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Tier I Interventions for Poor Peer Relationships

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 Poor Peer Relationships:

  • Assign a buddy or partner
  • Encourage interaction with a more self confident student
  • Move to a new location in the classroom
  • Proximity to students
  • Reassurance
  • Rewards and praise
  • Talk one on one with student
  • Talk to parent
  • Teach conflict resolution skills
  • Teach coping skills
  • Teach relationship skills
  • Teach relaxation techniques
  • Teach social skills