A BIP, or behavior intervention plan, is a written plan created for a student based on the outcome of a functional behavior assessment (FBA) . The FBA identifies what is causing or maintaining a challenging behavior, and the BIP specifies the actions to take to improve or replace the behavior. A BIP is not a punishment but an individualized plan for success with more intensive supports and oversight. The goal of a BIP is to prevent or stop misbehavior by teaching and rewarding good behavior. A BIP can be a single page or many pages and includes three key parts: listing the problem behavior, describing why it’s happening, and putting in place strategies or supports to help. The plan includes strategies based on the function(s) of the child’s problem behavior, proactive strategies and techniques to prevent the behaviors, and reactive strategies and techniques to manage the behaviors when they do occur. A BIP also includes specific rewards that will motivate the child. The process of creating a BIP is led by the individualized education program (IEP) team and includes the parents, teachers, support staff, and the student. BIPs are not created for every child, every situation, or only students with IEPs or 504 plans. Any child having difficulty with behavior can have a BIP. For BIPs to have good outcomes, it is essential to have an accurate FBA and understand what is maintaining the behavior of concern. Interventions and supports are based on what is maintaining the behavior, so if interventions are based on accurate data, it is more likely the intervention will work.