Executive Function Focused Behavioral Intervention Plan

Help students whose classroom behavior stems from underlying executive‑function needs. The Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP) with EF Focus (The Executive Function Project) gives educators a practical, evidence‑informed framework for creating intervention plans that teach the cognitive skills behind behavior — not just manage symptoms.

Key features

• EF‑first approach: Targets the 12 executive functions (Time Management, Goal Setting, Emotional Regulation, Task Initiation, Working Memory, Focus & Attention, Organization, Planning, Prioritizing, Metacognition, Self‑Monitoring & Self‑Talk, Cognitive Flexibility) so interventions address root causes of behavior problems.
• Concise reference guide: Clear definitions, observable behaviors, sample target behaviors, teaching strategies, environmental modifications, and sample interventions for each EF domain (e.g., time‑sandwich method, Pomodoro, SMART goals, “2‑minute rule,” repeat‑back strategy).
• Focused BIP template: Streamlined, user‑friendly plan for targeting 1–2 executive functions at a time (student info, target behaviors, rationale, antecedents/consequences, hypothesized function).
• Practical implementation tools: Teaching methods checklist (direct instruction, modeling, guided practice, peer coaching), instructional modifications, materials and tools (timers, checklists, visual schedules), scaffolded prompts, reinforcement plans, crisis/de‑escalation protocols, and communication/data‑collection systems.
• Data‑driven: Built‑in measurement guidance (frequency, duration, quality, independence, strategy use), baseline/data sources, collection schedules, and progress‑monitoring templates to inform adjustments.
• High‑impact pairings: Suggested EF combinations for academic, behavioral, and social goals (e.g., Task Initiation + Time Management; Emotional Regulation + Cognitive Flexibility; Self‑Monitoring + Emotional Regulation).
• Teacher‑friendly language and examples: Observable behaviors and concrete target statements to make goal writing and measurement straightforward.

Benefits for schools and teams

• Produces more durable change by teaching underlying cognitive skills rather than relying solely on punishment or containment.
• Reduces repeated behavior referrals by providing classroom‑ready supports and environmental modifications.
• Scales across settings: usable by general educators, special educators, behavior specialists, school psychologists, and multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Encourages realistic pacing: recommends focusing on 1–2 EF skills at a time to avoid overwhelm and maximize impact.

What’s included 

• Executive Function Skills Reference Guide (12 domains with behaviors, strategies, and sample interventions).
• Executive Function‑Focused BIP template (student profile, target behaviors, goals, antecedent/consequence analysis, hypothesized function).
• Intervention planning sections (skills to teach, teaching schedule, materials/tools, instructional modifications).
• Reinforcement and prompt hierarchy, crisis plan, data collection & team responsibilities, progress communication plan.

Who it’s for

• K–12 educators, special education teams, behavior interventionists, school psychologists, instructional coaches, and administrators who write BIPs or design targeted interventions for students with EF‑related challenges.

Format and use

• Ready‑to‑use printable templates and reference pages for team meetings, IEP/BIP development, progress monitoring, and classroom implementation.

Learn more at www.theexecutivefunctionproject.com or connect via @_theexecutivefunctionproject.