Data-Based Individualization (DBI)

Data-Based Individualization (DBI) is a systematic method for using data to determine when and how to provide more intensive intervention. Throughout the DBI process, we use progress-monitoring data to evaluate a student’s response to intervention, moving to the next component as needed.

Building capacity and improving student outcome with DBI: Wyoming’s implementation story

This video shares Wyoming’s journey in building the capacity of educators to implement Data-Based Individualization (DBI) to improve academic and behavior outcomes for students with disabilities as part of their State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP). The video was developed by the National Center on Intensive Intervention (NCII) in partnership with the Wyoming Department of Education and staff and students from Laramie County School District #1. Learn more!

What is DBI?

Introduction to Data-Based Individualization
Considerations for DBI Implementation
DBI Framework– A framework for intensive intervention prepared by National Center on Intensive Intervention
Online Module: Introduction to Intensive Intervention

Get Started with DBI!

DBI Online Interactive Training Module from the National Center on Intensive Intervention (NCII)
NCII Tool Chart Resources

Resources & Tools

Academic Progress Monitoring tool chart – National Center on Intensive Intervention at American Institutes for Research. This tool chart presents information about academic progress monitoring tools.
Breaking Down the DBI Process
DBI Implementation Checklist – The purpose of this checklist is to determine the extent to which school personnel are implementing the essential components of school-level implementation of data-based individualization for students who need intensive intervention.
DBI Weekly Implementation Log – (Updated February 2023) Tool to support data collection of the students’ current intervention. To be used daily and weekly.
Data Team Tools
Intensification Strategy Checklist
Literacy Strategies (lesson plans and diagnostic assessments)
Secondary Literacy Strategies
Student Progress Monitoring Tool for Data Collection and Graphic
Taxonomy of Intervention Intensity
Why Administrators Should Support Data-Based Individualization (DBI)

DBI Trainings & Events

Wyoming Trainings and Events

Data-Based Individualization Canvas Modules

DBI modules are currently being developed and will be available soon for inclusion in your district’s Canvas Learning Management System. The modules are designed to inform and instruct administrators and practitioners. They may be used as front loading material prior to formal in-person training or as a refresher course for those already implementing DBI. With adequate coaching support, the modules may also be used as standalone training. The modules are comprehensive and cover the entire DBI process to include data-based decision making and the team decision making process.

National Trainings and Events

National Center on Intensive Intervention DBI Training Series

This series of training modules developed by the National Center on Intensive Intervention (NCII) is aimed at district or school teams involved in initial planning or implementation of data-based individualization (DBI) as a framework for providing intensive intervention in academics and behavior. The modules listed below provide an overview of the DBI process and more in-depth exploration of the various components of DBI. Each module is intended as a component of comprehensive professional development that includes supplemental coaching and ongoing support. The modules should be delivered by a trained, knowledgeable professional. Presentation slides or videos, handouts, and a coaching guide with suggested coaching activities are provided.