Human Principals

Frustration & coping

Gets upset quickly when things are hard or don’t go their way.

Tier 1Tier 2Tier 3

Tier 1 UniversalStart here

Classroom strategies for every student. Start here.

Offer choices

Give students two acceptable options so they have control within limits.

No prep

Chunk tasks

Break assignments into small parts with a check-in after each one.

5 minutes per assignment

Calm-down space

A quiet spot in the room where students can go briefly to regulate, then return to learning.

1 hour to set up and teachTemplates: 1

Tier 2 Targeted

Extra structure for students who need more.

Break card

Teach the student to ask for a short break appropriately instead of escaping through problem behavior.

30 minutesTemplates: 2

Coping and emotion-regulation skills

Explicitly teach the student to notice feelings and use a calming strategy before they escalate.

1 hourTemplates: 2

Tier 3 Intensive

Individualized, team-based support.

Counseling and mental-health referral

Connect the student with the school counselor, psychologist, or community mental-health services.

VariesTemplates: 2