Response to Intervention Implementation 2014-2015 Old Bridge Public Schools

RTI Implementation in Old Bridge Current System RTI: Goal 2014-2015 Our identification system (I&RS) and our intervention programs (ASP/EAP) run independently of each other. RTI combines our identification system and our intervention service programs into one cohesive unit. Summative assessment for decision making.. Universal screening to identify student strengths and weaknesses early on; Appropriate use of assessment tools (highly predictive, valid and reliable). “Trial and error” approach when developing, implementing and monitoring I&RS plans. Baselines for target skills are not usually established. Appropriate use of data to guide instructional decisions such as intervention plans and flexible grouping.

RTI Implementation in Old Bridge Current System RTI: Goal 2014-2015 1-2 tiers of service. Multiple tiers of service with each building onto the previous one. Little opportunity for collaboration among teachers and interventionists; Teachers with specialized training do not have the opportunity to provide peer coaching. Collaborative RTI Data Team meetings will be implemented and held on a monthly basis. There is a lack of continuity of services between buildings. All buildings will be using the same system, tools, and database. Interventionists will collaborate on a departmental level.

Tiers Tier II Interventions 10-15% Tier I Intensive Interventions 5-10% Tier II Interventions 10-15% Tier I Differentiated Core Instruction 80% or more

Tier I Program Focus & Intensity Assessment Setting Interventionist Differentiated core curriculum Program Preventative, proactive, low intensity Focus & Intensity Universal Screening (ideally 3x/year); Progress monitoring Assessment General education classroom and paraprofessional Setting Classroom teacher Interventionist

Tier II Program Focus & Intensity Assessment Setting Interventionist Increased time and intensity of exposure to core curriculum, specific interventions, and accommodations Program Proactive, moderate intensity, limited time, rapid response Focus & Intensity Progress monitoring for 6-8 weeks Assessment Small group in the classroom or another location Setting Classroom teacher, Interventionists, paraprofessionals, other service providers (SLP) Interventionist

Tier III Program Focus & Intensity Assessment Setting Interventionist Intensive individualized research-based interventions Program Reactive, high intensity, longer duration Focus & Intensity Individual progress monitoring towards specific goals; comprehensive assessment Assessment Small group, small ratio Setting Interventionist, other service providers (SLP) Interventionist

Types of Meetings Goal: RTI combines our identification system and our intervention service programs into one cohesive unit. October 1st PLC: RTI Data Team Meetings Parent Meetings Interventionists Meetings