And how Behavior Advantage delivers them all
Developing effective Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) isn’t easy—but the right tools can make all the difference. When educators have access to a structured, intuitive platform, the complex process of understanding behavior, selecting strategies, and implementing support becomes more manageable—and more impactful.
Not sure what to look for? Start with our post: What is a Behavior Planning Tool? for a foundational overview. Then, as you evaluate templates, software platforms, or systems, here are six essential features that matter most—and how Behavior Advantage is built to deliver each one.
1. Practical, Efficient, and Easy to Use
The best tools support real educators working in real classrooms. Look for a platform that saves time, simplifies documentation, and allows your team to focus on what matters most—supporting students. If it feels clunky or overly technical, it likely won’t be used consistently.
✅ Behavior Advantage is intentionally designed to reduce friction for educators. With built-in guidance, streamlined templates, and time-saving dropdowns, teams can complete high-quality plans without getting bogged down in complicated systems.
2. Supports Individualized, Function-Based Plans
One-size-fits-all won’t cut it. Effective tools help teams identify the function of behavior and select strategies that directly address the root cause. Whether a student is seeking attention, avoiding tasks, or struggling with emotional regulation, your tool should help build a plan that fits.
✅ Behavior Advantage helps educators think functionally at every step—from tools that guide team discussion to a full Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) template. Teams can document antecedents, consequences, and patterns with clarity, then link those insights directly into an individualized BIP.
Need a starting point? Download our free Behavior Intervention Plan Template.
3. Helps Teams Understand Behavior in Context
A quality tool goes beyond surface-level behavior. It helps teams examine the “why,” including triggers, patterns, and environmental factors that contribute to behavior challenges.
✅ Behavior Advantage supports deep understanding through context analysis, visual timelines, and collaborative prompts. Whether you’re conducting a formal FBA or holding a team meeting, the platform equips users to explore setting events, unmet needs, and classroom dynamics that may influence student behavior.
4. Matches Evidence-Based Strategies to Student Needs
Plans should be grounded in proven practices—not guesswork. The right tool makes it easy to match interventions to both the behavior’s function and the student’s individual context.
✅ Behavior Advantage features a built-in strategy library categorized by behavior function. This helps teams select interventions that are not only evidence-based, but also practical and relevant to the classroom.
Looking for ideas? Check out this list of 20 essential behavior strategies.
5. Promotes Consistent Implementation
Even the best-written plan is ineffective if it isn’t followed. Tools that clarify adult responses, teachable skills, and reinforcement systems help ensure the whole team is on the same page.
✅ Behavior Advantage supports implementation with structured plan sections and an automatically generated Implementation Checklist for each BIP. These checklists clearly outline key staff responsibilities, prompting consistent and confident follow-through across settings.
6. Includes Tools for Ongoing Progress Monitoring
Behavior change takes time—and monitoring progress is critical. Your tool should support practical data collection and help teams make informed adjustments along the way.
✅ Behavior Advantage includes integrated progress monitoring tools that let teams track goals daily, weekly, or over time. Built-in graphs and reports make it easy to visualize student growth, share updates, and make data-driven decisions.
Final Thoughts
The right behavior planning tool doesn’t just help you write better plans—it helps you implement them with fidelity and support meaningful student growth.
Behavior Advantage was designed with these six principles at its core. It helps school teams develop individualized BIPs, connect plans to real student needs, and stay focused on what matters: consistent support and lasting change.
