Tiers/Tier 2/

Behavioral

Tier 2 Behavioral Support

Targeted behavioral interventions for students who need additional support beyond universal expectations. These interventions provide increased structure, feedback, and monitoring for students who are at risk for developing more serious behavioral problems.

Key Components

  • Check-in/Check-out systems
  • Behavior contracts
  • Social skills groups
  • Self-monitoring strategies
  • Mentoring programs

Implementation Strategies

  • Daily behavior report cards
  • Scheduled check-in meetings
  • Small group intervention sessions
  • Behavior intervention team meetings
  • Parent communication systems

Assessment Tools

  • Behavior screening tools
  • Functional behavior assessments
  • Daily progress reports
  • Goal attainment scaling
  • Behavior frequency monitoring

Evidence-Based Practices

Elementary

  • Check-in/Check-out (CICO)
  • Social skills training groups
  • Self-regulation instruction
  • Behavior-specific praise systems

Middle School

  • CICO with peer components
  • Conflict resolution groups
  • Anger management training
  • Mentoring programs

High School

  • Academic-behavior contracts
  • Self-monitoring systems
  • Peer-mediated interventions
  • Goal-setting and monitoring

Implementation Resources