Provided to ALL students in the classroom
Measures all student progress against grade level benchmarks
Core Curriculum should be effective with at least 80% of students
The list of tiered strategies below is not exhaustive but suggestive and intended to provide a starting point in the implementation of Tier I interventions.
Strong Tier 1 systems intentionally create the conditions for kindness, connection, and prosocial behavior. When routines are predictable and relationships are prioritized, cruelty has fewer places to take root — and students experience school as a community, not just a campus. Cruelty takes root where belonging is weak. Strong Tier 1 systems reduce ambiguity, increase psychological safety, and make kindness visible and teachable