Primary-Tier Interventions and Supports

Abstract

This chapter describes the implementation process and the practice components of the primary tier of PBS that are applied within any school. The core elements of SW-PBS serve as the "blueprint" for the primary tier of the implementation process (Sugai et al., 2005). These elements are designed for organizing structures and supports for the adults (i.e., practitioners, educators, school psychologists, administrators, etc.) to implement the primary tier with fidelity, consistency, and sustainability and to successfully expand SW-PBS throughout the three-tier continuum. The elements include (a) development of a leadership team, (b) coordination of efforts, (c) funding issues and opportunities, (d) visibility and public relations, (e) political support, (f) training capacity, (g) coaching capacity, (h) demonstration sites, and (i) evaluation. Following a discussion of this implementation process, the chapter focuses on the primary-tier practice components. The chapter concludes with future directions for SW-PBS and how to proceed with new initiatives and policies, including the integration of response to intervention (RTI). (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved). (chapter)