What Is Tier 1 Instruction and Why Does It Matter?

Tier 1 instruction is one of the most commonly searched education topics — and one of the most misunderstood. So let’s break it down GYTO-style.

Tier 1 instruction is core instruction — the daily teaching that every student receives. It isn’t an intervention. It isn’t remedial. It’s the heartbeat of learning.

At Get Your Teach On, our mission is to help teachers strengthen Tier 1 with:

• Clear learning targets

• Daily student accountability

• High-engagement routines

• Strong pacing and teacher proximity

• Real-time checks for understanding

When Tier 1 instruction is strong, everything else becomes easier: behavior, small groups, differentiation, and student success. That’s why Tier 1 is at the center of every GYTO session, conference, and in-district training.

If you want to improve student outcomes, start at Tier 1.
And GYTO is here to help you every step of the way.