Lesson Plan
FBA for ED Classrooms Lesson Plan
In this 30-minute session, special educators in ED classrooms will learn FBA fundamentals—focusing on the ABC model and ED-tailored data collection—to identify behavior functions and implement proactive, trauma-informed interventions.
In ED settings, understanding triggers and functions of challenging behaviors is vital for safety and growth. FBA equips teachers to use data-driven, proactive supports that reduce escalations, build self-regulation, and foster positive student-teacher relationships.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare ED Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Objectives
5 minutes
Step 2
ABC Model Deep Dive
8 minutes
Step 3
Data Collection Techniques
7 minutes
Step 4
Proactive ED Strategies
7 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Next Steps
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Functional Behavioral Analysis (FBA) Foundations
Session Objectives
Why FBA Matters
The ABC Model of Behavior
ABC Model Example
Behavior Data Collection
Proactive Classroom Strategies
Case Study Discussion
Reflection & Next Steps
Worksheet
Worksheet
Reading
