Tier 1 Data Sources: Where to Find Them and How to Use Them for Change

This webinar introduces educators and school teams to the foundational data sources available at Tier 1 within a PBIS framework. Participants will learn where to locate key data sets, how to interpret them, and how to use them to drive meaningful changes in school-wide practices. The session emphasizes practical strategies for using data to identify strengths, address challenges, and promote equitable outcomes for all students.

By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:

Identify Key Tier 1 Data Sources

Understand what qualifies as Tier 1 data (e.g., Office Discipline Referrals, School Climate Surveys, Attendance, Implementation Fidelity tools like TFI).
Locate these data sources within PBIS Apps or other school data systems.
Interpret and Analyze Tier 1 Data

Recognize patterns and trends in behavior and implementation data.
Use disaggregated data to identify disparities across student groups.
Use Data to Inform Decision-Making

Apply data insights to adjust Tier 1 practices, such as expectations, acknowledgments, and teaching strategies.
Set measurable goals and monitor progress over time.
Engage Teams in Data-Based Problem Solving

Facilitate team discussions using data to prioritize areas for improvement.
Use tools like the TFI Action Plan to guide change efforts.
Promote Equity Through Data Use

Understand how Tier 1 data can reveal inequities.
Use data to ensure all students experience a positive, predictable, and safe school environment.

PBIS practitioners, beginning implementation, educators, coaches