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Tier I Interventions for Unfocused/Inattentive

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 Unfocused/Inattentive:

  • Break down assignment
  • Break down directions
  • Break, moving position in class
  • Call on student frequently
  • Card Flip
  • Engage student
  • Explain assignment
  • Have student repeat directions back
  • Move to a new location in the classroom
  • Natural consequences
  • Non verbal cues
  • Pause before giving a direction
  • Praise when good attitude and involvement occur
  • Praise when on task
  • Proximity to students
  • Redirection
  • Stand while working
  • Talk to parent
  • Teach conflict resolution skills
  • Teach coping skills
  • Teach relationship skills
  • Teach relaxation techniques
  • Teach social skills
  • Touch base with student
  • Touch student on shoulder
  • Turn desk around
  • Use seating disk
  • Use timer
  • Velcro on the desk