Observe the student and the problem behaviors in the typical environment. Look for the antecedent, or cause, for the behavior. Also, examine the situation for any consequences that result from the behavior.
Collect data to determine how severe the behavior is and to base your report findings upon. It will provide a basis for your recommendations.
Prepare a simple cover page that identifies the student, date of report, grade level, and team members that worked on the report.
Write a short paragraph describing the behavior and identifying the possible triggers for the behavior. Identify the consequences of the behavior, such as disrupting instruction, escaping work, or gaining classmates' attention.
Identify prevention strategies and recommend possible replacement behaviors that the classroom teacher and members of the behavior team will teach the student. Write a recommendation for how the student's proper behavior might be reinforced.
Write a paragraph about possible long-term behavior management strategies to implement until the behavior is eliminated.