1. T ier 4 – Specially Designed Learning IN ADDITION TO TIERS 1-3, targeted students receive specialized programs, methodologies, or instruction Greater frequency of PM of student response to intervention Tier 3 – SST-Driven Learning IN ADDITION TO TIERS 1 & 2, targeted students receive: intense, problem- solving to identify individual student needs Targeted research-based interventions tailored to individual needs Frequent Progress Monitoring/ analysis of student response to intervention Tier 2 – Needs-Based Learning IN ADDITION TO TIER 1, targeted students receive instruction that is different including : Standard Intervention Protocol Process to identify and provide research-based on need and resources On-going Progress monitoring to measure student response to intervention guide decision-making Tier 1 – Standards-Based Classroom Learning Universal Screening Implementation of Georgia Performance Standards through Standards-Based Classroom Structure Differentiated Instruction including flexible grouping, multiple means of learning, and demonstration of learning Progress Monitoring Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Bibb County School District RtI Process 80-90% 10-20% 5-10% 1-5% (Does not include Gifted, ESOL, or Speech)

2. RtI: Engaging In A Relentless Pursuit Of Success for Every Student!

3. What is RTI?  RTI is a continuous improvement framework  Use data to identify and understand student needs  Provide high-quality instruction/intervention matched to student needs  Use data to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction/intervention/action plans and the need to make changes  Problem Solving is the process that is used to develop effective instructional/intervention/action plans.  RTI implementation is never the goal, rather it is the means to effectively and efficiently accomplishing student outcome and organizational goals Sarlo, R. (2015) SSTAGE Conference PPT

4. A Word of Caution  It is not enough to simply identify which students are not demonstrating expected levels  Teams must work to understand the root causes of the current level-expected level gap  Effective intervention planning is completely dependent on understanding these underlying reasons Sarlo, R. (2015) SSTAGE Conference PPT

5. Identifying Barriers to Student Achievement  Domains to Consider  Instruction  Curriculum  Environment  Organizational  Learner Sarlo, R. (2015) SSTAGE Conference PPT

6. What is Problem-Solving?  An Inquiry-Based Process Designed to Define, Diagnose, and Address Identified Problems  A Collaborative Group Process that Provides a Structure Needed for Efficient/Effective Action Planning and Intervention  An Opportunity for Each Level of an Organization to Examine the Barriers at that Level Related to a Problem Needing to be Addressed Sarlo, R. (2015) SSTAGE Conference PPT

7. The Most Effective Problem- Solving Teams…  Recognize Problem-Solving as a Way of Work—not another program or procedure  Intentionally Focus on the Most Alterable Variables— Curriculum, Instruction, & Environment  Look for Opportunities to Address Identified Problems at the Systems Level  Foster a Common Understanding of the “Big Picture” and the Interrelatedness of ALL the Parts  Ensure Broad Stakeholder Involvement in Problem-Solving and Action Planning  Consensus Typically Ends Where Involvement Does  At a Minimum, Those Involved in Implementing Action Plans MUST Be Directly Involved or Represented Sarlo, R. (2015) SSTAGE Conference PPT

8. Problem-Solving Teams  District Leadership Teams  School-Based Leadership Teams  Instructional Level Teams  Grade-Level  Departmental  Student Support Teams  Principals/Assistant Principals  RtI Site Leads  Instructional Coaches  Grade-Level Experts  Departmental Experts  Counselors  PEC Leads  School Psychologists

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10. High Probability Domains  Effective Instructional Practice  Standards-Instruction Alignment  Gradual Release of Responsibility  Instructional Rigor  Student Engagement  Learning Environment Conducive to Learning  Recruiting Student Interest  Promoting and Maintaining Student Interest  Multi-Tiered Intervention  Intervention Response and Logistics  Instruction-Intervention Alignment  PK-12 Alignment and Effective Transition Programs and Support  Vertical Articulation and alignment  Transition Programs and Support Sarlo, R. (2015) SSTAGE Conference PPT

11. District and School Leaders Role  Ensure that Staff Understand Tier 1 is Provided for ALL Students and is the Most Critical Tier Within the Multi-Tiered Support System (MTSS)  Ensure Staff Consider Tier 1 Solutions to Large Scale Issues and Do Not Attempt to Intervene Their Way Out of Providing Effective Core Instruction  Build Master Schedules that Allow for On-Going Team Collaboration and MTSS  Ensure Tiered Interventions are Sufficiently Aligned and Integrated with Core Instruction Sarlo, R. (2015) SSTAGE Conference PPT

12. District and School Leaders Role  Monitor Problem-Solving, Problem- Analysis, and Intervention Planning Processes  Provide Resources and Support for Data Collection/Analysis  Ensure Intervention Plans are Designed to remove Specific Barriers Identified During Problem Analysis Sarlo, R. (2015) SSTAGE Conference PPT

14. Multi-Tiered Support System  A continuum of intervention supports designed to ensure each student masters grade-level standards and meets grade-level expectations  All instruction occurs within a four tiered system  Tier 1 - Core instruction provided to all students  Tier 2 - intervention provided to students in need of supplemental instruction  Tier 3 - intervention provided to students in need of intensive instruction  Tier 4- provided to students in need of specialized instruction  Instruction IS tiered, Students are NOT  There is no such thing as a Tier 3 student Sarlo, R. (2015) SSTAGE Conference PPT

15. Multi-Tiered Support System  Tiered instruction (Tiers 2, 3, 4) must be fully integrated and aligned with core (Tier 1) instruction  Tier 2 and Tier 3 instruction is supplemental to Tier 1/Core instruction and should not supplant core instruction while Tier 4 (specialized) instruction is integrated within all other Tiers of instruction Sarlo, R. (2015) SSTAGE Conference PPT

17. Interventions Matched to Student Needs  Use Diagnostic Data to Identify Specific Barriers preventing student from meeting grade-level expectations  Determine How Far Behind and How Much Time is needed to catch student up  Monitor student’s responsiveness to intervention  Master Schedules that include an Intervention/ Enrichment block/period ensures efficient/ effective MTSS support Sarlo, R. (2015) SSTAGE Conference PPT

18. MTSS Helps To…  Close Existing Gaps  Address Students’ Proximal Needs to Prevent New Gaps  Support Student Engagement  By Secondary School, most learners with a history of failure are disengaged and most disengaged learners are failing and are less likely to graduate on time if they graduate at all. Sarlo, R. (2015) SSTAGE Conference PPT

19. Program Evaluation & Progress Monitoring  Evaluating the Impact of Instructional/ Intervention Programming on Student Outcomes allows teams to:  Identify Ineffective Instruction AND Intervention  Make Timely Instructional Changes  Identify Students Who Require MORE Intensive Intervention Support Sarlo, R. (2015) SSTAGE Conference PPT

20. Program Evaluation & Progress Monitoring  If the Data Indicates that an Intervention or Strategy IS NOT Producing the Desired Impact, TEAMS Should:  Ensure the Instructional/Intervention Programming was Implemented with FIDELITY  Return to the Problem-Solving Process to Address Barriers to Implementation Fidelity and/or to Augment the Instruction/ Intervention Plan Sarlo, R. (2015) SSTAGE Conference PPT

21. Tier 1 Standards-Based Classroom Learning  Universal Screening to identify and target students performing at or below the 25 th percentile  Implementation of Georgia Performance Standards through standards-based classroom structure  Differentiated instruction including fluid, flexible grouping, multiple means of learning and demonstration learning  Progress Monitoring using multiple formative assessments  Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

22. Tier 1 Standards-Based Classroom Learning  Differentiated instruction including fluid, flexible grouping, multiple means of learning and demonstration learning  Differentiate  Content Process Product Readiness Levels Interests Learning Profiles  Tiered Activities  Content Process Product Readiness Levels Interests Learning Profiles  Fluid, Flexible Grouping  Readiness Levels Interests Learning Profiles Skill Level Background Knowledge Social Skills  Anchor Activities (Ongoing Assignments Done Throughout a Unit, Grading Period, or Longer)  Learning Packets Learning/Interest Centers Listening Stations Commercial Kits/Materials Websites Accelerated Reader

23. Tier 1 Standards-Based Classroom Learning  Progress Monitoring using multiple formative assessments  Common Formative Assessments (CFA)  Observations  Conferencing (Individual/Small Group)  Questioning  Discussion  Learning/Response Logs  Graphic Organizers  Games  Exit/Admit Slips

24. Tier 1 Standards-Based Classroom Learning  Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)  Clearly define behavioral expectations  Teach social & behavioral skills (BCSD Code of Conduct)  Practice positive and proactive discipline  Provide active supervision and monitoring  Demonstrate positive acknowledgement  Practice data-based decision-making  Provide parent training and encourage parent and community collaboration

25. Tier 1 Standards-Based Classroom Learning  Universal Screening to identify and target students performing at or below the 25 th percentile  ANY prior or current data available to assist in making the best instructional decision  Middle School Risk Indicators (www.betterhighschools.org)www.betterhighschools.org  Engagement  Miss 10% or More of Available Instructional Time  Course Performance  Students Who Fail a Mathematics Course  Students Who Fail an English Language Arts/Reading Course  Students Who Fail Two or More Courses in Any Subject  Behavior  Students Who Receive One or More Major Behavior Referrals  Students Who Receive One or More Behavior Referrals that Leads to Suspension Sarlo, R. (2015) SSTAGE Conference PPT

27. Involving Students is VITAL!  Secondary students must be involved in the identification of barriers and as much as possible in the selection of strategies to address barriers  Resources and energy spent understanding student needs from the students’ perspective is typically well spent  Student Surveys  Student Focus Groups  At the very least, secondary students must understand the “compelling why” of programming changes

28. QUESTIONS

29. Research-Based Intervention Resources  Visible Learning by John Hattie  Engaging Schools by National Research Council (available online for free) http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=10421 http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=10421  What Works Clearinghouse http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/  Doing What Works http://www2.ed.gov/nclb/methods/whatworks/edpicks.jht ml http://www2.ed.gov/nclb/methods/whatworks/edpicks.jht ml  Greater Good Center http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/education http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/education  National Center on Intensive Intervention http://www.intensiveintervention.org/ http://www.intensiveintervention.org/  Everyone Graduates Center http://www.every1graduates.org http://www.every1graduates.org Sarlo, R. (2015) SSTAGE Conference PPT