Prevention to Avoid Intervention Tier 1: the most important tier!

Targets We should spend 90 minutes of core reading time There must be fidelity to the core Effective instruction must be explicit Explicit about my instruction Gives you a road map for where we are going Creates a “sense of urgency” regarding today

Expectations Demonstrate good audience skills – Silence cell phones – Hold side conversations out of ear shot of others – Engage in active listening Participate in discussions Take notes to track your thinking If you need a break, take one Explicit about my instruction Clear expectations reduce confusion I assume you know all these things

Partnerships Pick someone near year you to be your partner. The person with the next birthday is coffee. The other person is cream.

How’s your herd?

Start with the Why Why How What Simon Sinek

A core Reading program provides a system of instruction for students as they move through grade levels. Why do we need a core?

Core is for all students

RTI begins with General Education!  Teachers don’t fail students, systems do.  RTI is a system for differentiation of instruction!  RTI is a system that is predicated on the general education teachers’ skill and knowledge of instruction, assessment, curriculum, and children.

Strong core instruction

Weak core instruction

Interventions

We cannot solve the herd problem one cow at a time. We need a system to feed them all well. In other words

Start with the Why Why How What Simon Sinek

A core Reading program has pieces that are standardized across the district that provide guidance and clarity as to the expectations for instruction. How is instruction organized?

We should spend 90 minutes of core reading time because successful core instruction is the most important thing you can do in RTI.

90 minutes Core programs are written and designed to be taught for 90 to 120 minutes. This does not include the instruction of writing – It may include the practice of writing Writing in response to reading

90 minutes Core programs are written and designed to be taught for 90 to 120 minutes. This does not include the instruction of writing – It may include the practice of writing Writing in response to reading

More whole group instruction on Monday and Tuesday Not the same amount of small group time for each group each day

Large group instruction Text is designed to be the initial instruction Text is used as a model to teach literacy skills Whole group text may be above or below some students Whole group instruction should be a limited amount of time

Large group instruction Text is designed to be the initial instruction Text is used as a model to teach literacy skills Whole group text may be above or below some students Whole group instruction should be a limited amount of time

Small Group Instruction Text is at the students instructional level The text is focused on the needs of the students Teacher provides background, addresses vocabulary and text features Each student has their own copy of the text and they read independently while the adult observes their reading behaviors After the students read, the adult leads a group discussion

Small Group Instruction Text is at the students instructional level The text is focused on the needs of the students Teacher provides background, addresses vocabulary and text features Each student has their own copy of the text and they read independently while the adult observes their reading behaviors After the students read, the adult leads a group discussion

Small Group Instruction Text is at the students instructional level The text is focused on the needs of the students Teacher provides background, addresses vocabulary and text features Each student has their own copy of the text and they read independently while the adult observes their reading behaviors After the students read, the adult leads a group discussion

Struggling readers in core They need the most instruction. Need to be exposed to grade level material. Just because there is a deficit in one area, does not mean there is a deficit in all areas of reading. If they miss grade level material, they will never catch up. Interventions are limited in scope.

90 minutes There is no “RTI way” of organizing your 90 minute blocks. The district will standardize, the building will customize

Differentiation during 90 minutes Differentiation is changing the size of the meal, not the menu.

Differentiation during 90 minutes size Differentiation is changing the size of the meal, not the menu.

Differentiation during 90 minutes size menu Differentiation is changing the size of the meal, not the menu.

We should spend 90 minutes of core reading time because successful core instruction is the most important thing you can do in RTI.

Talk Time Coffee please answer the following question: – How do the sample minutes given in the handouts match what you currently use in your class? Cream please answer the following question: – How do you currently differentiate your instruction for your neediest students. With extra time switch questions Explicit about my instruction Explicit roles for each partner Built in differentiation It is the beginning of the conversation, I realize there will not be enough time

There must be fidelity to the core because successful core instruction is the most important thing you can do in RTI.

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Fidelity to the core Worksheets Fidelity

Why is fidelity important? Comprehensive program that incorporates all components of reading Students have the opportunity to make connections Students read text that supports vocabulary, phonics, and comprehension lessons The whole school has a common language, common goal, and common tools

Curriculum specific fidelity checklists

Non- curriculum specific fidelity checklists

Fidelity to the core 1.The Big 5 of Reading 2.The scope and sequence 3.State and common core standards 4.Common instructional strategies

Big 5 of Reading Phonemic Awareness Phonics Fluency Vocabulary Comprehension Finite Skills Infinite Skills

Scope and sequence

We want to be sure that we know what has and what will be taught. Mastery of skills looks different at all levels Repeated opportunities to learn

State Standards & CCS

Common Instructional Strategies

Who ensures fidelity? Fidelity checklist should provide clarity to teachers District must decide who is responsible to check – Principal – Literacy coach Fidelity checks should occur regularly – two to three times a year – 10 minutes each class

There must be fidelity to the core because successful core instruction is the most important thing you can do in RTI.

Talk Time Cream please answer the following question: – Define fidelity in 1 sentence. Coffee please answer the following question: – How would the perfect fidelity tool look to you? With extra time switch questions

Start with the Why Why How What Simon Sinek

A core Reading program includes ways for us to deliver the content in ways that students will most effectively learn. What does instruction looks like?

Effective instruction is explicit because successful core instruction is the most important thing you can do in RTI.

Explicit instruction is a systematic instructional approach that includes a set of delivery and design procedures derived from effective schools research. ~Ideas That Work

Explicit Instruction is... Engaging Systematic Relentless Anita Archer

Explicit Instruction is Engaging Frequent responses are elicited – Things students say – Things students do – Things students write Responses are monitored Positive and corrective feedback is given

Explicit Instruction is Engaging Frequent responses are elicited – Things students say – Things students do – Things students write Responses are monitored Positive and corrective feedback is given

Explicit Instruction is Engaging Frequent responses are elicited – Things students say – Things students do – Things students write Responses are monitored Positive and corrective feedback is given

Explicit Instruction is Engaging Frequent responses are elicited – Things students say – Things students do – Things students write Responses are monitored Positive and corrective feedback is given

Is this engaging instruction?

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Input See you tomorrow Input Question Response Feedback Input Question Response Feedback Multiple opportunities for student responses

Input See you tomorrow Input Question Response Feedback Input Question Response Feedback Multiple opportunities for student responses Feedback works 2 ways: From the teacher to the student From the student to the teacher

By giving a chance for multiple responses, students are retrieving, rehearsing and practicing what has been taught.

multiple responses By giving a chance for multiple responses, students are retrieving, rehearsing and practicing what has been taught.

Purposeful Partnerships

Increase student talk time Intentionally assigned by teacher Multiple turns leads to multiple opportunities More turns = more practice

Dr. Anita Archer Focus … As you watch this video, Note the active participation procedures that are directly taught to students. Explicit about my instruction Writing as a response to instruction Set the purpose Build background, targeted conversation

Talk Time Coffee will begin followed by Cream – Begin to list the active participation strategies that were taught to students – List items until you have exhausted your list With extra time talk about how you could spread this practice around your school.

Content – Sequenced logically – Manageable steps that progress from simple to more complex concepts and skills Explicit Instruction is Systematic

Content – Sequenced logically – Manageable steps that progress from simple to more complex concepts and skills Explicit Instruction is Systematic

Design of instruction – Organized and focused – Goals that can be articulated by students – Review and build background knowledge – Review at the end of the lesson – Scaffolding – Includes instructional routines Explicit Instruction is Systematic

Design of instruction – Organized and focused – Goals that can be articulated by students – Review and build background knowledge – Review at the end of the lesson – Scaffolding – Includes instructional routines Explicit Instruction is Systematic

Instructional Routines example vocabulary – Say the word – Provide a student friendly definition – Provide a context with examples and non- examples – Students engage in discourse about the word Explicit Instruction is Systematic

Explicit Instruction is Relentless Practice, practice, practice Practice does not make perfect, perfect practice makes perfect Practice leads to automaticity The 3 R’s

Explicit Instruction is Relentless Practice, practice, practice Practice does not make perfect, perfect practice makes perfect Practice leads to automaticity The 3 R’s – Receive, Respond, Retain

Model Mass practice Distributed practice Individual practice I do We do Y’all do You do Explicit Instruction is Relentless We want students to apply the lessons to the next text they read.

Whole group video Watch for: – Think aloud to model new information for students – I do, we do, ya’ll do, you do – Graphic organizers – Maintain close proximity to students. Target: Description – We have discussed vocabulary – We have just done a picture walk 2 nd grade in SE Oregon

You will be discussing one of these questions with your partner: What instructional strategies worked well during the whole group? What strategies did the instructor use to engage the students in reading?

Talk Time Cream please answer the following question: – What instructional strategies worked well during the whole group? Coffee please answer the following question: – What strategies did the instructor use to engage the students in reading? With extra time switch questions

We must have effective instruction because successful core instruction is the most important thing you can do in RTI.

Effective core instruction We should spend 90 minutes of core reading time There must be fidelity to the core Effective instruction must be explicit