Managing Classroom Behaviors Using an RTI/MTSS Framework

This guide, RTI & Classroom Behaviors, provides resources which will help classroom teachers to expand their skills in working with behaviorally challenging and unmotivated students. Using the effective problem-solving Response to Intervention (RTI) model, the guide provides teachers with:

  • A concise analysis of key reasons that students misbehave.
  • Effective core behavior management strategies for the classroom.
  • Communication tools that can increase student compliance and de-escalate problem behaviors.
  • Proactive accommodations and modifications to the instructional setting that can help prevent emotional outbursts and confrontations.
  • Ideas to empower students to monitor and manage their own behaviors.

The guide is appropriate for both new and experienced teachers. All strategies presented are evidence-based and designed to teach and promote positive student behaviors.