What are Tier 1 Universal/Core Supports?

Tier 1: UNIVERSAL Supports and Core Instruction

High quality teaching and school supports for positive behavior and academics all students receive
Effective if at least 80% of students are successful as a result of core instruction, curriculum, and supports
The core curriculum that all students receive in all subjects and grade levels
Implementing well-researched programs and evidence-based practices

Are students provided with core instruction that is evidence-based utilizing effective instructional practices?
What assessment tools or processes are used to identify instructional needs and the students' response to instruction? iReady, DiBELS, Instructional Program Assessments?
Determine whether or not core instruction/support is effective, calculate the percentage of students that are achieving mastery within the class:

If core instruction is not effective:
- Is the curriculum appropriately matched to the needs of the students?
- Is support provided for implementation fidelity?
- To what extent is the school-based leadership team engaged in Universal level problem solving in order to increase the effectiveness of core instruction/behavioral supports?
- How are families and students involved or engaged in supporting effective core instruction/behavioral supports?
- What is the decision rule to determine if students will require supplemental, targeted or more intensive, individualized intervention/support?
- What are the alterable factors we can change to improve our performance?

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