Multi-Tiered System of supports
Katina Austin, Ed.D.
Niza Crispin-Hernandez
MUHSD "Impact" Podcast - Department Highlight
In the latest episode of "Impact", we are joined by MUHSD Director Torrin Johnson and the CEO of Restorative Justice League Andre Griggs to talk about the district’s efforts to find alternative discipline strategies that improve campus culture and keep students in school.
- Pre-SST Teacher Interventions
- MTSS
- UDA/DRC
- Involuntary Transfer
- Community Responsive Pedagogy
- Ripple Effects
- Suite 360
Pre-SST Teacher Interventions
PBIS (positive behavior interventions and supports) is an architecture for addressing behavior through the prevention-oriented structuring of research-based interventions and supports in a hierarchical and progressive manner for the purpose of improved behavioral and academic outcomes.
PRIM improves the teacher's ability to individualize instruction for students in the classroom. PRIM was developed by regular and special education teachers.
PBIS Interventions
-Anxiety
-Confrontational / Defensive
-Defiant
-Disorganized
-Disrespectful
-Disruptive Behavior
-Frustration
-Hyperactivity
-Impulsive
-Inappropriate Language
-Lack of Participation
-Lack of Productivity
-Negative Attitude
-Off-Task Disruptive
-Off Task, Non Disruptive
-Out of Seat
-Tardiness
-Unable to Work Independently
-Unfocused / Inattentive
-Unmotivated
PRIM Interventions
-Disorganized
-Does not stay in assigned areas for specified time
-Has difficulty concentrating
-Perseverates - does the same thing over and over
-Does not listen to or follow verbal directions
-Requires eye contact in order to listen successfully
-Does not listen to what other students are saying
-Has a limited speaking vocabulary
-Does not complete statements or express complete thoughts when speaking
-Does not comprehend what he/she reads
-Fails to finish assignments because of reading difficulties
-Understands what is read to him/her but not what he/she reads silently
-Fails to correctly organize writing activities
-Fails to use spelling rules
-Has difficulty solving math word problems
-Fails to follow necessary steps in math problems
-Does not perform or complete classroom assignments during class time
-Fails to complete homework assignments and return them to school
-Fails to perform tasks or assignments independently
-Does not prepare for assigned activities or daily routines
-Does not remain on-task for the required length of time
-Does not perform academically at his/her ability level
-Does not complete assignments after receiving directions, instructions, etc.
-Not Concerned About Performance
