Tier I is highly effective, evidence-based core or universal instruction, provided to all students in the general education classroom. General education teachers must implement evidence-based programs with fidelity for both academic and behavioral instruction. About eighty percent of students will succeed at this level of instruction with little or no modifications of the curriculum or instructional practices
Quality academic and behavioral instruction in the classroom based on state curriculum framework:
-evidence-based instructional strategies (for academics and behavior)
-on-going student assessment and professional development
-interventions within general framework of classroom.
Approximately 80% of all students will respond with success to core academic and behavioral instruction.
Tier 1 includes the following features:
Implementation of evidence-based academic and behavioral curricula with fidelity Analysis of academic and behavioral instructional practices Collection plan for academics and behavioral data Administration of universal screenings Analysis of formative and summative assessment data for decision making purposes Involvement of family and community is encouraged Providing professional learning opportunities for all staff