Data-Based Decision Making

VTPBIS schools are engaged in collecting data for decision-making about both fidelity of implementation and student outcomes. 

Team Initiated Problem-Solving (TIPS) is a research-based process to guide teams through high-quality decision-making to achieve better student outcomes. TIPS provides 1) a structured meeting process and 2) prompting questions to guide school teams through data-based decision-making and action planning.

For more information about Team-Initiated Problem-Solving (TIPS), please contact your VTPBIS State TA.

• Team Initiated Problem-Solving (TIPS) (ppt)
• Team Initiated Problem-Solving (TIPS) (Recorded Module)
• TIPS Worksheets:
  • Team Member Responsibilities (doc)
  • Team Meeting Foundations Checklist (doc)
  • Team Meeting Minutes Form (doc)
  • Team Meeting Minutes Form (editable Google doc)

TIPS Problem-Solving Mantra:

1. Do we have a problem? If so, what is the precise nature of our problem? (identify, define, clarify, confirm/disconfirm inferences)
2. What is our goal? How will we know we’ve met our goal? (what data will we use?)
3. Why does the problem exist, & what can we do about it? (hypothesis & solution)
4. What are the actual elements of our plan? (action plan, including logistics)
5. Is our plan being implemented with fidelity & is it working? (evaluate & revise plan)
6. What next steps are needed?

• For more information on all PBIS assessment tools and resources, see: VTPBIS Data Tools.

• To view all VTPBIS Annual Reports, see: Publications.