PBIS Training Sequence
PBIS is a process, not a program. So, the length of time it takes differs for each school. Schools typically take between three and five years to move through the PBIS sequence outlined below. And, while most schools see results in the first few months, it can take far longer to completely shift the climate of a school.
As you move through the sequence remember that PBIS is not something you ‘finish.’ It’s something that becomes part of the way your school operates. Behaviors change over time and PBIS gives schools the tools to adapt to those changing needs.
Tier 1/Universal
In Tier 1 school leaders build the foundation for PBIS by forming a School Leadership Team and setting expectations for behavior school-wide. Often, schools will see an improvement in 80% of students as they implement Tier 1 practices.
Training/Workshop |
Time |
Who |
| PBIS Administrative Overview | 1/2 day | District and Building Administrators |
| Coaches and Administrators Orientation | 1 day | Administrators and Coaches |
| Developing Your Tier 1/Universal System (Day 1 and 2) | 2 day | School PBIS Leadership Team |
| Implementing PBIS in Your School, Tier 1/Universal Systems (Day 3) | 1 day | School PBIS Leadership Team |
| Coaches Networking Meeting | 2-4 days/year | Coaches |
Transition from Tier 1 to Tier 2For successful implementation, schools should meet fidelity on Tier 1 before transitioning to Tier 2. Fidelity can be demonstrated by meeting at least one of the following criteria:
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Tier 2/Secondary
In Tier 2 your School Leadership Team will begin to address the needs of the students who have not responded to the practices in Tier 1. Here schools typically see improvement in an additional 10-15% of students.
Training/Workshop |
Time |
Who |
| Building a Tier 2/Secondary System: Creating a Seamless System of Support | 1 day | Leadership Team |
| Formalizing Tier 2/Secondary Systems, Data and Practices | 1 day | Leadership Team |
| Tier 2/Secondary Levels of Support: Brief Functional Behavior Assessment | 1 day | Leadership Team |
| Tier 2/Secondary Levels of Support: Behavior Intervention Planning | 1 day | Leadership Team |
Transition from Tier 2 to Tier 3Schools preparing to transition to Tier 3 should have an overall Benchmarks of Quality (BOQ) score of 70%. |
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Tier 3/Tertiary
In Tier 3, your School Leadership Team will focus on the individual behavior of the remaining 5-10% of students who have been unresponsive to Tier 1 and Tier 2. The team will learn strategies to help students either meet expectations or cope with their challenges.
Training/Workshop |
Time |
Who |
| Moving from Tier 2 to Tier 3 Tiers of Intervention – A Seamless System of Support | 1 day | Leadership Team |
| Cross-setting, Multiple – Domain Assessment and Planning for Students with Tier 3 Tier Needs | 1 day | Leadership Team |
| Tier 3 Support and Data-based Decision-making through Wraparound, Part 1 & 2 | 2 day | Leadership Team |
| Continuing the Wraparound Process: Practice Refinement & Overcoming Challenges | 1 day | Leadership Team |
| Fluency with Wraparound | 1 day | Leadership Team |
| District-wide Outcomes for Tier 3 | 1 day | District Teams |