Administrator support, participation and leadership

Common purpose and approach to discipline

Clear set of positive expectations and behaviors

Continuum of procedures for encouraging expected behaviors

Continuum of procedures for discouraging inappropriate behaviors

Procedures for ongoing monitoring

Tier 1 or Universal SW-PBS is comprised of Seven Essential Components which are individually and collectively research based. The Seven Essential Components are applicable to classroom as well as non-classroom settings throughout all school buildings. Embedded within the Seven Essential Components are culturally responsive practices and family and community involvement. Each of the 7 Essential Components have an individual page linked below that provides underpinnings for the component and resources.

MO SW-PBS provides Tier 1 training and support to SW-PBS school level coaches, teams and administrators across three phases; Preparation, Emerging Level 1, and Emerging Level 2.

It is important to note that for schools that have developed fluency with Tier 1 SW-PBS that might be working on Tier 2 or Tier 3 interventions or supports, there is a need to develop a durable system to sustain the work at Tier 1. Without the Universal foundation of Tier 1 the success of interventions and supports at Tiers 2 or 3 is doubtful.