Is your PBIS Tier 2 system supporting students—or overwhelming your staff? In this episode of The Principal’s Handbook, Barb Flowers shares why Tier 2 behavior systems are often the trickiest to implement and exactly how her team transformed theirs from a paperwork-heavy burden into a simple, sustainable support system for students and teachers.

You’ll learn:

• Why Tier 2 matters and the common mistakes schools make
• The exact steps Barb’s team took—from team formation to intervention delivery
• The mindset shifts that helped staff embrace Tier 2 as support, not judgment
• How to start small, stay consistent, and avoid overwhelm

Listen to Episode 105: Why Tier 1 Behavior Systems Are a Game Changer (And What to Do If You Don’t Have One)

If you're building your Tier 2 system (or need to fix a broken one), this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and practical next steps.

Grab the PBIS Tier 2 Toolkit mentioned in the episode.
Get my course, The Tier 1 Behavior Blueprint.
Follow Barb on TikTok @the8to4principal for more leadership tips.

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