E26. How to Assess Student Behavior Effectively

The Intentional IEP Podcast

If you’ve ever felt unsure about why a student is acting out or how to best support their needs, this episode will help you make sense of it all.

Stephanie shares practical ways to assess student behavior with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re prepping for an FBA, tracking classroom behaviors, or trying to figure out what’s really going on with a student, this conversation will help you take meaningful action.

You’ll learn:

• Why behavior assessments matter (and how they’re more than just checklists)
• Six effective tools you can use to assess student behavior
• How to choose the right tool for your student or situation
• Practical ways to turn your observations into confident advocacy

You’ll also hear strategies for observing behaviors, recognizing differences between home and school, and identifying the skills a student may be missing.

If you’ve been struggling to understand or support challenging behaviors, this episode offers supportive insight and tools you can start using right away.

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