Which step follows evaluating assessment results in the Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) process?

In the Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) process, evaluating assessment results is critical as it allows the school psychologist or team to understand the reasons behind a student’s problematic behavior. After this evaluation, the next logical step is to form an intervention plan. This plan is crucial because it outlines specific strategies and interventions designed to address and modify the identified behaviors based on the insights gained from the assessment results.

The intervention plan must be tailored to the individual student's needs and the contextual factors surrounding their behavior, ensuring it is both practical and effective. This step is vital because it translates the understanding garnered from the evaluation into actionable strategies that can promote positive behavior change.

Choosing to implement the plan or make final decisions is premature without first having a clear and structured intervention ready. Describing the problem behavior, while important, typically precedes the evaluation and is already part of the assessment process.