Tiers/Tier 3/

Behavioral

Tier 3 Behavioral Support

Intensive, individualized behavioral interventions for students with significant behavioral needs who have not responded adequately to Tier 1 and Tier 2 supports. These interventions involve comprehensive assessment, highly individualized behavior support plans, and specialized personnel working collaboratively with families and community partners.

Key Components

  • Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)
  • Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
  • Crisis intervention protocols
  • Wraparound services coordination
  • Intensive progress monitoring

Implementation Strategies

  • Multidisciplinary team approach
  • Person-centered planning
  • Individualized reinforcement systems
  • Environmental modifications
  • Family-school collaboration

Assessment Tools

  • Functional analysis protocols
  • Direct behavior observation
  • Behavior rating scales
  • Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence analysis
  • Quality of life measures

Evidence-Based Practices

Elementary

  • Function-based interventions
  • Cognitive-behavioral interventions
  • Individualized positive reinforcement systems
  • Parent-teacher action research

Middle School

  • Individualized CICO with function-based features
  • Wraparound service coordination
  • Targeted skills training with coaching
  • Therapeutic mentoring

High School

  • Person-centered planning
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills
  • Vocational/transition planning with behavioral supports
  • Community-based functional assessment

Implementation Resources