Taking data is key to the development and refinement of any intervention. You may not know if changes to your intervention and supports (at the Tier 2 level) are working without this information.

Note: In most cases you see an increase in the behaviors initially, but with consistent use of the PROACTIVE STRATEGIES you should begin to see improvement. Take data at various times and during various activities throughout the day. After an agreed upon timeframe (e.g. 6 weeks), the team may need to reconvene to develop responsive strategies at the Tier 3 level, that is a formal Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP).

This form was designed to make data collection as simple as possible. Each component of the form should be considered:

• • the behavior observed and by whom
  • the activity occurring when the behavior was observed
  • the intensity of the behavior
  • how long the behavior lasted and at what time of the day it occurred
  • whether or not appropriate supports and interventions were used
  • if supports and interventions lessened the distressed behavior

You may have other forms that you prefer or that your district requires. The form is not as important as collecting the data. This should help the team provide the positive supports and evaluate their effectiveness and determine if Tier 3 supports are needed.