A Tier III, data-driven Behavior Related Service that supports an individual student who exhibits significant problem behaviors in his/her educational environment which require an intensive and individualized plan and a change in the delivery of interventions and supports.

This service may be delivered in conjunction with BID services. BII is a direct service that supports the implementation of the Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) and/or Behavior Treatment Plan. Under the supervision of school site staff and/or a BID provider, the BII provider also collects data pertaining to the target behavior(s), replacement behavior(s), and behavior goals (e.g. frequency, duration, scatterplot, interval). Based on California Code of Regulations 5 CCR 3051.23 (e), BII is provided by qualified District staff or a District contracted Nonpublic Agency (NPA).

A flexible, data-driven service, unique to the LAUSD Division of Special Education.

BIC is a service, involving consultation with the student’s educational team. BIC services are delivered by certificated and classified staff members, who are trained in Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Using a team approach to build capacity, the BIC provider trains and coaches school staff in delivering behavior interventions to support individual students (per the students’ IEPs). BIC may focus on the identification and implementation of Tier I, Tier II, or Tier III behavior support and/or instructional strategies (e.g., development of a system for collecting and analyzing behavior data, coaching and/or modeling behavior strategies, providing professional development). BIC can be diagnostic in nature to provide intervention and data to determine if there are behaviors of such frequency, intensity or duration that would warrant further assessment or additional support.

A Tier III, data-driven Behavior Related Service, delivered by certificated staff members who are trained in Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

BID includes the ongoing design, implementation, and evaluation of the instruction and behavior programs and environmental accommodations and/or modifications. Through collaboration and consultation with the student’s educational team, the BID provider develops a plan based on appropriate assessment (i.e., FBA). It is the BID provider’s responsibility to train the educational team, which may include Behavior Intervention Implementation (BII) provider(s), on the implementation of the plan and the collection of data. Based on California Code of Regulations 5 CCR 3051.23, BID is provided by qualified District staff or a District contracted Nonpublic Agency (NPA). This service can be delivered as a stand-alone service or in conjunction with Behavior Intervention Implementation (BII) services.

Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (CEDD) provides educational resources on developmental disabilities to the community. CEDD has sponsored the production of the following educational videos and online training modules.

Autism Distance Education Parent Training (ADEPT) offers interactive learning designed for parents.  It is an original MIND Institute/CEDD 10-lesson interactive, self-paced, online learning module providing parents with tools and training to more effectively teach their child with autism, and other related neurodevelopmental disorders, functional skills using applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques.

The California Autism Professional Training and Information Network (CAPTAIN) is a cross agency network developed to support the understanding and use of evidence-based practices (EBPs) for individuals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) across the state of California. This website includes links to free online positive behavior support training modules designed for parents.

Autism Focused Interventions Resources & Modules (AFIRM) is designed to help others learn the step-by-step process of planning for, using, and monitoring an evidence based practice (EBP) with learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) from birth to 22 years of age. Supplemental materials and handouts are available for download.

What is an FBA?

When deemed appropriate, there are various ways to obtain ABA services at home. Here are a few:

1. Funding through Insurance: Please work with your child’s primary care provider to make a referral for appropriate services.
2. Funding through Medicaid: Most children enrolled in Medicaid receive services through either a Medicaid health plan such as a health maintenance organization (HMO) or another insurance company. Documentation from your child’s primary care provider showing ABA is medically necessary is required in order to get coverage under Medicaid.
3. Funding through Regional Center: Contact the California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) at (916) 654-1690 or by going to the DDS website at https://www.dds.ca.gov/.
4. Funding through Private Pay: Direct out-of-pocket payment is an option if your family does not meet criteria for other funding methods. For more information, contact an agency that provides ABA services.

NCLB (No Child Left Behind) states, “the participation of parents in regular, two-way, and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities including ensuring that (a) parents play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning; (b) parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education at school; and (c) parents are full partners in their child’s education and are included, as appropriate, in decision-making and on advisory committees to assist in the education of their child” (NCLB, 2002, § 9101, [32] “Parental Involvement”).

The following are a few ways that you can support your child when asked to assist with behavior(s):

1. Communication
   • Partner with teacher(s) and administrator(s) to gather and provide pertinent information regarding your child (e.g., patterns of behavior at home, known triggers, medications/health, and changes in home life).
   • Establish a mutually acceptable way to maintain communication (e.g., daily journal/log, best time(s) to call, current contact information).
2. Plan for Success:
   
   • Collaborate with the school team to update or develop an intervention plan {e.g., behavior contract, point sheet, Interim Behavior Response Plan (IBRP)}.
   • Actively participate in your child’s IEP to update or develop the Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).
   • Be consistent and follow through at home with the interventions and reinforcements that were developed and agreed to.