Tier 3
Tier 3
At the tertiary or tier 3 level, support is provided to the 1-5% of students who may have very serious problem behaviors and may require more intensive and individualized supports. The supports are organized to reduce the frequency, duration, and intensity of externalizing and internalizing problem behaviors and improve life outcomes.
Who
Tertiary (tier 3) prevention was originally designed to focus on the needs of individuals who exhibited patterns of intense problem behavior that may disrupt quality of life across multiple domains (school, home, community). Research has demonstrated the effectiveness of PBIS in addressing the challenges of behaviors that are dangerous, highly disruptive, and/or impede learning and result in social or educational exclusion. PBIS has been used to support the behavioral adaptation of students (and other individuals) with a wide range of characteristics, including developmental disabilities, autism, emotional and behavioral disorders, and even students with no diagnostic label.
How
Tertiary (tier 3) prevention involves a process of identifying and providing highly individualized supports for youth with high level needs. Tertiary (tier 3) interventions include intensive evidence-based interventions such as function-based behavioral interventions (FBA-BIPs) and person-centered plans such as wraparound.
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