Artifact 3

Positive Behavior Support Plan

The Positive Behavior Support Plan requires that I demonstrate competency
in the ability to assess student behavior, determine its impact on school success,
and design, implement, and evaluate supports that positively affect student
behavior. This assessment is aligned with CEC standards 1 (Learner development
and individual learning differences), 2 (learning environments), and 7
(collaboration).
My knowledge and skills in learner development and individual learning
differences (CEC standard 1) were developed while completing this artifact.
During the process of completing this artifact, I was required to get to know the
individual student, his strengths, his needs, his functions of behavior and his
learning styles. Through these aspects I was able to see the whole child, and use
what I know about him to create a behavior plan and interventions that best meet
his needs.
I gained knowledge and skills in learning environments (CEC standard 2)
while completing this artifact. While analyzing the individual students learning
needs, personal strengths and functions of behavior, I learned how quickly one
adjustment in the learning environment can change the comfort level of a student. I
was able to make small adjustments, once the function of behavior was identified,
to help to make a learning environment that supported the student, rather than
frustrating him.
The student I assessed was positively affected by my mastery of the
standards. By completing this assessment, I was able to get to know the student on
a deeper level, I gave him supports that he felt he could be successful in using, and
I helped to give him more confidence within the classroom setting. All of these
supports were put into place to help make this student more successful in his least
restrictive environment. These skills and strategies he is practicing will carry with
him for the rest of his life.