Tier I Interventions for Unfocused/Inattentive
- Before you start, a few important points:
*Try multiple interventions
*Each intervention must be tried for at least 2 weeks
*Collect and track specific data on each intervention tried and the effect of each intervention over the time it was implemented
*After at least 6 weeks, you may consider moving to tier 2 interventions. You must submit your tier 1 data to and speak with your building administrator before moving to tier 2 as well.
Tier I interventions for Unfocused/Inattentive:
*Click on interventions for additional information, forms, and resources - Break down assignment
- Break down directions
- Break, moving position in class
- Call on student frequently
- Card Flip
- Engage student
- Explain assignment
- Have student repeat directions back
- Move to a new location in the classroom
- Natural consequences
- Non verbal cues
- Pause before giving a direction
- Praise when good attitude and involvement occur
- Praise when on task
- Proximity to students
- Redirection
- Stand while working
- Talk to parent
- Teach conflict resolution skills
- Teach coping skills
- Teach relationship skills
- Teach relaxation techniques
- Teach social skills
- Touch base with student
- Touch student on shoulder
- Turn desk around
- Use seating disk
- Use timer
- Velcro on the desk