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Tools for every tier of support

CBHM toolkits written by Behavioral Health Services, plus the MTSS, PBIS, intervention, and prevention resources our school psychologists rely on. Built for school teams, teachers, and administrators.

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Unplugged & Engaged: K‑12 Roadmap for Massachusetts

By Alex Freeman, CBHM/MTSS Coach for Behavioral Health Services, with the BIRCh Center (Behavioral Health Integrated Resources for Children)

A K–12 roadmap for schools and districts considering or implementing phone-free school policies. It lays out a phased approach to planning, implementation, and sustainability, with practical resources for school leaders, educators, students, and families.

It pairs proactive planning with responsive, tiered supports, and it is written to stay useful whatever final form Massachusetts state policy takes.

Written for

  • School and district leaders
  • Educators
  • Students
  • Families
Open the Roadmap (PDF) About the BIRCh Center

PDF, 65 pages, 2 MB. Last edited September 2026; may be updated as state policy evolves.

CBHM Toolkits

MTSS Tier 1 ToolkitBPS Behavioral Health Services

An overview of the essential elements of CBHM work at Tier 1 (universal supports), with recommendations for implementation. A new revision is coming soon.

MTSS Tier 2 ToolkitBPS Behavioral Health Services

The essential components of CBHM work at Tier 2 (targeted supports), with recommendations for implementation. A new revision is coming soon.

MTSS Tier 3 ToolkitBPS Behavioral Health Services

Intensive, individualized supports. Coming soon.

MTSS & PBIS

Massachusetts MTSS websiteMA Tools for Schools

Information and resources for schools implementing MTSS.

National Center on MTSSmtss4success.org

Support and resources for schools and districts implementing MTSS.

NASP: MTSS crosswalkNASP

A crosswalk demonstrating how ESSA, MTSS, and the NASP Practice Model intersect.

Kansas MTSS research baseReport

Created to assist in understanding the research base underlying the principles and practices of MTSS.

Providing mental health services within MTSSNASP

A brief article offering best practices for the provision of mental health services within a multi-tiered system of supports.

Center on PBISpbis.org

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports resources for schools and families.

PBIS Worldpbisworld.com

Guidance on implementing PBIS by MTSS tier and by behavioral concern.

SEL & Interventions

SEL can boost Common Core implementationArticle

Ways that improving students' social emotional skills may also lead to improved engagement in academic material.

NASP Helping HandoutsNASP

Helpful tips for academic and behavioral supports at both home and school.

Intervention Centralinterventioncentral.org

Specific strategies and interventions for students, organized by area of concern.

What Works ClearinghouseInstitute of Education Sciences

Reviews and presents evidence for academic and behavioral interventions.

National Center on Intensive Interventionintensiveintervention.org

Resources on intensive academic and behavioral interventions for schools and educators.

Evidence Based Intervention NetworkUniversity of Missouri

Evidence-based interventions for a range of academic and behavioral concerns.

Empirical interventions for consultantsUniversity of Central Arkansas

Empirically based academic interventions for school-based consultants and students.

Goalbook ToolkitGoalbook

Guides educators working with specialized student populations to vary levels of instructional support.

Prevention & Self-Care

Behavioral health promotion & upstream preventionReport

Recommendations for upstream prevention and promotion practice.

Care for caregiversNASP

Tips for families and educators to practice self-care.

Self-care for school psychologistsNASP

Resources for school psychologists to practice individual and systemic self-care.

MassHealth behavioral health services guideMass.gov

Practical information on home- and community-based behavioral health services for MassHealth-enrolled children and youth aged 20 and younger.

Suicide Prevention

Guidelines for administrators and crisis teamsNASP

Guidance on appropriate suicide prevention policies and practices for administrators and district crisis teams.

Tips for parents and educatorsNASP

Tips and resources on suicide prevention practices for families and educators.

Save a Friend: tips for teensNASP

Information and supports for teens who recognize signs of suicide or self-harm in their peers.

Preventing youth suicideNASP

Links to many resources on suicide prevention.

My Life Is Worth LivingVideo series

Videos for teens and families on mental health and suicide prevention.

Research Centers

Institute of Education SciencesIES

A national source for research, evaluation, and statistics to help educators, policymakers, and stakeholders improve student outcomes.

Center on Teaching & LearningUniversity of Oregon

Relevant research for educators on effective practices to improve student outcomes.

Fact Sheets for Schools

Quick references for staff

Threat assessment, functional behavior assessment and behavior intervention plans, suicide prevention, and social emotional learning, each on a single page.

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