Tier 1 UniversalStart here
Classroom strategies for every student. Start here.
Behavior-specific praise
Name exactly what the student did well, and aim for at least four positive interactions for every correction.
2×10 relationship building
Spend two minutes a day for ten days in a row talking with the student about anything except school.
Greet students at the door
Welcome each student by name as they enter and give a quick direction for the first task.
Positive home contact
Reach out to families with good news before (and alongside) any concerns.
Increase opportunities to respond
Get every student answering often with choral responses, whiteboards, hand signals, and partner talk.
Tier 2 Targeted
Extra structure for students who need more.
Tier 3 Intensive
Individualized, team-based support.
Functional behavior assessment (FBA)
A team process to figure out why a behavior happens by gathering interviews, observations, and data.
Counseling and mental-health referral
Connect the student with the school counselor, psychologist, or community mental-health services.
Family team meeting
A structured meeting where family and school plan together around the student’s strengths and needs.