Build a Foundation for a Thriving School System with the Tier Zero Framework
Thriving Students is the only PD platform built on the Tier Zero Framework—a research-informed approach to strengthening staff wellbeing & capacity so your school can successfully implement MTSS at every level.
WHAT IS TIER ZERO?
Supporting school staff, so they can support students.
The Tier Zero Framework is our proprietary model for organizational wellbeing that supports educators before student-facing interventions begin. Rather than adding extra work, Tier Zero is “baked in, not bolted on.”
It strengthens your staff’s bandwidth, burnout resilience, and skill set—so your MTSS initiatives can thrive from Tier 1 through Tier 3.
The Tier Zero Framework helps you protect your school culture, retain your people, and make your MTSS systems work—without overwhelming your staff.
HOW IT WORKS
Meeting School Staff Where They Are
We integrate Tier Zero supports into every aspect of our platform—customized learning plans, differentiated PD, mental health tools, and time-saving resources like LilyAssist™ — to meet staff where they are.
These aren’t additional modules—they’re embedded into the daily flow of educator life.
- Differentiated PD Pathways
- Burnout Prevention Baked-In
- Role-Specific Tools
- Data-driven Onboarding Process
“I’m so grateful to have come across your platform. It is equipping me with such a wealth of understanding in dealing with the students in my life! I initially thought of the 5-to-Thrive videos as just extra resources, but I’ve found them to be absolute treasures and essential learning.”
— Alicia K., Teacher, Australia
“Thriving Students has helped me immensely. I was on the serious burnout track after 20 years of being a school psych. After taking the Thriving School Psychologist Course I feel better prepared to take on what was once overwhelming. It’s not a selfish act—it’s what helps me keep giving.”
— Kathleen T., School Psychologist
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A Systemic Approach for School & District Success
At the district level, we implement Tier Zero through a streamlined onboarding process that builds internal capacity, not just individual skills.
We build a custom plan to align our support with your existing MTSS and professional learning infrastructure—no need to reinvent the wheel.