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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