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Developing a Tier 2 Infrastructure. Evelyn Johnson, Ed.D. Lee Pesky Center. r t i. Agenda. RTI in Context What is Tier 2? Systems, Data, Practices Planning for Tier 2. r t i. Scenario #1.
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Developing a Tier 2 Infrastructure Evelyn Johnson, Ed.D. Lee Pesky Center r t i
Agenda • RTI in Context • What is Tier 2? • Systems, Data, Practices • Planning for Tier 2 r t i
Scenario #1 Your good friend calls in tears. Her daughter Katie is struggling with reading and the school wants to refer her to special education for testing. Katie is in fourth grade. Mom says Katie’s third grade teacher said she was doing fine. She is angry at the school and wants your advice. If you could investigate the situation, what would you want to know? r t i
Scenario #2 You are a principal. Your school has made impressive gains in student outcomes over the last three years despite the fact that this school has a very challenging student population. You move to another district that has very poor student outcomes. What questions would you have for your new staff? r t i
Scenario #3 You suspect one of your students may have a learning disability and you are about to refer this student for testing. You are certain that you and your colleagues have done everything to ensure you have a strong case for this referral. What have you done? r t i
Components of an RTI Framework Let’s categorize the questions and responses you have from the last three scenarios. r t i
What is RTI? Response to intervention (RTI) integrates assessment and intervention within a multi‑level prevention system to maximize student achievement and reduce behavioral problems. r t i
r t i Genesis of RTI – Public Health Model
r t i What is the purpose of Tier 2? Test preparation? Remediation? Other?
Tier 2 Structure r t i
Supporting Social Competence & Academic Achievement OUTCOMES DATA Supporting Staff Behavior Supporting Decision Making PRACTICES SYSTEMS Supporting Student Behavior
Five Key Areas for Systems • Personnel • Data • Procedures • Resources • Communication r t i
Challenges and Solutions r t i
Six Word Wrap-Up Thank you for your time today! r t i