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