1) What importance does this reauthorization have on the use of FBAs in public schools?
2) Who is responsible for conducting FBAs in public schools?
3) Explain the significance of a child being “removed” from school for more than 10 days?
4) How does the reauthorization support administrators in their use of Functional Behavioral Assessments? Explain supports for proactive use (before behaviors get too unmanageable) and reactive use (after students have already come in contact with disciplinary measures).
5. As a behavior analyst, why do you need to understand the IDEA law?
Fitzpatrick Case
1. What was the judgment regarding consent for an FBA?
2. Did the courts pass judgment on the school’s suspension of J.R.? If so, do you agree with this judgment?
