still not making the progress you expected…

There’s a good chance the issue isn’t just the IEP goals.

In this episode, we’re breaking down two areas that are often overlooked—but make a huge difference in whether your child actually makes progress:

👉 IEP accommodations
👉IEP service minutes

You’ll learn the difference between the two, why they both matter, and how they should connect back to your child’s evaluation and IEP goals.

Because here’s the truth:

Support that isn’t individualized…
or service minutes that don’t match your child’s needs…

can leave your child stuck—even with a well-written IEP.

We’re also talking about why it’s so important to actually “do the math” when it comes to service minutes—and what to look for beyond just the numbers.

And if things still aren’t adding up?

This episode sets the stage for what we’ll cover next—behavior—and how unmet needs often show up in ways parents aren’t expecting.

Next Steps

If you’ve ever left an IEP meeting unsure what to do next…

🎯 I created a short training that walks you through:

✔ what to review
✔ what to look for
✔ how to follow up

👉 https://getting-by-is-not-enough.kit.com/products/when-an-iep-meeting-doesnt-go

And if you’re just getting started…

📘 Download my free guide:
5 Things Every Parent Should Know About Their Child’s IEP

👉 https://getting-by-is-not-enough.kit.com/iep-guide

👉 Data, documentation, and parent input — that’s what drives strong IEPs.