TIER I INTERVENTIONS FOR INAPPROPRIATE LANGUAGE

• 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

• Teach substitute words

• Teach social skills

• Teach relaxation techniques

• Teach relationship skills

• Teach coping skills

• Teach conflict resolution skills

• Talk to parent

• Talk one on one with student

• Take away unstructured or free time

• Take away privileges

• Start Commands

• Speak with student in hallway

• Speak in calm and neutral tone

• Redirection

• Clear, consistent, and predictable consequences

• Card Flip

• Call parent or note home

• Avoid power struggles

• Acknowledging positive behavior

See All Tier I Interventions

Data Tracking Forms & Strategies

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