Lesson Plan

Baseline Assessment Script

Equip teachers to conduct a structured 40-minute baseline assessment, capturing objective data on a target behavior and student self-reports to inform individualized supports.

Establishing a clear behavioral baseline is critical for setting realistic goals, tracking progress accurately, and tailoring Tier 3 interventions to each 9th-grade student’s needs.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Rapport Building

5 minutes

Step 2

Structured Interview

10 minutes

Step 3

Direct Observation & Data Logging

20 minutes

Step 4

Self-Monitoring Introduction

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Baseline Data Collection Tutorial

Why Objective Data Matters

The ABCs of Behavior Recording

Setting Up Your Observation

Using the Baseline Recording Template

Best Practices for Accuracy

Common Pitfalls & Solutions

Practice Scenario

Next Steps

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Script

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Worksheet

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Journal

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What’s Your Baseline?

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