Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS)
Tools and Resources for Staff
Best Practice/Evidence-Based Prevention and Intervention Resources for Schools
Evidence-based Fidelity Implementation Measures and Standards
The purpose of the PBIS Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI) is to provide a valid, reliable, and efficient measure of the extent to which school personnel are applying the core features of school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS). The TFI is intended to guide both the initial implementation and sustained use of PBIS.
JUST THE FACTS
Who: Every school assessing PBIS implementation fidelity.
When: At the beginning of the year and then every third or fourth meeting. Sustaining implementers who score 70% or more over three consecutive meetings take the TFI once a year as an annual assessment.
Why: To assess PBIS implementation progress across one, two, or all three tiers.
How: After gaining consensus as a team, enter the agreed-upon scores.
Interconnected Systems Framework Teams and Operational Process
Interconnected Systems Framework (ISF)/Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS) Folders
Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
High Schools
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Explained
Tier 1
Data-based Decision Making and SBCSC TIPS
TIPS Training PP.pdfThis video provides an example of a Tier I or Universal Leadership Team using the Team Initiated Problem Solving (TIPS) Model to develop and implement Tier I systems and interventions for academic and social success; monitor fidelity of implementation of Tier I systems and support; monitor academic and social progress for all students; and screen, select, and refer students in need of additional supports.
Authors: PBIS.org
Ideal Audience: School Faculty and Staff, Administrators
Tier 2
What is this resource?
This readiness guide provides guidance to district- and school-based leadership team considering the implementation of Tier 2 systems.
Why is it valuable?
Tier 2 interventions are most effective when they stem from a solid Tier 1 base. The table not only reminds teams of this, it is also broken down into implementation phases. Guiding questions and suggested team activities are provided for each of those phases.
Authors: PBIS.org
Ideal Audience: School Faculty and Staff, Administrators
Tier 3
What is Tier 3 Support?
The MTSS/PBIS Triangle—The red area represents Tier 3 that supports a few students. Tiers 1 and 2 supports are still used with students engaged in Tier 3 supports.
MTSS/PBIS’ framework doesn’t just work with school-wide and targeted supports. It’s also an effective way to address sometimes dangerous, often highly disruptive behaviors creating barriers to learning and excluding students from social settings.
At most schools, there are 1-5% of students for whom Tier 1 and Tier 2 supports have not connected. At Tier 3, these students receive more intensive, individualized support to improve their behavioral and academic outcomes.
Improving the Effectiveness of Tier 2 Interventions
Bob Putnam Ph.D., BCBA-D, LABA
What are the strategies to reduce the use of Tier 2 interventions? What are the systems to improve Tier 2 interventions? What data sources should we use to assist in improving Tier 2 interventions? What are the overall ways to improve Tier 2 practices?
Tier 2 sctg 4152018_final.pptxDistrict Supports and Social Worker Expectations
Support References.pdfPBIS 2020 Leadership Forum Sessions