Reengineering Tier 2 Interventions for Responsive Decision Making: An Adaptive Intervention Process. Issue 2 (2nd April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Majeika, Caitlyn E.; Bruhn, Allison L.; Sterrett, Brittany I.; McDaniel, Sara
• Is Part Of: Journal of applied school psychology. Volume 36:Issue 2(2020)
• Page Start: 111
• Page End: 132
• Publication Date: 2020-04-02
• Subjects: Adaptations -- behavior interventions -- Tier 2; Educational psychology -- Periodicals; Education, Special -- Periodicals; 370.15
• DOI: 10.1080/15377903.2020.1714855
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1537-7903

Abstract

Abstract: Tier 2 social behavioral interventions are designed to support up to 15% of the school population; as such, they must be efficient and effective. The purpose of this article is to propose an adaptive, responsive approach to the implementation of social behavioral Tier 2 interventions, considering both core components and malleable features to increase the likelihood of improved student outcomes. We describe horizontal adaptations, which are based on student characteristics and contextual factors, as well as vertical adaptations, which are based on data indicating a student's response (or nonresponse) to intervention. These adaptations are discussed within the context of previous research on three commonly implemented Tier 2 interventions: check- in/check-out, self-management strategies, and social skills training.