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Tier 2 & 3 Behavior Chart

Open Parachute's chart for monitoring behavior

This Behavior Chart was designed to provide lesson sequences that address the root of complex student behaviors and can be used in small groups (Tier 2) or in one-on-one settings (Tier 3). Linked to the chart are sequenced Open Parachute lessons that target each specific issue, organized by grade band (K-3; 4-6). We can also create tailored versions of these lesson sequences to fit the needs of your school/district. Please reach out if you are interested in exploring this option!


How to Use the Behavior Chart

In the Behavior Chart, you will find steps that help you and your team make decisions about the most effective interventions to help your students. These steps are:

Step 1: Find the observed student behavior in the chart.

Step 2: Implement the set of lessons within the topic associated with that observed behavior.

Step 3: If student behavior persists, run the set of lessons within the next topic in the flow chart.

Step 4: Keep going along the flow chart by running each set of lessons until the student’s challenges are resolved, even if it means circling back through the topics they have already completed.

This is designed to make it easy for your school to address complex issues in students in a consistent & effective manner.


Groups & Observed Behaviors

Group 1: Connection & Belonging


Observed Student Behaviors:

  • Task avoidance/refusal

  • Classroom disruption

  • Attendance/school avoidance

  • Executive functioning deficits

  • Difficulty functioning at school

  • Sitting out of activities (e.g. group activities, recess, etc.)

Group 2: Emotional Regulation


Observed Student Behaviors:

  • Emotional dysregulation

  • Frustration intolerance

  • Anxiety/attachment concerns

  • Withdrawal/isolation

  • Depression/low motivation

  • Low self-esteem

  • Trauma/stress responses

  • Self-harm concerns

  • Difficulty controlling emotions/behavior

Group 3: Making Friends


Observed Student Behaviors:

  • Social skills deficits

  • Communication difficulties

  • Sensory dysregulation

Group 4: Peer Challenges


Observed Student Behaviors:

  • Physical aggression

  • Verbal aggression/threats

  • Property destruction

  • Bullying/relational aggression

  • Peer conflict

  • Theft/conduct violations

  • Teasing

Group 5: Making Positive Choices


Observed Student Behaviors:

  • Defiance

  • Disrespect

  • Attention-seeking behaviors

  • Impulsivity/hyperactivity

  • Leaving supervised areas

  • Difficulty with transitions

  • Rigidity/perfectionism

  • Adult dependence

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