5b3. Behavior Incident (BIRS) Procedure

• Created 10/25

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When to Complete a BIR:

You must complete a BIR when a child engages in any of the following behaviors:

• Aggression toward another child or adult that causes physical pain or harm (e.g., hitting, kicking, biting, scratching,screaming)
• Elopement from the classroom, playground, or group without responding to adult direction
• Self-injury that could cause serious harm (e.g., severe head banging, self-biting,climbing up on shelves)
• Destruction of materials or furniture that may result in harm to the child or others. (e.g. knocking chairs or shelves over)

You should also complete a BIR if a child continues to engage in persistent problem
behavior that:

• Occurs despite your efforts to redirect or guide the child using appropriate classroom strategies.
• Is ongoing and not developmentally typical, particularly if the behavior is repetitive and resistant to classroom management strategies.

Examples include:

• Frequent tantrums
• Inappropriate or aggressive language
• Repeated hitting or physical aggression
• Intentional destruction of items
• Severe disruptive behavior that affects the learning environment

Do not complete a BIR for isolated or developmentally expected behaviors (e.g., a 3-year-old grabbing a toy).

Steps for Completing the Form

1. Complete the BIR as soon as possible after the incident to ensure accuracy and recall of relevant details.
2. For first-time reports:
   • Fill in the child’s demographic information at the bottom of the form.
   • This information is needed to enroll the child in the BIR system.
3. Use identifiers instead of names:
   • Enter the Child ID# from Child Plus
   • Enter your Classroom ID# instead of teacher name
4. Submit one form per incident, even if multiple behaviors occur. If multiple behaviors are involved, report the most intrusive one.
   • If another behavior incident occurs later the same day, complete a second form.
5. Distribute copies:
   • Scan to your School Readiness Specialist and Health Coordinator or send via interoffice mail.
   • Keep a file of all the BIR submitted and shred at the end of the year.
6. Document the incident in GOLD Assessment:
   • Provide an objective summary of what happened
   • Note what helped the child become successful
7. Analyze the behavior data and include your insights in your Education Monthly Staffing Updates. Consider the following:
   • What time of day is the behavior most likely to occur?
   • During what activities does the behavior arise?
   • Is the behavior directed toward peers or adults?
   • Does the behavior seem to result from requests/demands or is it attentionseeking?
   • What strategies or environmental changes could help this child succeed?