Tier I in Diplomas Now Collaborating around The Big Push

Agenda  Common Definition of Tier I (15 min)  Big Picture Goals (20 min)  Next Steps ( ) (10 min)  Resources  Q & A (15 min)

Common Definition: What Should Tier I be?  “The transformation of secondary education”  A clear articulation of teaching, learning, and climate that serves as:  Motivation for many stakeholders  A basis for organizational planning and professional reflection  A language for directing Tier II and III supports

DN Tier I Level I and II Services Conditions for Success; Tier I Interventions STP; Instructional Blueprint; Whole School Reform

Common Definition: Examples  Teaching:  From Instructional Blueprint: Differentiate through intentional grouping.  Learning:  From Common Core:  Represent addition and subtraction with objects, fingers, mental images, drawings 1, sounds (e.g., claps), acting out situations, verbal explanations, expressions, or equations.  Climate:  From DMC in Boston: We use respectful words and actions.

Big Picture Goals: What this looks like in schools … All Work (inc. DN) Aligned to the Vision What is the Vision Knowing the School’s Context

Big Picture Goals: What this looks like inside DN…  Roles and Responsibilities laid out for school based teams and within organizations  Clear expectations (work streams) for school based teams around Tier I work  Chunked and sequenced  Distinct training regimen for Tier I work

Next Steps ( )  Develop a “Climate Blueprint”  TD  Learning the TD Instructional Blueprint  Awareness training on Blueprint for all DN staff (Local Exec and school based teams)  Aligning the vision of TD and CY  Share Best Practices (DNIST)  Coordination between RLT and IF’s (Local Exec)  IF training of CM’s (school based teams)  Engage CIS in securing Career Academy partnerships (and other Tier I possibilities)  School based teams

DN Tier I Resources  Tools:  The School Transformation Plan  The Transformation Manual  The Instructional Blueprint  People:  Instructional Facilitators  Regional Literacy Trainers  Instructional Coaches/School Staff  CY Literacy, Math, and Behavioral Intervention Design Teams

Here are four things to discuss later…  What does DN mean by Tier I?  Where do Tier I conversations happen in your school? Does the DN team have access to that?  What are some Tier I initiatives going on in your school? Do those address the needs of your students?  How well do all three partners understand the Instructional Blueprint?