TIPS is a framework for conducting effective meeting operations and using data for problem-solving & decision making.
TIPS was developed by Steve Newton, Rob Horner and Anne Todd, University of Oregon , Bob Algozzine and Kate Algozzine, University of North Carolina at Charlotte and funded by Institute of Education Sciences (IES), 2008-2012
Source: Newton, J.S., Todd, A.W., Algozzine, K, Horner, R.H. & Algozzine, B. (2009). The Team Initiated Problem Solving (TIPS) Training Manual. Educational and Community Supports, University of Oregon unpublished training manual.