TRAINING OVERVIEW
The advanced tiers training materials in this section support district and school-based teams with initial and sustained implementation of Tier 2 and Tier 3 PBIS. It is important to note that training is only one component of a comprehensive model of support for schools. Support should also include coaching, technical assistance, and data-based decision-making supports.
The NEPBIS Network comprehensive model is composed of half-day district and full-day school team trainings, coaches’ trainings, networking, on-site technical assistance, and consultation over two to three years. District-level support is critical particularly for developing and sustaining Tier 3 systems. This model is developed for Tier 3 implementation to be led by a district leadership team.
*Note: This content is aligned with the most recent version of the Tiered Fidelity Inventory (Center on PBIS, 2025; crosswalk can be accessed in the Scope and Sequence below).
TRAINING SEQUENCE
Advanced Tiers District Team training is designed to be provided in one year prior to or concurrent with Tier 2 School Team training. District team training focuses on developing and strengthening systems critical to efficient, coordinated provision of Tier 2 & 3 supports.
Tier 2 School Team training is designed to be provided in one year and leads teams through exploration and initial implementation of Tier 2 through ten Getting Started Steps (see image, right).
Tier 3 School Team training is designed to be provided in one year and guides teams through implementation of Tier 3, aligned with Advanced Tiers District Team training.
Advanced Tiers District Team Training
Focus on developing and strengthening systems critical to efficient, coordinated provision of Tier 2 and 3 supports.
Overview of Tier 3
Step 1: Effective Teaming
Step 2: Evaluate, Integrate, & Align Existing Systems, Data & Practices
Step 3: Establish District-Wide Practice Protocols & Templates
Step 4: Establish a District-Wide Data System
Self-Assessment
Step 5: Assess Current Expertise & Capacity
Step 6: Develop PD & Coaching Plan (Build Capacity)
Step 7: Establish Evaluation Routines to Sustain Advanced Tiers
Tier 2 School Team Training
Focus on the exploration and installation of Tier 2 through ten Getting Started Steps.
Overview of Tier 2
Step 1: Leadership Teaming
Step 2: Process for Identifying Students
Step 3: Fidelity & Strengthening Tier 1
Step 4: Select & Adopt Tier 2 Practices
Step 5: Install Selected Practices
Step 6: Match Student Need to Practices
Step 7: Develop a process for monitoring progress
Step 8: Develop procedures for modifying or adjusting implementation
Step 9: Develop evaluation routines for fidelity & outcome data
Step 10: Develop a system to document and communicate routines, practices, and policies
Tier 3 School Team Training
Focus on exploration and installation of Tier 3.
*These materials are designed to be provided after Advanced Tiers District Team training and are incomplete without district training.
Overview of Tier 3
Step 1: Assess current capacity and need
Step 2: Coordinate teaming structures
Step 3: Clarify existing practices & select additional practices
Step 4: Establish practice protocols & templates
Step 5: Develop training & coaching plan aligned with Tiers 1 & 2
Step 6: Establish a data system for monitoring utilization & progress
Step 7: Plan installation of Tier 3 practices
Step 8: Establish evaluation routines for fidelity & outcome data aligned with Tier 2