Tiers of Support
Kent ISD Behavior Support Team
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technical assistance
technical assistance
Most effective for staff who have a specific question or need guidance regarding a targeted process or procedure
Does not require observation
Typically involves providing step-by-step guidance
Kent ISD Behavior Coach may connect with staff via phone, email, virtual meeting, or in-person
District staff may be referred through the GSM process
Examples of Technical Assistance include professional development, PLC facilitation, FBA/PBSP Office Hours, resource recommendations, IEP support, FBA/PBSP Rubric Audit, etc.
If additional guidance is needed, the Coach will recommend more intensive support
Consultation
Consultation
Most effective for teams who are able to implement recommendations independently
Includes:
Brief observation period
Summary with recommendations provided to team in writing
Could include team meeting to discuss recommendations
Examples include: consultation regarding FBA/PBSP, student engagement, student communication, safety planning, assessment and skill development, etc.
If additional guidance is needed, the Coach will recommend more intensive support
Coaching
Coaching
Most effective for teams who would benefit from assistance implementing recommendations in order to build local capacity
Goal development often linked to Kent ISD High-Quality Program Guides
Includes:
Observation period
Development of action plan and goals through coaching agreement
Kent ISD Behavior Coach provides instruction, modeling, rehearsal & feedback related to coaching goals
Baseline data collection, progress monitoring, and recommendation for future goals
Post-coaching survey
Coach and/or Registered Behavior Technician regularly onsite regularly to assist with implementation
Requires Special Education Director approval for participation
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