Team Composition: Tier 1 team includes a Tier 1 systems coordinator, a school administrator, a family member, and individuals able to provide (a) applied behavioral expertise, (b) coaching expertise, (c) knowledge of student academic and behavior patterns, (d) knowledge about the operations of the school across grade levels and programs, and for high schools, (e) student representation.

Team Operating Procedures: Tier 1 team meets at least monthly and (a) has a regular monthly formal/agenda, (b) minutes, (c) defined meeting roles, (d) a current action plan.