Response to Instruction

1. Response to Instruction September 12, 2013

2. Review of RtI RtI is a general education instructional framework that integrates assessment and intervention within a multi-tiered prevention system to maximize student achievement and to reduce behavior problems. The primary focus of RtI is to provide early intervention in order to prevent long term academic failure. RtI is a data-driven decision-making model for meeting the needs of all students.

3. Problem Solving Team (PST) • The PST oversees RtI. • PST consists of… • Administrators • Classroom teachers • Reading specialist • Math specialist • Counselor(s) • PST is responsible for the day-t0-day decisions to ensure students receive instruction and interventions matched to their identified needs.

4. Tiers of Instruction Tier I – ALL students in the general education classroom receive tier I instruction. Differentiated instruction must be provided to meet the needs of diverse learners. Tier II – Students who participate in classroom intervention receive tier II instruction. Tier III – When tier II instruction is not effective, students will be placed in tier III instruction. This is in addition to the 30 minutes of classroom intervention. All tiers of instruction are documented in lesson plans and on class spreadsheets.

5. Tiers of Instruction Tier II Tier III 30 minutes of additional instruction in the area(s) of weakness Daily intervention time Classroom teacher provides this daily or following a 3-2/2-3 sequence if the student needs math and reading Provided for 10 weeks If progress is not being made using tier II interventions, notify Mrs. Blake Document in lesson plans with individual student names and skills addressed Save work samples For students who are not progressing when engaged in tier II interventions PST makes the decision to implement tier III interventions 30 minutes of additional instruction in the area of weakness (in addition to the regular intervention time) Students will miss class time to participate in tier III Provided for 10 weeks If progress is not being made using tier III interventions, notify Mrs. Blake Document in lesson plans with individual student names and skills addressed Save work samples

6. Interventions vs. Accommodations Interventions Accommodations Designed to improve student skills Scientific, research-based The student who struggles may become more proficient as the result of effective interventions. Do not represent scientific, research-based interventions Are not included in the interventions considered by the PST Any teacher may elect to employ accommodations when it seems appropriate for use with any student. Designed to “level the playing field” and not designed to improve student skill

7. Examples of Interventions Used in the Past Academics Work Habits/Behavior • Tier I • Invitational groups during class • Help table during lessons • Math problems available for various levels • Independent reading goals based on student reading level • Tier II • 30 minutes of daily intervention provided by classroom teacher • MAGPI • Dreambox • Peer Tutoring • Ticket to Read • Voyager • Take AR test with Reading Coach • TierIII • Pull student out of class for 30 additional minutes of small group instruction • Behavior contract • Teacher initials Husky Pad daily • Peer helper in classroom • Creating individual notebook/binder for students • Meetings with counselor • Small group with counselor (if applicable)

8. Referrals for Special Education If a student does not show progress when receiving tier III instruction, the PST may determine that a special education referral is warranted. If it is determined that a child should be tested for special education services, he/she should still participate in tier III instruction throughout the referral process. A student should be on an RtI for a minimum of 10 weeks before a special education referral is requested It is important to let Mrs. Blake know if a student is not making adequate progress before the 10 weeks is up.

9. Students MUST have an RtI plan if… Math Reading **You may choose to write an RtI plan for any students you determine need one. • Students scored at or below the following scaled scores on the Global Scholar Math Diagnostic Test: • 3rd Grade – 2075 (fall); 2167 (winter) • 4th Grade – 2242 (fall); 2309 (winter) • 5th Grade – 2352 (fall); 2414 (winter) • Student repeatedly scores a 60% or below on assessments. • Student scores a 1 or 2 on ARMT+ Math. • Student shows lack of growth or a decline on the Global Scholar Math Diagnostic Test • Student is identified as “Urgent Intervention” on the STAR Diagnostic Report (red category) • Student is reading 1-1.5 years below grade as measured by STAR. • Student repeatedly scores a 60% or below on assessments. • Student scores a 1 or 2 on ARMT+ Reading.

10. I have a student who needs an RtI plan. Now What? Fill out the RtI form for your student E-mail the plan to Mrs. Blake by Thursday, 9/19. Notify the parents by phone of the decision to implement an RtI plan with a student. This must be done before the letter is sent home by the PST. Use designated intervention time to provide Tier II interventions with fidelity. Collect weekly assessment data & record on spreadsheet. Save work samples in the blue folder that demonstrate student progress or lack thereof. Complete required updates to the RtI form by the due dates and attend RtI meetings throughout the school year. Notify Mrs. Blake if a student is not making sufficient progress.

11. RtI Meetings for 2013-2014 **Remember, if a child is not making progress, notify Mrs. Blake immediately. • Meeting Dates • Thursday, 9/12* • Thursday, 10/24 • Thursday, 12/5 • Thursday, 1/16* • Thursday, 2/27 • Thursday, 4/3 • Thursday, 5/8 *Required for all classroom teachers Thursday, 4/3 will be the last day to place a child on an RtI plan for the 2013-2014 school year. RtI plans will need to be updated with current data and e-mailed to Lauren Blake at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. If you do not feel that you need to attend an RtI meeting, you may complete the “RtI Progress Review” form in order to opt out of the meeting, but you must still update the plan in the appropriate review section and e-mail it to Lauren Blake 2 days prior to the meeting date. RtI forms can be found on my website.