Module 10: Developing EI Fluency Understanding the Tier 1 Reading Components of the Integrated MTSS Model Spring miblsi.org

Module 10 Outcomes Provide an overview of the reading professional learning sessions cohort 1 schools will access starting in the fall Discuss common barriers associated with the installation of the reading MTSS components

1.0 Elementary Reading Components of an MTSS Model Preview and Implications

Overview of Tier 1 Reading Sessions Four topics: DIBELS Essentials (2 days) Tier 1 Reading Systems (1 day) DIBELS Data Interpretation (1 day) Grade-Level Problem Solving (2 days)

Activity 1.1 Access the document titled, “MTSS Professional Learning Overview: Tier 1 Reading” Independently read pp. 3-8 to better understand what staff, School Leadership Teams and principals will be asked to do following the professional learning sessions Outline questions and areas where more clarification is needed

Tier 1 Reading Potential Barriers Focused around two of the four topics Tier 1 Reading Systems Grade-Level Problem Solving

Activity 1.2 Access the document titled, “Preventing Tier 1 Reading Barriers.” For each of the common elementary-level barriers, identify if you believe it will be a potential barrier in your schools by circling yes or no For each barrier you circled yes to: Use the bulleted points to further discuss the potential barrier Initiate your district’s barrier removal process

2.0 Secondary Reading Components of an MTSS Model Preview and Implications

Overview of Tier 1 Secondary Reading Sessions Two topics: Tier 1 Secondary Content Area Reading (SCAR) Series (2 days) Tier 1 Secondary Content Area Reading Strategy Instruction: 1 day to start then additional content area reading strategies will be introduced to teachers / staff when data indicates readiness

Activity 1.3 Access the document titled, “MTSS Professional Learning Overview: Tier 1 Reading” Independently read pp. 9-10 to better understand what School Leadership Teams, principals, and content area reading teachers will be asked to do following the professional learning series Outline questions and areas where more clarification is needed

Activity 1.4 Access page 10 of the document titled, “Preventing Tier 1 Reading Barriers” For each of the common secondary-level barriers, identify if you believe it will be a potential barrier in your schools by circling yes or no For each barrier you circled yes to: Use the bulleted points to further discuss the potential barrier Initiate your district’s barrier removal process

Module 10 Assignment Access the District Installation Checklist to review the activities assigned for Module 10 Make sure your progress is up to date on the previous module checklist items