Behavioral Blueprint

Melissa Jones

Tier 3

Lesson Plan

Blueprint Planning Guide

Guide the student to create a personalized behavioral blueprint: identify 1–2 target behaviors, map triggers and responses, plan proactive strategies, and set up monitoring and reflection to foster self-awareness and positive change.

This lesson helps the student gain self-awareness by identifying specific behaviors and triggers, empowers them with proactive strategies, and establishes a clear system for progress tracking and reflection to support academic and social success.

Audience

6th Grade Student

Time

35-minute one-on-one session

Approach

Guided, step-by-step planning with interactive tools.

Materials

Blueprint Planning Guide, - Behavior Goals Presentation Deck, - Trigger-Response Map Worksheet, - Progress Monitoring Rubric, and - Daily Behavior Reflection Journal

Prep

Preparation

17 minutes

Review the Blueprint Planning Guide to understand key steps.
Preview the Behavior Goals Presentation Deck and select examples relevant to the student.
Print copies of the Trigger-Response Map Worksheet and Daily Behavior Reflection Journal.
Ensure the Progress Monitoring Rubric is accessible digitally or printed.
Arrange a quiet, distraction-free space for the one-on-one session.

Step 1

1. Establish Rapport & Introduce Blueprint

5 minutes

Greet the student warmly and explain the session’s purpose.
Show the Behavior Goals Presentation Deck covering what a behavioral blueprint is.
Discuss how tracking behaviors and reflecting daily can support their success.

Step 2

2. Identify Target Behaviors

8 minutes

Ask the student to name one or two behaviors they wish to improve (e.g., staying on task, managing frustration).
Use examples from the Blueprint Planning Guide to clarify observable behaviors.
Agree on specific, measurable behavior statements.

Step 3

3. Trigger-Response Mapping

8 minutes

Introduce the Trigger-Response Map Worksheet.
Guide the student to identify common triggers and their typical responses for each target behavior.
Discuss emerging patterns and insights to inform strategy development.

Step 4

4. Develop Proactive Strategies & Goals

7 minutes

Brainstorm proactive strategies with the student (e.g., deep breaths, asking for help).
Set short-term, achievable goals tied to each strategy.
Record strategies and goals in the Blueprint Planning Guide.

Step 5

5. Establish Monitoring & Reflection

7 minutes

Present the Progress Monitoring Rubric and explain rating scales.
Show how to complete the Daily Behavior Reflection Journal.
Schedule brief check-ins and outline data collection procedures.

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Your Behavioral Blueprint

Today, we’ll work together to build your very own behavioral blueprint—a personalized plan to help you succeed by identifying behaviors, mapping triggers, and choosing strategies. Let’s get started!

Welcome the student and set a positive tone. Explain that today’s goal is to build a personalized plan called a behavioral blueprint. Mention that you’ll move step-by-step through identifying behaviors, mapping triggers, and planning strategies.

What is a Behavioral Blueprint?

A behavioral blueprint is a step-by-step plan that helps you understand:
• Which behaviors you want to improve
• What triggers them
• The strategies you can use
• How you'll track your progress

Define the concept in simple terms. Emphasize that it’s a plan they own. Use examples if needed.

Why Create a Blueprint?

• Increases self-awareness
• Empowers you to handle challenges
• Provides clear steps to improve
• Tracks progress so you can celebrate wins and adjust as needed

Highlight benefits. Relate to student’s everyday life: schoolwork, friendships, games.

Identify Your Target Behaviors

Think about 1–2 behaviors you'd like to improve today (for example, staying on task or managing frustration).

We’ll write clear, measurable statements together.

Guide the student to name 1–2 behaviors. Refer to examples in the Blueprint Planning Guide. Clarify what makes a behavior statement specific and measurable.

Map Triggers & Responses

We’ll use the Trigger-Response Map Worksheet to:
• Identify what usually triggers your behavior
• Note how you typically respond
• Spot patterns that will guide our strategy choices

Explain the mapping process. Show a sample worksheet entry if possible. Encourage honesty and open discussion.

Plan Strategies & Track Progress

• Brainstorm proactive strategies (e.g., deep breathing, asking for help)
• Set short-term, achievable goals
• Use the Progress Monitoring Rubric and Daily Behavior Reflection Journal to log your progress

Introduce the idea of proactive strategies. Show how goals tie into tracking tools. Emphasize that monitoring helps adjust strategies over time.

Today’s Session Outline

Warm-up & Overview (5 min)
Choose Target Behaviors (8 min)
Trigger-Response Mapping (8 min)
Strategy Development (7 min)
Monitoring & Reflection Setup (7 min)

Total: 35 minutes

Provide a quick roadmap so the student knows what to expect and how long each part will take.

Worksheet

Trigger-Response Map Worksheet

Instructions: For each behavior you want to improve, identify the situations or thoughts that usually trigger it, describe how you typically respond, rate how often it happens, and add any notes or observations. Use the blank lines to write your answers.

Target Behavior	Trigger	Typical Response	Frequency (1 = Rare, 5 = Very Often)	Notes

Add extra rows if you need more space to capture other triggers or notes.

Rubric

Progress Monitoring Rubric

Use the scale below to rate your progress each day:

Criteria	1 – Needs Improvement	2 – Developing	3 – Proficient	4 – Exemplary
Consistency of Strategy Use	Rarely uses planned strategies	Sometimes uses strategies with reminders	Often uses strategies independently	Consistently and proactively uses strategies
Goal Progress	Minimal progress toward goals	Some progress but goals not consistently met	Meets most goals consistently	Exceeds goals or shows exceptional progress
Trigger Awareness	Limited recognition of triggers	Identifies triggers with support	Recognizes triggers and articulates patterns	Independently identifies triggers and adjusts behavior
Reflection Quality	Reflections lack detail and insight	Reflections include some details but are superficial	Detailed reflections showing insight	Thorough, insightful reflections including next steps

Journal

Daily Behavior Reflection

Date: ______________________

1. Target Behavior

Which behavior did you focus on today? (Refer to Trigger-Response Map Worksheet)

2. Situation & Triggers

Describe what happened and any triggers you noticed.

3. Response & Strategies

How did you respond? Which proactive strategy did you use?

4. Strategy Effectiveness

How well did the strategy work? Explain why it helped or how it could improve.

5. Feelings Reflection

How did you feel before, during, and after using the strategy?

6. Self-Rating

Rate your progress today using the Progress Monitoring Rubric.

7. Next Steps

What will you try differently tomorrow to improve?

8. Additional Observations

Any other thoughts or notes?