Tier I Interventions for Unmotivated

• Before you start, a few important points:
  *Try multiple interventions
  *Each intervention must be tried for at least 2 weeks
  *Collect and track specific data on each intervention tried and the effect of each intervention over the time it was implemented
  *After at least 6 weeks, you may consider moving to tier 2 interventions. You must submit your tier 1 data to and speak with your building administrator before moving to tier 2 as well.
  
  
  
  Tier I interventions for Unmotivated:
  
• Assign a buddy or partner
• Assign a classroom job
• Break down assignment
• Break down directions
• Break, moving position in class
• Call on student frequently
• Call parent or positive note home
• Card Flip
• Draw a picture or write in a journal
• Encourage interaction with a more self confident student
• Engage student
• Explain assignment
• Explain directions
• Give choices
• Have student repeat directions back
• Have student take frequent breaks, do errand, or active job
• Ignore
• Listen to music
• More structured routine
• Natural consequences
• Praise when good attitude and involvement occur
• Praise when on task
• Proximity to students
• Redirection
• Reflection sheet
• Reflective listening
• Review PBS expectations and rules
• Rewards and praise
• Send student on errand
• Simple reward system
• Speak with student in hallway
• Talk to parent
• Teach conflict resolution skills
• Teach coping skills
• Teach relationship skills
• Teach relaxation techniques
• Teach social skills
• Touch base with student
• Use timer