RtI and Title I in Wisconsin

1. Title I and School Support Team Wisconsin Department of Public instruction RtI and Title Iin Wisconsin

2. RtI and Title I in Wisconsin Objectives: Provide an overview of Wisconsin�s definition and vision of RtI Look at how RtI can be supported in a schoolwide and targeted Title I programming Give examples of RtI and Title I funding scenarios Look at RtI programming in a Targeted Assistance Title I program

3. RtI in Wisconsin Defined: RtI is a process for achieving higher levels of academic and behavioral success for all students through: High quality instructional practice Continuous review of student progress (using multiple measures) Collaboration The above information is from: http://www.dpi.wi.gov/rti/ The above information is from: http://www.dpi.wi.gov/rti/

4. Wisconsin�s RtI Vision Successful implementation of this framework in Wisconsin is based upon the following seven principles: RtI is for ALL children and ALL educators. RtI must support and provide value to effective practices. Success for RtI lies within the classroom through collaboration. RtI applies to both academics and behavior. The above information is from: http://www.dpi.wi.gov/rti/ The above information is from: http://www.dpi.wi.gov/rti/

5. Wisconsin�s RtI Vision (cont.) RtI supports and provides value to the use of multiple assessments to inform instructional practices. RtI is something you do and not necessarily something you buy. RtI emerges from and supports research and evidence based practice. You can find this information here: http://dpi.wi.gov/rti/index.html The above information is from: http://www.dpi.wi.gov/rti/ The above information is from: http://www.dpi.wi.gov/rti/

6. Funding Considerations: Targeted vs. Schoolwide Title I has funding rules that determine what is an allowable Title I expense. The main determinant of what is allowable depends on the Title I program model in the school: Targeted Assistance VS. Schoolwide As a result: one cannot determine if something is an allowable Title I program or expense without knowing the larger context in which the program is taking place. The following power point attempts to address some of the more general questions regarding the coordination and integration of a school�s and district�s RtI and Title I programs. Further inquiry about the allow ability of activities in your school and district should be discussed with your DPI Title I Consultant OR your CESA Title I Network Coordinator. As a result: one cannot determine if something is an allowable Title I program or expense without knowing the larger context in which the program is taking place. The following power point attempts to address some of the more general questions regarding the coordination and integration of a school�s and district�s RtI and Title I programs. Further inquiry about the allow ability of activities in your school and district should be discussed with your DPI Title I Consultant OR your CESA Title I Network Coordinator.

7. Funding Considerations: Targeted vs. Schoolwide Title I Schoolwide Title I funds can be used to support any aspect of RtI in a schoolwide program as long as: The activities are aligned with the schoolwide needs assessment and the schoolwide plan. The plan�s effectiveness is reviewed annually; AND The District ensures they are not supplanting state and local funds with federal Title I funding. IDEA Part B funds may be used within Title I schoolwide schools to support any part of schoolwide plan

8. Funding Considerations: Targeted vs. Schoolwide Title I Schoolwide For example: A district could fund any level of intervention of a multi-level RtI system with their Title I schoolwide funds. This could include assessments and/or interventions for any student.

9. Funding Considerations: Targeted vs. Schoolwide Title I Targeted Assistance In a Title I targeted assistance school, Title I funds may only be used to fund services to Title I eligible students identified as having the greatest need for special assistance. Title I funds may not be utilized to fund PBIS in a Title I targeted assistance school.

10. Funding Considerations: Targeted vs. Schoolwide Title I Targeted Assistance For example: If all schools of a certain grade range in the district are targeted assistance, a district could choose to fund a certain level of intervention with their Title I dollars if deemed necessary through the needs assessment. This would require the school to have clear entrance and exit requirements for a targeted student population as well as notification of parents when intervention services begin.

11. Supplement Not Supplant As a review: Title I has a supplement not supplant requirement that affects the use of funds to implement RtI. In general, the supplement not supplant requirement is intended to ensure that services provided with Federal funds are in addition to, and do not replace or supplant, services that students would otherwise receive.