Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Supports in Schools

Meeting a critical need in schools, this accessible guide addresses the what, why, and how of developing and implementing effective Tier 2 social, emotional, and behavioral supports for K–12 students. Grounded in evidence-based practice, the book provides step-by-step guidance on identifying students who may benefit from Tier 2 interventions, matching interventions to individual needs, and using data to make informed decisions about adapting, fading, or intensifying supports. It reviews exemplary interventions targeting conduct problems, self-regulation, social and emotional difficulties, and co-occurring academic and social–emotional–behavioral needs. The book also explains the role of Tier 2 supports within a schoolwide PBIS framework and highlights strategies for ensuring strong implementation fidelity. Designed for practical use, it includes reproducible forms and checklists to support real-world application in schools.

Key Features:

• Step-by-step guidance for identifying students who need Tier 2 support
• Evidence-based strategies for matching interventions to student needs
• Coverage of conduct, self-regulation, social, emotional, and co-occurring academic needs
• Data-based decision-making framework for adapting or intensifying interventions
• Clear explanation of Tier 2 within a schoolwide PBIS system
• Emphasis on implementation fidelity and sustainability
• Includes 23 reproducible, downloadable forms and checklists
• Part of The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series