What Is a Behavior Management Plan?

Some students have recurring behavior issues at school. For these students, it may be necessary to put a behavior management plan in place to help address and correct these behaviors.

Purpose

A behavior management plan targets behavior goals as well as consequences for not meeting those goals. This type of plan is generally developed by a teacher or group of educators when a student has had behavioral problems in the past.

Benefits

Misbehavior is generally lessened when a behavior management plan is in place. It also helps parents understand exactly what behaviors are expected from their child and what will happen if the child misbehave.

Considerations

In order for the behavior management plan to work, the consequence has to be meaningful and specific to the behavior. A behavior management plan may need to be modified if the desired outcome isn't achieved after a designated period of time that is chosen by the teacher or group of educators who wrote the plan.

References

• Concord SEPAC: Behavior Management Plan Information
• Penni Howell; Teacher; Palm Beach Gardens, Florida