What is Tier 1?
Tier 1 systems, data, and practices support everyone across all settings. They establish the foundation for delivering regular, proactive support and preventing unwanted behaviors. Tier 1 emphasizes modeling, teaching, and acknowledging positive social, emotional, and behavioral (SEB) skills. Teams, data, consistent policies, professional development, and evaluation are essential components for these practices to work effectively.
The core principles guiding Tier 1 PBIS include the understanding that we can and should:
- Effectively teach appropriate SEB skills to all students
- Intervene early before unwanted behaviors escalate
- Use research-based, scientifically validated interventions whenever possible
- Monitor student progress
- Use data to make decisions
Source: Center on PBIS, pbis.org
Requirements for Recognition
Tier 1 Initial or Sustained
- Annual Data from previous school year submitted to local facilitator before December 1st
- Tier 1 Action Plan for current school year submitted to local facilitator before December 1st
- Score of at least 70% on TFI Tier 1 in the spring of current school year
- At least 80% participation rate from professional staff on the Self-Assessment Survey in the spring of the current school year
- For Initial Tier 1 Implementation you must also have:
- Score of at least 70% on Benchmarks of Quality (BOQ) from previous school year