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In order to be effective, tier 3 interventions must be matched to the unique characteristics of those learners with the most intensive needs. Brief experimental analysis (BEA) is a data-driven approach that can be used to identify potentially effective interventions in cases where a standard treatment protocol has not been effective. This chapter describes the process for using BEA to select academic interventions, summarizes the literature examining BEA across academic areas, and suggests implications for practice within a comprehensive response to intervention (RTI) framework. Finally, areas for future research are explored.