The Cub Guide Blog

    Notes from the front of the classroom

    Short, useful writing on MTSS, PBIS, behavior tracking, and the day-to-day work of K–12 support teams.

    Champion StoriesMTSSBehavior Tracking

    “We Felt Connected”: How Sioux Central’s Behavior Team Traded Meetings for Real-Time Data

    A rural Iowa district swapped siloed referrals and Monday-only meetings for one shared, real-time view of every student’s week.

    August 13, 2026 · 6 min read
    MTSSTier 2DBRCInterventions

    MTSS Tier 2 Behavior Interventions: A How-To Guide for Teachers and SAT Teams

    How to run Tier 2 behavior interventions with Daily Behavior Report Cards, from entry criteria to progress monitoring and exit, without drowning your SAT team in paperwork.

    July 29, 2026 · 9 min read
    Back to SchoolClassroom CultureStudent Support

    Back to School: Building a Classroom Where Every Student Can Thrive

    The first weeks of school set the tone for the year. Here is how to build a classroom where asking for help is normal and support is easy to find.

    July 28, 2026 · 4 min read
    BehaviorTemplatesPBIS

    Behavior Log Templates That Teachers Actually Use

    Which behavior log template to use for which situation, what to include, and when a paper log stops being enough.

    July 2, 2026 · 6 min read
    MTSSInterventions

    What Is MTSS in Education? A Practical Guide for K–12 Teams

    MTSS explained without the jargon, what Multi-Tiered System of Supports actually is, how it works day-to-day, and what your school needs to run it well.

    July 2, 2026 · 6 min read
    MTSSInterventionsPBIS

    The 3 MTSS Tiers Explained (With Real Classroom Examples)

    A plain-English breakdown of the three MTSS tiers, who owns each one, and how to move students between them without burying your team in paperwork.

    July 2, 2026 · 7 min read