How it works

A tiered approach to behavior: prevent first, add support when data says it’s needed, and match the intensity of support to the student.

The three tiers

Tier 1

Universal

Proactive, low-effort strategies that belong in every classroom. They prevent most problems and are the first thing to try for any student.

Tier 2

Targeted

Small-group or individual supports for students who haven’t responded to Tier 1 after a consistent trial (usually 4–6 weeks). They add structure, feedback, and adult connection.

Tier 3

Intensive

Individualized, function-based plans developed by a team for students with persistent or serious behavior. They usually involve the family, specialists, and frequent data review.

Using this site well

Start with data, not a hunch. Collect a few days of ABC or frequency data before choosing a strategy. Patterns show up quickly and point you toward the reason behind the behavior.
Ask what the behavior gets the student. Most behavior either gets something (attention, an item, an activity, sensory input) or avoids something (a task, a person, a feeling). Strategies work best when they match that reason.
Give it a fair trial. Use a strategy consistently for 4–6 weeks and check your data every week or two before deciding it isn’t working.
Change one thing at a time. Adding five new strategies at once makes it impossible to tell which one helped.
Loop in families early. A quick positive contact before problems grow makes every later conversation easier.

About the templates

All templates are Word (.docx) documents that open in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Pages, and LibreOffice. They’re meant to be edited: change the wording, the rating scales, and the layout to fit your setting.

Languages

The site is available in UK and US English, with templates on A4 or US Letter paper to match.

A note on professional judgment

These resources support teachers and school teams. They don’t replace your school’s policies, special education procedures, or advice from school psychologists, counselors, and other specialists. Follow your school’s procedures for safety concerns, restraint and seclusion, and suspected abuse.