On the Call: Functional Behavioral Assessments and Staffing

As requests pile up, school staff can feel overwhelmed when conducting functional behavioral assessments. Are all of these requests necessary? In this episode, Erin and Jeremy discuss a case out of Pennsylvania where a district court argued that the fact that additional counseling or an FBA might have helped the student was insufficient to amount to a denial of FAPE. Tune in as they provide alternatives for districts to consider before conducting an FBA, and the importance of staying proactive when addressing behavior issues with students.