Why Tier 1 Matters

CULTURE STARTS HERE

Tier 1 is the foundation of your district's behavior system. When it's weak, classrooms feel chaotic, teachers burn out, and students fall through the cracks.

When it's strong, every student benefits from clear expectations, and every teacher feels supported by consistent systems.

Build Tier 1 well, and you reduce disruptions, increase equity, and free your staff to focus on what matters most: teaching and learning.

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Tier 1 Framework

BUILD THE FOUNDATION FOR ALL

Establish clear, consistent systems that set expectations, prevent disruptions, and create a positive learning environment for every student.

ALIGNED EXPECTATIONS

Create shared routines and common language across classrooms and campuses.

INSTRUCTIONAL APPROACH

Teach behavior skills explicitly, just like academics.

DATA INTEGRATION

Use data tools to identify areas of need and system fidelity.

CAPACITY BUILDING

Access coaching and resources that equip educators to sustain Tier 1 practice.

Implementation Process

MAKE TIER 1 WORK ACROSS THE DISTRICT

A structured implementation sequence ensures sustained quality and manageable progress.

STEP 1: PLANNING & CONSENSUS

Build buy-in and set the foundation for implementation.

STEP 2: INTRODUCTORY TRAINING

Equip the campus team with Tier 1 tools and processes.

STEP 3: ONGOING COACHING

Provide ongoing support as systems launch.

STEP 4: ANNUAL REVIEW

Evaluate progress and refine systems each year.

SEE THE IMPACT OF STRONG TIER 1 SYSTEMS

Districts that implement Tier 1 with fidelity report increased instructional time, improved student outcomes, and stronger teacher retention.

We have had an increase in Tier 1 from 79.4% to 82.3% within our first semester of implementation! Christina and Michelle are efficient in the delivery of services to our district and follow up with campus and district data and summary reports. Our campus administrators are building capacity within their staff by sharing this data with their staff and allowing teachers to train other teachers on systems they are implementing in their classrooms. In a short time, we have seen discipline referral rates decrease!

LaShun Gaines

Director Special Services, Hays CISD

The Program Review also addresses Tier 1 classroom management. For the past two years, my team has provided MTSS for New Hire training. The primary focus of the New Hire training is on classroom management. We utilize the Program Review to identify trends and patterns across the district so we can use that data to revamp or enhance our New Hire training. By doing this, we have seen positive results from providing this training to our new hires, who apply the strategies in their daily routines.

Laura Baker

Former Director Student Services, Bastrop ISD

Groundwork: Tier 1 Universal Systems

BUILD ENVIRONMENTS THAT PROMOTE BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS FOR EVERY STUDENT