RTI: Response To Instruction NEA NH Presentation Madison Elementary School

Mission Statement Our vision for RTI is that all students can achieve with the right supports. We will work together as a whole school to create a systematic framework of providing high quality instruction and intervention matched to student needs. We will use scientific-research based programs and valid and reliable assessments. Ongoing professional development and leadership will be provided to ensure the success of our students. July 8, 2009

Defining RTI RTI integrates assessment and intervention within a school-wide, multi-level prevention system to maximize student achievement and reduce behavior problems. With RTI, schools identify students at risk for poor learning outcomes, monitor student progress, provide evidence-based interventions, and adjust the intensity and nature of those interventions based on a student’s responsiveness. RTI may be used as part of the determination process for identifying students with specific learning disabilities or other disabilities.

Team Members Christine ZimmerRTI Coordinator Christine ZimmerRTI Coordinator Karen CoyleGrade 2 Karen CoyleGrade 2 Brian ErnestPrincipal Brian ErnestPrincipal Linda HaverSpecial Education Linda HaverSpecial Education Pam BeckReading Specialist Pam BeckReading Specialist

Universal Screening Purpose: Identify students at risk for poor learning RTI is dependent on progress monitoring and data collection. Purpose: Identify students at risk for poor learning RTI is dependent on progress monitoring and data collection. Focus: All Students Focus: All Students Time Frame; Administered more than one time per year (e.g., fall, winter, spring) Time Frame; Administered more than one time per year (e.g., fall, winter, spring) Madison Elementary: students are screened math and reading three times per year. Star Math is used for math and DIBELS NEXT is utilized for reading. Madison Elementary: students are screened math and reading three times per year. Star Math is used for math and DIBELS NEXT is utilized for reading.

Resources RTI coordinator! Strong core math and reading programs Strong math and reading interventions Ongoing data meetings with teachers, specialists, support people Bi weekly meetings with the grade level teachers and the RTI coordinator Reliable assessments for benchmarks, screenings and progress monitoring Use of assessments to plan interventions and to assess growth School year schedule of meetings, testing, interventions etc. Before and after school tutoring/interventions Professional Development and training for teachers/paraprofessionals in our programs, interventions, assessments and CCSS Strong leadership and support from the school board and community

Roles and Responsibilities RTI Coordinator: responsible for the organization and implementation of screening, progress monitoring and interventions. RTI Coordinator: responsible for the organization and implementation of screening, progress monitoring and interventions. Responsible for the allocation of resources i.e., planning, scheduling and collection of data. Responsible for the allocation of resources i.e., planning, scheduling and collection of data. Coordination of grade level meetings. Coordination of grade level meetings.

Progress Monitoring Purpose: Monitor Students’ response to primary, secondary or tertiary instruction in order to estimate rates of improvement, identify students who are not demonstrating adequate progress, and compare the efficacy of different forms of instruction Purpose: Monitor Students’ response to primary, secondary or tertiary instruction in order to estimate rates of improvement, identify students who are not demonstrating adequate progress, and compare the efficacy of different forms of instruction Focus: Students identified through screening as at risk for poor learning outcomes Focus: Students identified through screening as at risk for poor learning outcomes Tools: brief assessments that are valid, reliable, and evidence- based Tools: brief assessments that are valid, reliable, and evidence- based Timeframe: Students are assessed at regular intervals (i.e. monthly, bi-weekly, weekly) Timeframe: Students are assessed at regular intervals (i.e. monthly, bi-weekly, weekly)

Madison Elementary Math Tier 2 Students are assessed monthly using Star Math Classroom Assessments for all (monthly) Tier 3 students are assessed monthly with Star Math, and weekly with Mastery Measures based on the intervention program. Reading Tier 2 Students are assessed bi-weekly using DIBELS NEXT (Oral Reading Fluency, DAZE) Classroom assessments for all (monthly) Tier 3 students are assessed weekly using DIBELS NEXT, and weekly with Mastery Measures based on the intervention program

Digging Deeper For some students, (low scores, low class performance, etc.) creates a need for more specific diagnostic information. Diagnostic tools include: Math: Key Math 3 Reading: DIBELS DEEP, IRI, DRA

Logistics Interventions, Universal Screening and Progress Monitoring done by RTI, Title I, Special Education, and Reading Specialist. Core instruction is done by HQT classroom teachers supported by HQT paraprofessionals, Special Educators, Reading Specialist and RTI Coordinator.

Professional Development Core: A focus school-wide on Differentiated Instruction. The “Train the Trainer” model has been implemented with a team of teachers from all three schools in SAU#13. New reading program implemented with supports and training Summer Curriculum work including links to the CCSS Coursework provided in district through UNH Cooperative Extension. Coaching and modeling through consulting services In district PLC’s to address instructional needs. Training provided for staff who participate in universal screening, progress monitoring, and interventions. Training for before and after school staff in core content areas

Math AIMSweb MES

DIBELS K

DIBELS Grade 2

DIBELS All School

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