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The Classroom Behavior Support (CBS) Project represents a randomized controlled trial that evaluated the impact of two teacher consultation packages (standard and enhanced) on growth in teacher classroom management practices and student outcomes. The project was conducted across diverse elementary school settings (urban, rural, suburban) between 2020 and 2024.

Teachers in each consultation condition received up to 10 consultation sessions focused on supporting their use of effective Tier 1/universal classroom management practices and effective Tier 2/targeted interventions (i.e., a daily report card) with students with ADHD. Classrooms were observed weekly throughout the duration of the project. All teachers had access to the  to facilitate implementation.

• In the Standard Consultation condition: consultants used a 5-step behavioral problem-solving approach, with observation and brief, data-driven performance feedback.
• In the Enhanced Multi-component condition, consultants used a problem-solving approach and integrated motivational interviewing (MI), cognitive-behavioral techniques (CBT), and specific components designed to help teachers overcome common barriers to implementation (i.e., limitations in knowledge, skills, beliefs, and stress).  Sessions were collaborative and personalized, with SMART goal setting and reflective tools.

Findings from the main study aims are forthcoming.

The project was funded by the Institute of Education Science. We are grateful for the principals, teachers, families, and students who participated in the project. 

CBS Resources

Educators can find resources related to this project on our resources page.

CBS Publications

Owens, J. S., Vitucci, D., Evans, S. W., & Sibley, M. (2025). Motivational Interviewing in Teacher Consultation: Evaluating Consultant Fidelity, Differentiation, and Relationship to Alliance. Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation.