Supplemental Tier Definition

Needs are greater than what can be provided at the universal tier

Individualized support needs are short term

Available as needed for a specific issue or situation

Who Receives and Who Provides?

Who Receives?

• AEA and LEA staff - both special ed and general ed teachers
• Families

Who Provides?

AEA staff, as defined by the AEA

LEA staff - at a minimum:

• Administrators
• Special ed and general ed teachers
• Counselors
• Others as defined by LEA
• Community partners

Role of FEP Coordinators

• Consultation
• Resource linkages
• Provide small group and individualized supports
• Connect families and/or educators with resources
• Provide feedback to inform AEA planning team of patterns of supplemental supports needed by families
• Build capacity of AEA and LEA staff

Examples include, but are not limited to:

• Professional learning
• Coaching
• Support AEA and LEA staff implementation

What FEP Provides

• Organized activities and learning opportunities targeted to a very specific content area or group
• Professional learning, coaching, etc., as needed
• Additional support for an individual family and/or educator to participate in universal tier activities (e.g. - extra outreach, eliminating barriers to attending events, etc.)
• Detailed information related to very specific situations

Tools, Supports & Strategies

• Problem-solving
• Facilitated conversation
• Follow-up and support
• Workshops, seminars, etc.
• Referrals
• Print materials
• Electronic media
• Repository of statewide materials

Examples of Supplemental Tier Activities

• Transition Fair
• RESPECT training
• Content-specific speakers/trainings (behavior, emotional/behavioral issues)
• Group coaching
• Professional development offerings