Reviewed by Dr. Elizabeth Long, Ph.D. — Director of Special Education, 32 years in public schools.
If behavior interferes with the student's learning or the learning of others, the IEP team must consider the use of positive behavioral interventions and supports and other strategies as appropriate.
The focus should be on understanding the student's needs and teaching effective replacement skills — not simply reacting to behavior after it occurs.
Dr. Long's Assistant answers your specific questions in plain language — built from Dr. Long's expertise, plus state and federal law read at the source — never the open internet.
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