1. Understanding the Role of The Resource Teacher In order to help school professionals understand a few of the roles of the resource teacher, this power point was designed to open dialogue on how the resource professional in each building can help support both teachers and students. The following are a few ways in which RTs help guide the school community in our search for individual excellence.

2. Academic SystemsBehavioral Systems 1-5% 5-10% 80-90% Intensive, Individual Interventions Individual Students Assessment-based High Intensity Intensive, Individual Interventions Individual Students Assessment-based Intense, durable procedures Targeted Group Interventions Some students (at-risk) High efficiency Rapid response Targeted Group Interventions Some students (at-risk) High efficiency Rapid response Universal Interventions All students Preventive, proactive Universal Interventions All settings, all students Preventive, proactive Designing School-Wide Systems for Student Success www.pbis.org Developmental Assets Differentiated Instruction

3. 30 Minute Problem-Solving Model Round 1 Round 1 - Introductions Round 2 Round 2 - Teacher Presents The Problem Round 3 Round 3 - Group Members Ask Questions Round 4 Round 4 - Group Members Discuss Options - And Record Round 5 Round 5 - Teacher Chooses Options And Formulates Plan Round 6 – Schedule Follow-up Date for Review

4. Student Services School-Based Team Administration Resource Guidance Classroom teachers Others —APSEA; Extra-mural Therapists: OT, PT, SLP; Social Workers District Student Services Teams Learning Specialists Psychologists Autism Resource Teachers Behaviour Intervention Mentors and/or Workers Alt. Ed Staff and Services

5. SS Team Membership Administration Resource Guidance Behaviour Mentor District Office representative Other stakeholders or outside agencies

6. School-Based Student Services Team Meetings Purpose/Goal Team approach to big picture issues Create awareness of district programs, support, school initiatives as they apply to Student Services and a Positive Learning Environment Communication of new programs, initiatives P.D. and In-Service Opportunities Review of school data that suggests Student Services areas for improvement (Guidance, Resource, PLE Initiatives, Discipline, etc.)