Intervention in the classroom involves identifying problem behaviors that prevent a student from academic success, creating a behavior plan with a behaviorist, implementing the plan, and monitoring results. A behavior support plan may not always work, so alternative options include additional resources, alternative schools as a last resort, or medication. The document suggests that smaller class sizes, more parent support, teacher training on disabilities and medications, and more administrative help could help address problem behaviors.

1. Intervention in the
Classroom
Natale Peterson
LBSU 300

2. What is it?
 Intervention happens when a child has
behaviors that are not allowing him/her to
succeed in their academics.
 Example: Sara throws her pencil at the ceiling
whenever she is given a Math assignment. She
can not complete work without pencil and
usually gets set out for throwing pencil which
also results in not completing her math work.

3. Steps to take:
 Step 1: Identify a problem. (needs to be
consistent behavior)
 Step 2: Meet with behaviorist and begin to
make a plan.
 Step 3: Put plan into action with student.
 Step 4: Monitor student, wait for results.

4.  A Behavior Support Plan (BSP) doesn’t
always help.
 Student needs resources.
 Alternative schools designed for students
who have behavior problems.
 Medication can be an answer.

5. My thoughts
Alternative schooling?
 Not necessary for all behavior students
 Should be absolute last resort
 Teachers should be required to take
courses on behaviors and certain General
Education disabilities.

6. My thoughts
 Smaller class sizes would help drastically
 More parent support
 Teachers understanding of medications
and diagnoses
 More help from administration