3. Jane is in the eighth grade at the local middle school. Her records indicate that she had made reasonable academic progress in all of her classes during the seventh grade, however we are now three weeks into the new school year and her science teacher indicates that he has written Jane up on numerous occasions for inappropriate behavior (Nothing major…simply repeated chattiness and tardiness in class). Mr. Tolson indicates that he believes that all eighth graders need to be independently responsible for their behavior given they will be going to high school the following year..but in all honesty he is not sure if Jane is unclear of the expectations or is simply choosing not to comply. Jane’s behaviors, while unsettling, do not appear to be unique. Mr. Tolsen has the highest level of office referrals and teachers have commented on the noise level in the classroom.

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3. Jane is in the eighth grade at the local middle school.  Her records indicate that she had made reasonable academic progress in all of her classes during the seventh grade, however we are now three weeks into the new school year and her science teacher indicates that he has written Jane up on numerous occasions for inappropriate behavior (Nothing major…simply repeated chattiness and tardiness in class).  Mr. Tolson indicates that he believes that all eighth graders need to be independently responsible for their behavior given they will be going to high school the following year..but in all honesty he is not sure if Jane is unclear of the expectations or is simply choosing not to comply.  Jane’s behaviors, while unsettling, do not appear to be unique.  Mr. Tolsen has the highest level of office referrals and teachers have commented on the noise level in the classroom.
what tier is the best option?
Tier One
Tier Two
Tier Three

GPT-4o mini · Answer

Based on the information provided, the best option for addressing Jane's behavior is Tier Two.

Here’s the reasoning:

Tier One supports all students with general classroom management strategies and behavioral expectations. Since there seems to be a specific issue with chatter and tardiness affecting multiple students, it is likely that Tier One strategies alone are not sufficient.
Tier Two interventions are designed for students who are exhibiting some behavioral concerns that can be supported with small group instruction or targeted interventions. Since Mr. Tolson has noticed the pattern of behavior not only in Jane but also in other students, implementing targeted strategies for groups of students might help address issues such as clarifying expectations, teaching appropriate behaviors, and providing additional support in a more focused manner.
Tier Three is typically reserved for students with significant behavioral concerns who need individualized interventions. Jane's situation, while needing attention, does not appear to reach that level of severity or individualization at this point based on the provided context.

In conclusion, Tier Two would be the most appropriate option as it allows for targeted support and intervention for Jane and potentially other students displaying similar behaviors.