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Three Tiers of Support
PBIs is a multi-tiered framework - three tiers - to be exact. Each tier aligns to the type of support students need.
Tier 1 ~ Universal (For All)
Tier 1 systems, data and practices impact everyone across all settings. They establish the foundation for delivering regular, positive support and preventing unwanted behaviors.
Tier 1 practices include:
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The teaching of school wide positive expectations and behaviors.
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Established classroom expectations aligned with school-wide expectations.
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A continuum of procedures for encouraging, supporting and acknowledging expected behaviors.
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A continuum of procedures for discouraging unwanted behaviors.
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Procedures for encouraging school-family partnerships.
Tier II ~ Targeted (For Some)
Tier II systems, data and practices provide targeted support for students who are not successful with Tier I supports alone. The focus is on the prevention of unwanted behaviors, and these supports help students develop the skills they need to benefit from core programs at school. The supports at this level are more focused than at Tier I.
Tier II practices include:
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Increased instruction and practice of self-regulation and social skills.
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Increased adult supervision.
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Increased opportunities for positive reinforcement.
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Increased pre-corrections.
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Increased focus on possible function of unwanted behaviors.
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Increased access to academic support.
Tier III ~ Intensive Individualization (For Few)
At Tier III students receive more intensive, individualized support to improve behavioral and academic outcomes. At this level schools rely on formal assessments to determine a student’s need.
Tier III practices include:
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