Tier 1
Schoolwide Supports
Tier 2
Targeted Supports
Tier 3
Intensive Supports
Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3: Trauma Informed Care
Trauma-Informed Care refers to an understanding of the impact of trauma on children and the use of basic supports/mechanisms to prevent traumatic stress symptoms from interfering with developmental and academic growth. The goal is to to create a compassionate and understanding environment that facilitates healing and fosters resilience.
Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3: Restorative Practices
Restorative practices refers to a set of principles and strategies aimed at resolving conflicts, addressing harm, and building positive relationships within a community or organization. These practices prioritize repairing the harm caused by wrongdoing or conflict and aim to create a more inclusive, supportive, and accountable environment where individuals can learn from their mistakes, repair relationships, and contribute to a sense of community well-being.
Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3: Clearly Defined Behavior Expectations & Reporting Procedures
Established guidelines and rules within classrooms, buildings, and the district that adhere to the district code of conduct and discipline code. A process for reporting and addressing incidents of inappropriate or problematic behavior exists to ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment while ensuring accountability in addressing behavioral concerns.
Tier 2 | Tier 3: Student Advisors
Student Advisors prioritize relationships with students and families. They support building administration by addressing behaviors related to level 1 or 2 of the student code of conduct utilizing appropriate consequences, restorative practices and other positive behavioral supports.
Tier 2 | Tier 3: SAP
The Student Assistance Program (SAP) is a state mandated program available in schools throughout Pennsylvania. Trained teachers, counselors, nurses and administrators work together to help students experiencing barriers to learning. SAP members assist students by connecting students and parents to supports and community resources.
Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3: Student Supports Coordinator
The Student Supports Coordinator (SSC) is responsible for identifying, securing, and organizing community and district resources to address the social-emotional and behavioral needs of students within a building. The SSC works directly with students to provide individual, group and school-wide supports.
Tier 2 | Tier 3: STEP Program
The Students in Transition in East Penn (STEP) program offers small, highly supportive classrooms serving students who are experiencing personal or external challenges which may be impeding their ability to attend school and/or be successful in the academic setting. Direct instruction in social skills, self regulation, coping strategies, mindfulness, resiliency building and executive functioning in addition to academic content support is provided within the program. Enrollment in the program is intended to be short-term and offers varying levels of support based on individual student needs.