Defining Problem Behaviors

This document is used for participants to practice defining problem behaviors.

Author: Michigan’s Integrated Behavior and Learning Support Initiative (MIBLSI)

Version: 1.0

Date: July, 2017

ScenariosHenry was assigned detention on Wednesday after school. He didn’t show up and was seen across the street at the park. Would you consider his behavior:

o Defiance/Insubordination/Non-complianceo Skip classo Inappropriate location/Out of bounds area

Alicia is in the computer lab with her class and is supposed to be working on an essay. Instead, she continually is caught playing on Instagram. The teacher has had to interrupt the class a number of times to redirect Alicia to her Word document. Would you consider her behavior:

o Defiance/Insubordination/Non-complianceo Disruptiono Technology violation

Alan came into the classroom very upset and refuses to sit down or get out his work. The teacher attempts to get him back on track by redirecting him to what he should be doing. He tells her to shut up and calls her a swear word.

o Defiance/Insubordination/Non-complianceo Disrespecto Abusive language/inappropriate language/profanity

Michigan’s Integrated Behavior and Learning Support Initiative (MIBLSI) is a Grant Funded Initiative (GFI) funded under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) through

the Michigan Department of Education.

Defining Problem Behaviors (July, 2017)Michigan’s Integrated Behavior and Learning Support Initiative (MIBLSI) is a Grant Funded Initiative (GFI),

funded under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) through the Michigan Department of Education.

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