Prevention Strategies

Search Prevention Strategy Inventory

Click Search Prevention Strategy Inventory to browse and select prevention strategies.

The inventory is organized by potential functions of behavior, and general prevention strategies, to help teams select strategies that match the student's needs and the context in which the target behavior occurs.

Reference the completed Simple FBA Form or collaborative team discussion to identify the likely function(s) of the target behavior before selecting prevention strategies.

Tip: Use the search box to find strategies by keyword, or use Filter Categories to hide strategy categories that are not relevant to the BIP.

Select a strategy and click Save.

Once saved, the strategy will appear under Implementation Details with a description, rationale, and implementation examples. Edit these details as needed to individualize the strategy for the student, staff, and classroom.

Repeat these steps to add additional prevention strategies.

Tip: Start small. Prevention strategies require consistent implementation. Although there is no limit to the number of strategies that can be added, selecting one or two well-implemented strategies is often the most practical and effective place to begin.

Additional Prevention Details (Optional)

Use this section to add any additional implementation notes or information that should appear in the Prevention Strategies section of the BIP.

Person Responsible (Optional)

Designate the person or role responsible for supporting implementation of this component of the BIP. Include when and where the strategy should be prepared, introduced, or implemented.

Example: School Counselor, Morning Check-In, Counseling Office

Custom Prevention Strategy (Optional)

Enter the title of a custom prevention strategy, select a category, add implementation details, and click Create. Implementation details can be edited later.

Advanced Planning Guide: Prevention Strategies

Prevention strategies reduce problem behavior by making it easier for students to be successful before problem behavior occurs.

Effective prevention strategies help:

• Reduce the student's need to use the target behavior.
• Address situations, triggers, or environmental factors associated with the behavior.
• Set the stage for positive replacement behaviors.

Use information gathered through the Simple FBA, FBA, or team discussion to identify the situations that reliably occur before the target behavior. Then select or design strategies that directly address those conditions.

Example: If transitions or unexpected changes in routine frequently trigger yelling or tantrums, the team may implement a visual schedule or transition support to help the student prepare for upcoming changes.

Example: If a student struggles during a specific subject and frequently seeks peer attention, the team may implement structured peer support during that class to provide both academic assistance and positive social interaction.

Implementation Details

Use this section to describe exactly how the selected prevention strategies will be implemented. Clear implementation details help ensure staff members understand their responsibilities and implement the plan consistently.

Tip: Consider organizing this section by strategy so staff can quickly understand what will be implemented and when.

Example:

Visual Schedule = Review the schedule with the student at the beginning of each day and before transitions. Provide a two-minute warning before changing activities.

Pre-Correction = Before independent work begins, remind the student of the expected behavior, available supports, and how to appropriately request help.

Peer Support = Assign a peer partner during math to model task completion, answer routine questions, and encourage participation.