A Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) can be conducted when the IEP team determines it would be appropriate for the child, or when a change in placement is being sought due to behaviors. Learn when the school district must be legally responsible for funding an FBA.

The team can employ a strength-based perspective by writing IEP goals that include information about what is already working. For example, a goal might begin by listing accommodations a child uses that may be incrementally removed or adjusted as the child masters the skill.

By law, an Individualized Education Program (IEP) must contain a statement of measurable annual goals for your child, including academic and functional goals, and a description of how those goals will be measured.