TIER I INTERVENTIONS FOR ANXIETY

Before you start, a few important points:

• Try multiple interventions

• Each intervention should be tried for a minimum of 4 weeks, & more than 1 intervention may be implemented at the same time

• Collect and track specific data on each intervention tried & its effect

• If your data indicates no progress after a minimum of 6 months, you may consider moving to tier 2 interventions

• Alternative modes of completing assignments

• Break down assignment

• Deep breathing

• Draw a picture or write in a journal

• Encourage interaction with a more self-confident student

• Help student start assignment

• Listen to music

• Move to a new location in the classroom

• Proximity to students

• Reassurance

• Reduce assignment

• Send student on errand

• Snack break

• Take a break

• Talk one-on-one with student

• Talk to parent

• Teach conflict resolution skills

• Teach coping skills

• Teach relaxation techniques

• Teach social skills

• Touch student on shoulder

See All Tier I Interventions

Data Tracking Forms & Strategies

I've Tried Tier I for at Least 6 Months, Take Me to Tier 2