TIER 1: 

Generalized Support 

(80-90% of student body)

• Schoolwide
• All children learn basic behavior expectations in all school settings
• Designed to reduce problem behaviors
• Increase instructional time
• Important for staff to stay consistent with expectations
• Staff regularly recognizes and praises expectations
• The use of small rewards to encourage children

TIER 2:

More Targeted Support

(5-15% of student body)

•  Extra support for students who are demonstrating at-risk behaviors
• Will require more adult attention and positive reinforcement
• Students receive evidence-based interventions, support, and instruction
• Prevents worsening of problem behavior

TIER3:

Intensive Support

(1-5% of student body)

• Most intensive level
• Student engages in highly disruptive, or dangerous behavior(s)
•  Individualized supports and services for high-risk behavior
• Identify why student is behaving the way they do
• Change social/academic factors contributing to misbehavior