Tier I:

• Positive Behavior Expectations, Teaching, Restorative Circles, Positive Reinforcement, Cooperative Learning

Tier II:

• Check-In/Check-Out, Behavior Contracts, Restorative Conferences, Behavior Specialist

Tier III:

• Functional Behavior
• Assessment, Individualized
• Behavior Plan, Restorative Justice
• Meeting

Tier I: Universal Prevention 

1. Positive Behavior Expectations: Clearly define and communicate the expected behaviors across all settings. 

2. Teaching: Provide explicit instruction on appropriate behaviors and social skills. 

3. Restorative Circles: Conduct regular restorative circles to build a sense of community and address minor conflicts. 

4. Common Area Reminders: Signs and reminders from adults about how to act in common spaces within the building. 

5. Positive Reinforcement: Implement a system of rewards and recognition for students who consistently exhibit positive behaviors. 

Tier II: Targeted Interventions 

1. Check-In/Check-Out: Assign a mentor or teacher to provide additional support and guidance to students who need it. 

2. Behavior Contracts: Collaboratively develop contracts outlining behavior goals and consequences with students and parents. 

3. Restorative Conferences: Hold conferences involving the student, teacher, and possibly a mediator to address more serious behaviors and develop resolutions. 

4. Behavior Specialist: Behavior Specialist observes student in class and makes recommendations on how to intervene with the student’s behavior. Models intervention for staff.

Tier III: Intensive Interventions 

1. Functional Behavior Assessment:  Conduct a thorough assessment to identify the underlying causes of challenging behaviors. 

2. Individualized Behavior Plan: create a personalized behavior plan with specific goals, strategies, and supports. 

3. Restorative Justice Meetings: Use formal restorative justice practices, involving all stakeholders, to address severe behavioral incidents and promote accountability and healing