1. Keystone Educational Consulting Dr. Ashlea Rineer-Hershey Dr. Richael Barger-Anderson

2. Focus Questions What are the core characteristics of the RtI model? What are the elements of Tiers 1, 2 and 3 on the RTI triangle? What elements are needed to implement RTI in a school? 2

3. 3 What is Response to Intervention? A comprehensive standards-aligned school reform strategy that enables early identification and intervention for students needing additional opportunities to learn high level content -- while providing on-level students the opportunity to enrich and “grow” their skills and talents An alternate way to identify students with learning disabilities

4. From RtI to Rt I I: We gained an ‘ I ’ Instruction is the Key! Promotes the importance of effective instruction in building a strong core (Tier 1) Promotes the provision of standards-aligned instruction for all students Focuses Tier 2 and 3 implementation efforts on effective instructional practices Discourages teams in building Tiers 2 and 3 structures without a strong, standards aligned instructional core 4

5. Tier 3: Interventions for A Few Students Tier I: Foundation Standards Aligned Instruction for All Students Tier 2: Interventions for Some Students A Multi-tiered Strategy… to Intervention Framework

6. Tier 1: Foundation-Standards Aligned Instruction for All Students Definition: Standards aligned instruction and school-wide foundational interventions provided to all students in the general education core curriculum and includes: Effective instruction Differentiated Instruction Research-based core programs Clear expectations Effective student support Periodic benchmark assessments Universal prevention Includes: Reading, Math, and Behavio r 6

7. Tier 1 Components High Quality Standards-Aligned Instruction in the General Classroom Universal Screening and Benchmark Assessment Data Analysis Teaming 7

8. Tier 1: High Quality Standards-Aligned Instruction in the General Classroom Standards-Aligned Instruction What students are taught (curriculum); how students are taught (instructional practices), and how students are assessed are directly matched to the PA state standards. This is the first step in implementing an RTI framework. All staff are active in assessment and instruction. 8

9. Tier 1: Universal Screening All students assessed 3 times a year in reading, math, and behavior Data is graphed for easy analysis and interpretation Provides a baseline for grade-wide goal setting. Identifies students at risk of academic or behavioral difficulties. 9

10. Tier 1: Universal Screening Frequently used in PA: Reading DIBELS, AIMSweb, 4Sight Benchmark Assessments Math Monitoring Basic Skills Progress (MBSP), GMADE, 4Sight, Star Math Behavior School-wide Information System (SWIS) 10

11. Sample 4th Grade 4Sight Proficiency Data- Winter - Math

12. Tier 1: Data Analysis Teaming Grade Level Teams… Meet within one week after universal screenings. Follow a structured meeting protocol. Analyze grade level student data. Set measurable grade-wide goals. e.g., By the second benchmark, 75% of 2 nd graders will be at benchmark in Oral Reading Fluency) Select and implement research-based, grade- wide strategies to reach this goal. Monitor and adjust selected strategies. 12

13. 13 Tier1 in Action: Student Example Elliot, Kendra, and Rob 3 rd grade general education DIBELS benchmarks Fall 77 words correct per minute Winter 94 words correct per minute Spring110 words correct per minute Progress monitoring data Tier 1 x3 per year Tier 2 every other week Tier 3 weekly

14. 14 Elliot70 85 80 90 100 95 75 110 105 222242628303241012141618206834 36 WC WWCCPMPMWWCCPMPM Weeks = Expected = Attained 3 rd grade benchmarks: Fall = 77; Spring = 110 Elliot’s Attained Scores: Fall = 79; Spring = 113 Tier 1 is working for Elliot

15. Tier 2: Interventions for Some Students Definition: Academic instruction and behavioral strategies, methodologies and practices designed for some students not making expected progress in the standards-aligned system and are at risk for academic and behavioral failure. Students require additional academic and behavioral support to successfully engage in the learning process and succeed in the standards- aligned system. 15

16. Tier 2: Interventions for Some Students Increased Time and Opportunity to Learn: In addition to core instruction Supplemental small group instruction Specialists may assist with strategic instruction in general education classroom or in homogeneous skill group Use of standard protocol interventions More frequent progress monitoring (every other week) 16

17. Application of RtII in Tier 2 Examples: Reading: Quick Reads, Peer Assisted Learning Strategies (PALS), Read Naturally Math Mastering Math Facts, Peer Assisted Learning Strategies (PALS), Number Worlds Behavior Check-in/Check-out, targeted reinforcement system; small groups for specific skills 17

18. Tier 2: Interventions for Some Students Increased assessment: Progress Monitoring data collection done twice per month Data-based decision-making based on using no less than four data points 18

19. 19 Rob 50 65 60 70 80 75 55 95 90 212131415161736789101145181920 WC WWCCPMPMWWCCPMPM Weeks = Benchmarks = Attained With 6 data points, Rob is not on target to reach 94 = Needed Rob’s current rate of progress will NOT allow him to reach winter benchmark 3 rd grade benchmarks: Fall = 77; Winter = 94 Tier 2

20. 20 Kendra 50 65 60 70 80 75 55 95 90 212131415161736789101145181920 WC WWCCPMPMWWCCPMPM Weeks = Benchmarks = Attained With 6 data points, Kendra is on target to reach 94 = Needed Kendra’s current rate of progress will allow her to reach winter benchmark 3 rd grade benchmarks: Fall = 77; Winter = 94 Tier 2

21. 21 Tier 3: Interventions for a Few Students Definition: Academic instruction and behavioral strategies, methodologies and practices designed for a few students significantly below established grade-level benchmarks in the standards-aligned system or that demonstrate significant difficulties with behavioral and social competence.

22. In addition to Core instruction: More intensive instruction Use of standard protocol interventions Supplemental instructional materials for specific skill development Small, intensive, flexible groups Can be outside the general education classroom Weekly progress monitoring 22 Tier 3: Interventions for a Few Students

23. Tier 3 Interventions: Examples Reading Corrective Reading, Language!, Wilson, Sonday Math Corrective Mathematics, Hot Math, Pirate Math Behavior Check and Connect Individualized Behavioral Support Plan Possible agency collaboration

24. Tier 3: Interventions for a Few Students 24 Increased assessment: -Progress Monitoring data collection done weekly -Data-based decision-making based on using no less than four data points

25. 25 Rob 50 65 60 70 80 75 55 95 90 212131415161736789101145181920 WC WWCCPMPMWWCCPMPM Weeks = Benchmarks = Attained Data shows that Rob is responding to Tier 3 = Needed 3 rd grade benchmarks: Fall = 77; Winter = 94 Tier 2 Tier 3

26. If students don’t do well at Tier 3 then….

27. “All hands on deck” General educators Special educators School psychologist Paraeducators Speech/Language pathologists Guidance counselor ESL staff Reading Specialists 27

28. Final Points… Implementation of RtII is a 3 to 5 year process. Focus must be instruction, starting with solid core Supports for RtII must be in place… Leadership and belief system Professional development Adjustments to schedule may need to occur 28

29. Focus Questions What are the core characteristics of Pennsylvania’s RtII model? What are the elements of Tiers 1, 2 and 3 on the RTII triangle? What elements are needed to implement RTII in a school? 29

30. 30 Helpful Websites DIBELS http://dibels.uoregon.edu/index.php Center on Instruction www.centeroninstruction.org/index What Works Clearinghouse http://www.whatworks.ed.gov/ Best Evidence Encylcopedia www.bestevidence.org National Center on Response to Intervention: www.rti4success.org Florida Center on Reading Research (FCRR) - Summary Table of FCRR Report http://www.fcrr.org/FCRRReports/table.asp