Is a framework for delivering behavioral support to all students within a school settingRearranges the environment to make certain behaviors more likely and others less likelyMulti-tiered preventive systemTier 1 “universal” level of intervention, designed to prevent as many behavioral issues as possible; around 80% of students respond to this levelTier 2 “targeted” interventions, support provided for students with history of low-level, chronic behavior problems; around 15% of studentsTier 3 individualized and intensive behavioral interventions; around 5% of studentsSWPBIS
Has been associated with lower rates of discipline referralsIncreased attendanceHigher test scoresFewer referrals to special educationImprovement to school climate