1. Sequoia Middle School RtI From a Seed to a Tree

2. I. Preparing the Soil II. Planting the Seed III. Cultivation IV. The Tree’s Branches V. Questions Agenda

3. Preparing the Soil

4. Spring 2009  Tustin Middle School Visit  A 6 th grade teacher asked the question, “Why Wait?”  Entire 6 th grade team agreed to pilot the program  English and Math PLC norms were created  English and Math essential standards were created English and Math PLC Norms Master Schedule

5. Fall 2009  Pilot begins  Monitor and adjust, monitor and adjust, monitor and adjust, monitor and adjust…..

6. Winter 2009  Sixth grade program logistics are worked out  Students and teachers experience academic success due to intervention Academic Success 6 th Grade Data

7. Spring 2010  Presentations are made to leadership team  New schedule is proposed and approved for school wide RtI Program  New PLC teams are formed

8. Planting the Seed

9. Bell Schedule RtI Calendar Priority Schedule Assessment Essential Standards Master List Assignment Notebook Sequoia’s RtI Program Announcements

10. Cultivation

11. Transitions

12. Lining Up

13. Checking Assignment Notebooks

14. The Tree’s Branches

15. Branch 1: Intervention

18. Branch 2: Independent Study

20. Branch 3: Enrichment

21. Branch 4: Peer Tutors

22. Branch 5: ME Program

23. Branch 5: Detention

24. “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is now.” The next best time is now.” ~Chinese Proverb