A Multi-Tiered Prevention System

1. A Multi-Tiered Prevention System Cindy Edwards, Administrative Supervisor Response to Intervention, Dyslexia/504 August 2, 2011

2. What is RtI? A multi-level prevention system, which integrates assessment and intervention to maximize student achievementand to reduce behavioralproblems

3. Why early intervention? National Reading Panel

4. Benefits • RtI is Synonymous to “Improving Student Achievement” • Eliminates the “wait to fail” model • Provides instructionally relevant data • Allows us to intervene early to meet the needs of struggling learners • Maps specific instructional strategies found to benefit a particular student (Tiered Academic Plan) • Allows students to be successful!

5. Intervention vs. Remediation • Remediation: Effective reteaching of material not previously mastered when it was originally taught. • Supplemental instruction on content students should have mastered but have not • Intervention: Targets specific skills deficits that causes a student to fall behind in grade level material • Students’ difficulties or strengths are in early stages • Intervention ideally addresses weaknesses or strengths before they become a problem for the student

6. Key Components of RtI • Assessment • Universal Screeners (3 times per year, all students) • Progress Monitoring (usually students in Tier II and III interventions) • Support Student Problem Solving Team (campus based decision) • Support PLC’s through ongoing professional development • Site-based consultation (RtI Department)

7. Universal Screener and Progress Monitoring tools for RtI Initiative Schools TEMI- Texas Early Mathematics Inventory http://3tiermathmodel.org/ User Name: Texas Teacher Password: mathematics Kinder-Second grade math universal screener, progress monitoring and interventions We have created a TOT model in AISD to support our 8 elementary schools

8. Universal Screener and Progress Monitoring tools for RtI Initiative Schools TPRI and Tejas Lea universal screener TPRI and Tejas Lea progress monitoring instruments http://www.brookespublishing.com/store/books/tpri/monitoring.htm TPRI intervention guide http://www.tpri.org/resources/IAG.html AIMSweb for reading and mathematics grades 3-8 http://www.aimsweb.com/

9. Multi-Tier System of Interventions What does it look like on your campus? Intensive Interventions – 3-5% 3 Strategic Interventions –15-20% 2 Core Instruction– 80% 1

10. AISD-Multi-Tiered Prevention System • Tier 1- High Quality Core Instruction with differentiation, whole group, small groups and cooperative learning groups • Evidenced based-standards based inclusive of ELPS and CCRS • Curriculum Road Maps and Street Views

11. Tier II • Small group -strategic, focused intervention in addition to Tier I instruction Which example is a strong Tier II setting? While students are engaged in meaningful activity within Tier I, the teacher works with a small group of learners with a similar skill deficit. Intervention focuses specifically on building that skill deficit. Or While students are engaged in meaningful activity within Tier I, the teacher monitors a small group of students as they partner read.

12. Tier III • Small homogeneous group intervention providing intensive, targeted instruction in addition to core instruction Which is an example of a strong Tier III setting? Whole class instruction with TA providing additional support daily to a few students in a small group Or A separate class setting with a specialist providing intensive targeted instruction to a small group of students four to five days a week

13. What is the difference between Tier II and Tier III Interventions? • Tier II : Small homogenous group (3-5 students), systematic instruction, focused on skill deficit, 15 -20 minutes between 3-5 days a week, typically delivered by the core classroom teacher Progress monitor and data collection on focused skill deficit every two weeks

14. Tier III Small homogeneous group (1-3 students),intensive/systematic-focused instruction, 60 to 90 minutes, 4 to 5 days a week Progress monitor and data collection on focused skill area weekly

15. Suggested School Wide Decision Making • 80 percent decision rule: If less than 80 percent of all students are meeting benchmarks, review of core curriculum may be needed. (Tier 1) • 25th Percent Decision Rule:  Students below the 25th percentile in academic skills are placed in small group instruction. (Tier 2) • Change Small Group or Individual Instruction Rule: When progress monitoring data are below the aim line three consecutive days or when six or more data points produce a flat or decreasing trend line, the problem solving team should adjust or make a decision to intensify the intervention. • Individualized Instruction Rule: Individual instruction begins when a student fails to progress after two cycles Tier 2 interventions. (Tier 3) Johnson, E., Mellard, D.F., Fuchs, D., & McKnight, M.A. (2006, August).  Responsiveness to Intervention (RtI):  How to do it (NRCLD).

16. Exceptions to the Rules… • Dyslexia Identification • Parent request for evaluation to rule out a learning disability • Other (situational challenges)

17. Tiered Academic Plan Austin Independent School District Tiered Academic Plan

18. Next Steps • Continue to develop strong Professional Learning Communities that support teacher and student growth. Use the Tiered Academic Plan as a resource that aligns resources to professional development. • Continue to support student problem solving teams, using the Tiered Academic Plan as a resource and guidance document

19. RtI Initiative Schools 2011-2012 Baldwin Williams Menchaca Davis Boone Brentwood Maplewood Pease All middle schools

20. On 1 index card, please write: RtI is good because __ __________________ . On the back, please write: My concern/question is __________________ . Questions/Answer Please also include your name and campus.

21. Evaluation Survey • Please take time to complete the Evaluation Survey. • Go to the Educator Quality page on the AISD website. • Click on “2011 Administrators Institute” on the left hand side. • Click on the survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XHCNLQC Your feedback is very important and will be used to guide our future work.