Who typically writes the Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP)?

The Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP) is typically developed collaboratively by parents and educators. This team approach ensures that individuals who are most familiar with the child’s needs, including parents, teachers, and other educational staff, can contribute their insights and observations. Together, they can create a plan that is tailored to the student’s unique behavioral challenges and incorporates strategies to promote positive behavior.

Transportation personnel, school principals, and bus aides may play supportive roles in implementing the BIP or providing input, but the plan itself involves a detailed understanding of the student’s behavior within the educational context. Parents provide crucial information regarding the child’s history and home environment, while educators bring their expertise about the child’s behavior in school and how it relates to the learning environment. This collaborative process helps ensure that the BIP is not only comprehensive but also practical for implementation at home and school.