tiered Instruction and Support

Tier 1 - Universal, Core Instruction

• high-quality classroom instruction which all students receive

This tier ensures that students are not struggling due to poor instruction. This tier encompasses all resources available to all students and is constantly refined by what is working at Tier 2 and Tier 3. Generally, districts aim to see 80 to 90 percent of students responding to Tier 1 instruction.

2024-2025 K-6 Instructional Minutes

Tier 2 - Targeted Instruction and Support

• evidence-based support provided to students who are identified as struggling or not responding to Tier 1 

Tier 2 interventions are often implemented in small group settings, based on a similar need identified via data and for the sake of systematic efficiency. Districts typically expect to see five to 15 percent of students in Tier 2.

Tier 3 - Intensive, Individualized Interventions

• frequent, intense, and individualized interventions 

Tier 3 interventions are provided to students with a greater need or who are not responding to Tier 2 supports. If students still do not respond, they may be referred for additional evaluation. Usually, districts expect to see one to five percent of students in Tier 3.