ISSP Project 2008-2009

1. CADRE MEMBERS Shelly Weatherford, School Psychologist, ISSP Project Coordinator Judith Self, Director of Special Education Kim Harrison, Elementary Supervisor of Instruction Mona Shoulta, Speech Language Pathologist, Wingo Elementary Kim Seavers, Kindergarten NBCT, Fancy Farm Elementary Selise Ridolfi, Special Education Teacher Consultant Alecia Ladd, 4th Grade NBCT, Central Elementary Donna Galloway, 3rd Grade Teacher, Farmington Elementary ISSP Project 2008-2009

2. Objective I Analyze current RTI practices used throughout the district Tasks/Activities • Determine screening tools used in all schools • Determine how data is collected • Determine how often data is collected • Determine what schools do with the data

3. Findings Across the District • Variety of universal screeners used • Variety of data collection templates/charts • Data collection frequency consistent • Use of data consistent---to drive instruction

4. Objective II Share ISSP information throughout the district Tasks/Activities Present information via: • District Leadership Team meeting • School PLC’s • Grade Level PLC’s • Content area specific teams • Staff meetings • TAT Committee members • Professional Development

5. Objective III Establish Universal Screener to be used by all elementary schools grades K-3rd Tasks/Activities • Analyze Universal Screeners/CBM on the market • Determine a budget for purchase of materials • Complete an ISSP Proposal Purchase form • Present recommendations to District Leadership Team

6. Objective IV Implement District Wide 3 Tier KSI Model Tasks/Activities • Update TAT Manual procedures/forms/templates • Train staff on roles, responsibilities, & data collection procedures

7. HURDLES • Consensus on district wide universal screener for reading, math, & writing • Developing district wide TIER of interventions • Establishing building KSI coordinators/interventionist @ each school • Collecting/Analyzing data • Revising TAT Manual • Staff training • Support & commitment from all schools to: • Use recommended universal screener • Scheduling time for interventions • Budget funds to sustain project

8. SOLUTIONS • AIMSweb district wide universal screener • District wide TIER of interventions developed through Leadership Team • Appointing/hiring staff as building KSI coordinators @ each school • Developed district wide CBM probes/assessments • Revised TAT manual • Staff training/Professional Development scheduled for July 2009 (Elementary/Middle & High School)

9. CHALLENGES • Variety of researched based intervention strategies for math & writing • Scheduling time for Tier 2 & 3 interventions to be effective • Time, Time, Time

10. Critical Pieces in Developing a Tiered Intervention Program District Perspective • Belief all kids can learn • Wanting to do what’s best for all students • Researching what’s working in other districts/states • Providing funding/opportunity/training

11. Critical Pieces in Developing a Tiered Intervention Program School Perspective • Includes Districts perspectives • Data collection, analysis, & next steps • Scheduling time for interventions • Adequate/qualified staffing • Teacher training/Professional Development

12. Critical Pieces in Developing a Tiered Intervention Program Classroom Perspective • Includes District & Schools perspective • Training in use of tiered program, resources, & data analysis • Congruent teaching strategies for different learning styles • Research based interventions for all content areas • Provided with materials/resources • Adequate time to effectively implement interventions

13. ISSP Program Sustainability

14. ISSP Program Sustainability