Tier 1 supports are intended to prevent challenges from occurring in the first place. Strategies include teaching critical skills and behaviors that all students are expected to learn. School staff must teach students clear rules and expectations for behaviors in and out of the classroom (Park, Chow, & Gracely, n.d.). 
Tier 2 supports are more specialized or targeted intervention programs. Typically, these targeted programs are provided in small group settings, which may involve increased feedback on the school rules and expectations (Park, Chow, & Gracely, n.d.).. For example, when a student swears or yells at others in class, the Check In – Check Out strategy would be appropriate for this tier of behavioral support. This strategy appoints a counselor to check in with student at the start and end of the day with students who are struggling with behavioral expectations. Together, they track how effective a student is reaching their goal. Students get a daily rating as ongoing feedback, which helps them adjust their behavior. These ratings may be attached to incentives for the student working to improve.
Tier 3 supports at the top of the pyramid are for students with serious and chronic needs and/or receive individualized services from specialists, such as the school counselor, psychologist, behavioral specialist, etc. (Park, Chow, & Gracely, n.d.).  An example of this level of support would be an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for a student who throws classroom objects in class when they lose their temper. The IEP includes a Functional Behavior Assessment and Positive Behavior Support Plan to support students at this tier.

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