Tier 1 UniversalStart here
Classroom strategies for every student. Start here.
Teach and post clear expectations
Define 3–5 positive expectations, teach them like academic content, and refer to them all day.
Behavior-specific praise
Name exactly what the student did well, and aim for at least four positive interactions for every correction.
Precorrection
Remind students of the expectation just before the moment they’re likely to struggle.
Predictable routines and visual schedules
Post the day’s schedule and step-by-step routines so students know what’s coming.
Movement breaks
Build short, structured movement into lessons so students don’t have to find their own.
Strategic seating
Seat the student where they have the best chance to focus and succeed.
Tier 2 Targeted
Extra structure for students who need more.
Check-in / check-out (CICO)
A student checks in with a mentor each morning, gets feedback on a point sheet throughout the day, and checks out each afternoon.
Self-monitoring
Teach the student to track their own behavior on a simple checklist at set times.
Individual token or reward system
The student earns tokens or points for a target behavior and trades them for chosen rewards.
Tier 3 Intensive
Individualized, team-based support.
No strategies at this tier yet.