Data Collection: Frequency Recording

This video shows one educator sharing how she uses a frequency data collection form. This form is intended for use by teachers, paraprofessionals, and other service providers collecting data for student Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and baseline data to determine a need for new/updated IEP goals or behavior intervention.  

Frequency recording is a way to measure the number of times a behavior occurs within a given period and is best for behaviors with a distinct beginning and end.  

If you have questions about when or how often to collect data, refer to the student’s IEP and/or reach out to their Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committee members for guidance.