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RtI, RtI2 ExCEL in Cambrian

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RtI, RtI2 ExCEL in Cambrian

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    1. RtI, RtI2 & ExCEL in Cambrian How Administrators Support and Sustain Implementation

    2. Supporting & Sustaining RtI2 Choosing a Model Communications Professional Development Time & Collaboration Resources

    3. Choosing a Model CDTA: What authorizes this initiative? IDEA Regulations, 2004 CDE, Supt of Public Instruction, 2008 Our responsibility to all learners RtI moves from the discrepancy model to an early intervention model RtI2 expands the model to include accelerated learners ExCEL selected with Board support in 2007 – Excellence: A Commitment to Every Learner

    4. What Have We Learned About Selecting a Model? More collaborative process in the selection of the model yields more buy-in Many of the models required web-based software and assessment purchases for a targeted group of students – ExCEL is a model and not a program, and does not require additional purchases or tests ExCEL fits our needs as a model that reaches ALL students from intensive to accelerated

    5. ExCEL’s Components Include: Universal Screening Tiered instruction Placement based on ongoing assessments Collaborative teaming Strategic use of support staff

    6. Tiered Instruction All classes will provide direct, targeted, leveled instruction differentiated for all students Grade 1-5 classes will provide tiered instruction by regrouping all classrooms across the grade-level with “push-in” support Kindergarten will provide targeted, leveled instruction as determined by student needs and time allowed

    7. Develop a District-wide Communications Strategy for Implementation Clear direction provided by Board and District staff that ExCEL is our model Article in District Newsletter outlined critical attributes of ExCEL / RtI for Cambrian Information Sessions planned for all staff Teachers Association & School Board front-loaded Article for Community Newsletter distributed

    8. Things to Remember About Communication Be clear about your intent… If it’s a pilot, call it a pilot… if it’s an implementation, then call it that Determine critical attributes before sharing with staff – this leads to clarity of purpose & process Front-loading CDTA & Board on current developments has made a difference... no longer demanding MOU alongside contract; board support Consider how to communicate with various stakeholders

    9. Professional Development Excellent ExCEL trainer - Cara Bergen - worked in over 200 schools over 12 years... you may find some of her language in the anticipated reauthorization of NCLB sure-footed, deep knowledge of instruction, flexible, available works with principals on assignments, scheduling, supervision, assessments, sustained support trainer of trainers model

    10. PD Builds on District Best Practices ExCEL PD Cycle for deep implementation: Yr 1: Logistics & Lessons Yr 2: Assessments Yr 3: Instruction Yr 4: Rigor From the District Support school- and district-wide grade-level collaboration – TIME Clear message of support for ExCEL model

    11. Time & Collaboration Scheduling regular time for collaboration is critical ExCEL Leadership Team (regular monthly meetings) Has process to gather input from all staff Calendared agendas that provide focus Grade-level teams Use a common agenda Review the results of common agreed-upon assessments Carry out collaborative instructional planning Use shared files on computer for team communications

    12. Comparing Collaboration & Cooperation The fundamental difference between collaboration and cooperation is the level of formality in the relationships… Collaboration involves coming together and fundamentally changing individual approaches to a goal to allow for the sharing of resources and responsibilities Cooperation is an informal arrangement in which we maintain separate mandates and responsibilities, but do some work together to meet a common goal

    13. The ExCEL Waiver ExCEL is Cambrian’s response to RtI and RtI2 Once a grade-level team has been trained in ExCEL, and has used ExCEL, they may have a better idea and can apply for a waiver. The waiver will be filed by June 1st, and will Outline a research-based proposal that addresses the interests that ExCEL responds to, and Identify how we will know if underperforming, at grade-level, and accelerated students have been successful in the alternate program

    14. Allocating Resources Time For principals to get oriented and to share For teachers on an ongoing basis for planning Use the RSP teachers & instructional assistants that you have; teacher teams allocate their placement Funds for PD – train the trainer model Pool the many intervention and other resources gathered over the years for more targeted use Funds provided for team to expend together

    15. At the End of the Day… It’s all about OUR Students Does this model serve more students and lead to greater success? 98% of schools implementing ExCEL for a minimum of 3 years have shown an increase!

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