EDSPX505.ITBS-T3 - Idaho Tiered Behavior Supports Tier 3

Course Description

Number of Credits:1

The goal of this course is to expand the infrastructure to lead and support Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) implementation across Idaho while increasing awareness of PBIS as an effective, evidence-based strategy to positively impact student outcomes. Within this cohort model course, Idaho SESTA will provide professional development by supporting district and school-level planning, school team training, technical assistance, and ongoing coaching specific to Tier. Within this course, individuals will walk away with an understanding of the behavior change process, learn how to conduct a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA), and learn to develop a function-based Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).  Participants will demonstrate their understanding of Tier 3 practices through hands on practice with sample student case studies.

Important Fall 2026 Dates:

• Enrollment opens September 15, 2026 
• Enrollment closes October 31, 2026.
• Canvas course begins September 15, 2026.
• Quiz and final assignment due December 11, 2026.
• Grades will be posted by January 8, 2027.

Instructor Information

Diana Morgan, Primary Instructor

Phone - (208)-885-1523
Email  - dmorgan@uidaho.edu

Barbara Broyles, Instructor Assistant

Phone - (208)-885-6143
Email  - bbroyles@uidaho.edu

Course Location/Format

This is a hybrid (part face-to-face, part online) course. 

Credit requires:

• attending one of the following face-to-face statewide training locations (by invitation only):

  • Idaho Falls – September 15-16, 2026

  • Preston – September 21-22, 2026

  • Twin Falls - October 5-6, 2026

  • Lewiston - October 13-14, 2026

  • Coeur D'Alene – October 15-16, 2026

• Completion of the quiz and final assignment in Canvas.

Course Objectives:

Participants will:

1. Understand that behavior change occurs within a process that the FBA and BIP will follow.
2. Utilize the FBA process to determine the function and factors maintaining the behavior.
3. Utilize the BIP form to create a cohesive and predictably successful plan.

Required Materials

Provided at face-to-face training.

Course Requirements

1. Participation: Participants are required to attend a 2-day face-to-face Tier 3 Practices training in their designated location. 

2. Quizzes (20 points/quiz): Participants are required to successfully complete the quiz in this module following the face-to-face training.
3. Survey: Participants are required to complete a satisfaction survey at the end of the in person session.
4. Final assignment (100 points): Complete the Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA), Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP), and Crisis Plan forms for one of the practice student case studies provided during training.

Grading

This is a Pass/Fail course. No incompletes will be given. Late work will not be accepted.

1. Participants must earn an 80% (16/20) on the quiz to pass the course. The quiz can be retaken until passed.
2. Participants must earn an 80% (80/100) on the final assignment to pass the course.