Pyramid Model Tiers
Tier 1 & 2 Supports
Pyramid in Action
100

What tier includes universal supports for all children?

What is Tier 1?

100

Name one strategy used in Tier 1 to build positive relationships.

What is greeting children warmly or building trusting relationships?

100

What type of support is used to help children know what to do during transitions?

What are visual schedules?

200

This tier focuses on targeted supports for some children who need extra help.

What is Tier 2?

200

A consistent routine or schedule helps with this part of Tier 1 supports.

What is creating predictable environments?

200

One teacher in the video says she greets each child at the door. What CLASS domain does this support?

What is Emotional Support?

300

The most intensive, individualized interventions are part of which tier?

 What is Tier 3?

300

Tier 2 supports are typically provided in what kind of groups?

What are small groups?

300

A teacher in the video uses a calm voice and eye contact when redirecting behavior. What Pyramid practice and CLASS dimension does this show?

What is positive behavior support and Emotional Support?

400

True or False: Tier 1 supports only a few children who have challenging behaviors.
 

What is False?

400

Tier 2 supports are for children who need individualized, one-on-one help.

What is False?

400

One strategy shown involves helping children solve problems using puppets. What CLASS and Pyramid practices are aligned here?

What are Instructional Support and teaching social-emotional skills?