A Multi-Tiered System of Support Framework

Tier I: Universal Prevention (all)

Tier 1 supports serve as the foundation for behavior and academics. Schools provide these universal supports to all students. For most students, the core program gives them what they need to be successful and prevent future problems.

Tier II: Targeted Prevention (some)

This level of support focuses on improving specific skill deficits students have. Schools often provide Tier 2 supports to groups of students with similar targeted needs. Providing support to a group of students provides more opportunities for practice an feedback while keeping the intervention maximally efficient. Students may need some assessment to identify whether they need this level of support and which skills to address. Tier 2 supports help students develop the skills they need to benefit core programs at the school.

Tier III: Intensive Individualized Prevention (Few)

Tier 3 supports are the most intensive supports the school offers. These supports are the most resource intensive due to the individualized approach of developing and carrying out interventions. At this level, schools typically rely on formal assessments to determine a student’s need and to develop and individualized support plan. Students' plans often include goals related to both academics as well as behavior support.

For more information on Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports for families, visit Ohio Department of Education PBIS for Families https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Student-Supports/Ohio-PBIS/PBIS-for-Families