1. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Welcome! Please complete the pre-test and visit our Wiki Space https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KCPKQYW MTSS/RtI Wiki Space http://mtss.pds-hrd.wikispaces.net/

2. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) for Instructional Staff Session 1 January 12, 2015 Ensuring Every Student Succeeds and Achieves (ESSA)

3. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Best Blueprint BEST Practice #2 Embedded High Quality RtI Process

4. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Vision & Mission  Educating today’s students to succeed in tomorrow’s world.  Close the Achievement Gap  Accelerate and maximize student academic, behavior, and social emotional outcomes  Develop an integrated system of service and support delivery  Enhance the capacity of all District schools

5. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Class of 2029 Birth to College & Career

6. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools The Educational Stars Are Aligning Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Reauthorization of No Child Left Behind IDEA Reauthorization 2004 Florida Rules and Regulations BCPS Mediation Settlement Agreement (July 2014) Creates tremendous opportunity for schools to make significant changes in how they help students !

7. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools SESSION EXPECTATIONS Learning Target: Develop an understanding of MTSS to lead, support, and enhance students’ educational experiences and outcomes, so that ALL students can reach their full potential in college, career, and life. In session 1 participants will be able:  Define MTSS  Identify MTSS Components  Use a common language to identify the components necessary for implementation  Apply Three Tiered Instruction/Intervention Model and Data-Based Problem-Solving principals to practice  Access RtI resources

8. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Must Be Entered into BASIS 3.0 All RtI Documentation

9. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools What is a Multi-tiered System of Support?

10. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Comfort Zone

11. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Multi-Tiered System of Supports Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is a term used to describe an integrated, comprehensive evidence- based model of schooling that uses data-based problem-solving to focus on Florida Standards, core instruction, differentiated learning, personalized learning, individual student needs, and the alignment of systems necessary for all students’ academic, behavioral, and social success.

12. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Critical Components of MTSS Data Evaluation Problem Solving Process Multiple Tiers of Instruction & Intervention Leadership Capacity Building Infrastructure Communication & Collaboration MTSS is a framework to ensure successful education outcomes for ALL students by using a data-based problem solving process to provide, and evaluate the effectiveness of multiple tiers of integrated academic, behavior, and social-emotional instruction/intervention supports matched to student need in alignment with educational standards.

13. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools What Lives Under the MTSS Umbrella? Response to Intervention (RTI) Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) Professional Development Technology Tools General / Special Education Teamwork Family and Community Engagement School / Community Collaboration Additional Resources What Lives Under the MTSS Umbrella?

14. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Function of MTSS What is MTSS?What is MTSS not? An overall integrated system of service delivery A special education approach Effective for all students including those who are at risk for school failure as well as students with potential disabilities An eligibility system – a way of reducing the number of students placed into special education An excellent opportunity to more effectively align IDEA and NCLB principles and practices with standards driven instruction Not limited to students with learning disabilities A process designed to maximize student achievement A way to avoid special education placement Focused on outcomesA hoop to jump through to ensure special education placement About student progressAbout labeling

15. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools What Elements MUST Be Present to Have and Integrated MTSS Model? Academic Skills and Academic Behaviors are identified for all students (Skill Integration) The data are presented in a way that reflects the relationship between academic skills and behaviors (Data Integration) The instruction provided in Tiers 2 and 3 integrates Tier 1 instruction (materials, performance expectations) (Tier Integration) The instruction provided in Tier 1 integrates the effective instructional strategies and performance expectations from Tiers 2 and 3 (Tier Integration)

16. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools MTSS and RtI Shared Commonalities Core (Tier 1) and Supplemental Instruction Differentiated, high-quality, research-based instruction and intervention, multi-tier support for interventions Data-Based Decision-Making Screening, progress monitoring, predictive/proficiency data, regular data review Targeted and Intensive Instruction (Tiers 2 and 3) Differentiated, high-quality, research-based/evidenced-based instruction and intervention with varying levels of intensity

17. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Common Language  Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)  Response to Intervention (RtI)  Data Based Problem Solving  Level of Performance  Learning Rate  Intensity  Severity  Data Based Problem Solving

18. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools www.florida-rti.org (MTSS guidance and resource)

19. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Engagement Activity Key Terms

20. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Response to Intervention is Great Schooling for ALL students. Dr. D. Minch

21. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Cycle of Academic and Behavioral Failure Teacher presents student with grade level academic task Student engages in problem behavior Teacher removes academic task or removes student Student escapes academic task Student’s academic skills do not improve So, which is it… Academic problems lead to behavior problems? or Behavior problems lead to academic problems? Not sure… Probably a combination of both

22. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Response-to-Intervention (RtI) the practice of providing high-quality instruction/intervention matched to student needs and using learning rate over time and level of performance to make important educational decisions

23. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Response to Intervention is Not… Special Education A new program/new assessment An intervention curriculum An easier way to get Special Education services A place to send difficult students This Is A General Education Initiative!

24. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools

25. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Quality core curriculum Quality instructional strategies Differentiated instruction Embedded interventions Schoolwide positive behavior supports Articulated expectations Social skills instruction Pro-social and pro-active discipline strategies Academic Systems Behavioral Systems  Universal Screening of academic and behavioral performance  Continuous progress monitoring Tier 1 Core Instruction/Intervention

26. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Strategic targeted academic programs Standard protocol treatment interventions Small group interventions o General education o Other settings Strategic targeted behavior programs Small group training o Social skills o Anger management Peer/adult mentoring program Academic Systems Behavioral Systems  Process / guidelines for generalizing, continuing, changing intervention  Focused continuous progress monitoring of responsiveness to intervention(s) Tier 2 Targeted Intervention

27. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Small group/individualized standard protocol and/or interventions determined through problem solving Academic Systems Behavioral Systems Small group/individualized counseling therapy Individualized behavior plan Frequent, daily mentoring  Guidelines for generalizing, continuing, changing intervention  Focused continuous progress monitoring of responsiveness to intervention(s)  Pattern of severe and intense inadequate response(s) may indicate special education Tier 3 Intensive Interventions

28. Basic Differences TIER 1TIER 2TIER 3 Core ACADEMIC & BEHAVIOR instruction Researched based intervention for a targeted problem Research based intervention for a targeted problem – increase in frequency & intensity from Tier 2 Strategies as needed Data collected Specific progress monitoring tool used to assess progress Implemented for 4-6 weeksProgress graphed at least every 2 weeks for 6 weeks or more Progress graphed at least every week for 6 weeks or more Document in BASIS “Supplemental Strategies” Tier 2 specific documentation in BASIS – RtI section Tier 3 specific documentation in BASIS – RtI section For behavior FBA/PBIP completed ALLSOMEFEW

29. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Revised 12/7/09 Standards Based Instruction Assessments to inform instruction Enables efficient use of school resources Evidence-based programs and practice Focus on integration & alignment with core (Academic & Behavior) Frequency & intensity of instruct/intervention match to student need Three Tiered Instruction/Intervention

30. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Engagement Activity How is Your Core?

31. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Two models of RtI implemented with variations Problem Solving Approach Standard Protocol Both approaches utilize core components: High quality Tier I/core instruction Universal screening Multiple tiers of interventions Ongoing progress monitoring Decision making based on data Fidelity of implementation Parent involvement RtI Approaches

32. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Focused on individualized instructional and behavioral decisions regarding the implementation of a variety of interventions that are: Implemented with fidelity Responsive to individualized student needs Driven by data Problem Solving Approach Team Decision Making Process

33. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Focused on providing a specific evidence based academic or behavioral intervention to a group of students with similar needs: Standardized format Implemented with fidelity Effectiveness monitored through data Standard Treatment Protocol Approach School-Wide Decision Making Process

34. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Evaluate Response to Instruction & Intervention (RtI) Problem Analysis Validating problem Identify variables that contribute to problem Develop plan Define the Problem Defining problem/directly measuring behavior Implement Plan Implement as intended Progress monitor Modify as necessary Problem Solving Process

35. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Steps in the Problem-Solving Process Problem Identification Identify replacement skill/behavior Data- current level of performance Data- benchmark level(s) Data- peer performance Data- GAP analysis Problem Analysis Develop hypotheses (brainstorming) Develop predictions/assessment Intervention Development Develop interventions in those areas for which data are available and hypotheses verified Proximal/Distal Implementation support Response to Intervention (RtI) Frequently collected data Type of Response- good, questionable, poor

36. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Tier 3: Intensive, Individualized Interventions & Supports The most intense (increased time, narrowed focus, reduced group size) instruction and intervention based upon individual student need provided in addition to and aligned with Tier 1 & 2 academic and behavior instruction and supports. Tier 2: Targeted Interventions & Supports More targeted instruction/intervention and support in addition to and aligned with the core academic and behavior curriculum. Tier 1: Core Instruction & Supports General academic and behavior instruction and support provided to all students in all settings. Data-Based Problem-Solving

37. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Data-Based Problem-Solving Tier 3: Intensive, Individualized Interventions & Supports Intensive interventions based on individual student needs Students receiving prolonged interventions at this level may be several grade levels behind or above the one in which they are enrolled Progress monitoring occurs most often to ensure maximum acceleration of student progress If more than approximately 5% of students are receiving support at this level, engage in Tier 1 and Tier 2 level, systemic problem-solving The most intensive (increased time, narrowed focused, reduced group size) instruction/intervention based upon individual need provided in addition to and aligned with Tier 1 & Tier 2 academic and behavior instruction Tier 2: Targeted Interventions & Supports Interventions are based on data revealing that students need more than core, universal instruction Interventions and progress monitoring are targeted to specific skills to remediate or enrich, as appropriate Progress monitoring occurs more frequently than at the core, universal level to ensure that the intervention is working If more than approximately 15% of students are receiving support at this level, engage in Tier 1 level, systemic problem-solving More targeted instruction/intervention in addition to and aligned with core academics and behavior curriculum Tier 1: Core Instruction & Supports Research-based, high-quality, general education instruction and support Screening and benchmark assessments for all students Assessments occur for all students Data collection continues to inform instruction If less than approximately 80% of students are successful given core, universal instruction, engage in Tier 1 level problem-solving General academic and behavior instruction and support provided to all students in all settings

38. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools MTSS Systematic way to Intensify Instruction Time More time, more practice and rehearsal, more opportunity for feedback Focus Narrowing the range of instruction Type More explicit, more frequent, errorless Intensity is measured by how far behind a student is academically or how different the behavior is from peers or norms. Severity is degree to which the student does or does not respond to evidence-based and well delivered intervention.

39. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools 39 Intensity vs. Severity An INTENSE problem is not necessarily a severe problem. A student could have an intense problem, but catch up quickly. Not Severe A student could have an intense problem, but NOT respond to well delivered interventions. Severe Students with disabilities exhibit BOTH intensity AND severity

40. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools 40 Richard Riley Former U.S. Secretary of Education DEPARTMENT OF DIVERSITY, PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION

41. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Student Performance and Resource Allocation If only 40% of students in Tier 1 are proficient and 80% of the resources exist in Tier 1 Then….. 20% of the resources are expected to “fix” 60% of the students. This will not work no matter how effective targeted, intensive and SDI might be.

42. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools So……. We must work to ensure that Tier 1 (Core instruction) is appropriate and effective in order to best support the success of ALL students. Unless we do, struggling students and students with disabilities will never succeed in an environment that places ALL students at risk for success.

43. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Engagement Activity

44. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Who are my students? What do they need to learn? How can I help when they struggle? Why are some still struggling? What other skills to they need? Did it work? Is there another way? The Right Response Begins With The Right Questions Family + Community Academic Achievement Behavior + Social Emotional

45. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools 45Louisiana Believes To meet these raised expectations, we must clarify our focus on what our students need. Specifically, we must ensure that our students… English Language Arts Comprehend (access) meaningful, on level texts Speak and write in response to meaningful texts Math students Master math concepts of priority, on level content and practice standards (not just procedures) Master targeted remedial content that allows practice faster focus of on level content Instructional Vision

46. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Instructional Framework

47. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Teacher Expectations Teachers will: Provide highly effective, research-based differentiated core instruction Systematically identify students who are not succeeding in the academic and behavioral core programs Provide Supplemental Strategies at Tier 1 Collect RtI data Create a Request for Review to CPS Team, if needed Participate in the CPS Team Implement Interventions & Progress Monitor Inform and engage parents

48. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools The RTI Pyramid Data, Problem Solving, Intervention TIER 1 Who are our students? What do they need to learn? How can I help them when they struggle? TIER 2 Why are some still struggling? What other skills do they need? Did it work? Progress Monitoring TIER 3 How do I target the needs even more? Now what do we do? Problem Solving

49. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools The RTI Pyramid Data, Problem Solving, Intervention TIER 1 TIER 2 TIER 3 Data: Add’l Diagnostics/PM Problem Solving: SST Intervention: Intensify Data: Diagnostic Assessment/Progress Monitoring Problem Solving: Collaborative Team Intervention: More time + more targeted Data: Universal Screening Problem Solving: Professional Learning Communities Intervention: Core Curriculum & Small Group Instruction

50. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Small Group Planning & Problem Solving Steps 1.Identify the problem or goal in concrete, descriptive, behavioral terms 2.Record all resources/ideas for resolving the problem or achieving the goal, and all obstacles that must be overcome or reduced. 3.Select one obstacle from the list 4.Brainstorm strategies to reduce or eliminate only the obstacle selected 5.Design a concrete plan of action, specifying who, will do what, and by when 6.Follow-up plan 7.Evaluation plan – removed barrier selected in step 3? 8.Evaluation plan – attainment of goal in Step 1?

51. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Pre-planning Activities Form flexible groups based on multiple sources of data Identify appropriate center activities also based on student data Design Center Management System

52. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Keep group sizes small (5-7 students maximum) Reduce the group size to 3-5 for students in need of intensive support Base small groups on instructional need with specific instructional strategies in mind Consider behaviors, attitudes and work ethics of each student Monitor the progress of high risk students more frequently to make instructional changes or small group changes. Guidelines to Forming Flexible Groups

53. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Implement A Behavior Management System Model, practice and review appropriate classroom procedures to encourage positive classroom behaviors. Don’t fret. It may take at least six weeks to implement student centers before beginning teacher led centers. During this time the teacher should be roaming the room monitoring students and providing assistance as needed. TRY: Send students to one rotation daily until they get the hang of it before trying two or three rotations daily because: Students need to be on task Teacher needs to focus on students at teacher led center and this isn’t possible if students are off task.

54. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Manage Transitions Variety of signals may be used to indicate to students that it is time to change centers Make every minute count by singing rhyming songs, nursery rhymes or playing word games while the students are cleaning up. BE CONSISTENT with all techniques

55. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Establish Accountability  Important that accountability is established for center activities.  Helps students stay academically engaged and to tell if students can apply what they have been taught  Give feedback in a timely manner  Prevents students from practicing the same errors  Instills importance of quality work  Shows the importance of the task

56. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Resource: Linda Cliatt-Wayman, One of the Worse Schools in America You Must be the Change You Want to See in the World. Ghandi

57. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Vision & Mission We can, whenever we choose, teach all children. Richard Riley Former U.S. Secretary of Education

58. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Instruction/Intervention Decision Making  TIME: how much time needed to achieve goal?  WHAT: what will be covered during the time?  WHO: who has the skills to teach the WHAT?  WHERE: the best setting that will accommodate the time, what, and who Data-Based Problem-Solving Take-Away

59. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools MTSS/RtI Webinar Schedule Resource: See Webinar Schedule in attachments

60. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Resources & Support Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Contact 754-321-1655 MTSS/RtI Website www.browardprevention.org MTSS/RtI Wiki Space http://mtss.pds-hrd.wikispaces.net/ Florida’s MTSS Technical Assistance www.florida-rti.org/www.florida-rti.org/ RtI Action Network http://www.rtinetwork.org/ MTSS Team Consultation & Collaboration Technical Assistance Direct Support Zone Platform for Assistance and Collaboration

61. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Thank you for your participation in today’s session! Feedback & Reflection

62. Diversity, Prevention & Intervention Broward County Public Schools Questions & Answers