CINDY EDWARDS, RTI- DYSLEXIA/504 ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR AUSTIN ISD 2012 RtI A Focus on Early Reading Within A Multi-Tiered Preventative Framework

Objectives Describe the characteristics and current research base on the RtI Multi-Tiered Preventative Framework in primary grade reading What is RtI in early reading? What is evidence-based instruction? How should RtI in early reading be implemented? How should intervention responsiveness be determined? What instruments can we rely upon to guide our instruction? What progress monitoring instruments can we use?

RtI in Early Reading Comprehensive school-wide frameworks for which students at risk for reading difficulties are identified and are provided with evidence based and data- informed instruction and interventions before they fall farther behind their peers or result in grade retention

Eliminate the Gap We know- students who struggle with reading in the early grades are likely to continue to struggle if they receive only typical instruction. Francis, Shaywitz, Stuebing, Shaywitz, & Fletcher, 1996; Jewel, 1988; Torgesen& Burgess, 1998

Essential Characteristics of Effective Instruction for Reading Multi-tiered preventative systems Evidence-based classroom reading instruction Supplemental intervention provided when needed Student progress is monitored and outcomes evaluated. Student assessment data are examined regularly, and decisions related to intervention are based on student data. Sufficient teacher professional development is provided so that high-quality instruction is delivered with fidelity to evidence-based programs and practices. On-going follow-up support and coaching is provided for teachers and support staff Gersten et al., 2008 ; Kovaleski& Black, 2010

3 Tiers Tier 1 intervention (primary prevention): quality evidence-based, differentiated classroom reading instruction and universal screening to identify students at-risk for reading difficulties Tier 2 intervention(secondary intervention or secondary prevention): supplemental intervention provided to students identified as at-risk for reading difficulties Tier 3 intervention (tertiary intervention or tertiary prevention): higher intensity intervention for students with inadequate response in Tier 2

A Closer Look at Features of Effective Instruction * Multi-Tiered Preventative System for Reading provides well integrated instruction that focuses on the foundations of early literacy * Evidence Based Classroom Reading Instruction

Early Literacy Building Blocks and Associated Component skills Oral Language Phonological Awareness Print Knowledge Oral Language Phonological Awareness Print Knowledge Phonemic Awareness Phonics Vocabulary Fluency Comprehension Spelling Writing Phonemic Awareness Phonics Vocabulary Fluency Comprehension Spelling Writing

Examples Evidence Based Instruction That Supports Early Literacy Building Blocks: K5_literacyTAP.html phonHierarchyGuid.html - english eading.html

Dialogic Reading PEER Sequence Prompts the child to say something about the book. Evaluates the child’s response. Expands the child’s response by rephrasing and adding information. Repeats the prompt to make sure the child has learned from the expansion. This is a short interaction between the child and the adult.

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ULUM/RTI/TAP/ELA/DIAGNOSTICGUIDE_RDG _K12.HTML - PHONAWARENES HTML * Supplemental Intervention Provided When Needed * Student Progress is Monitored and Outcomes Evaluated * Supplemental Intervention Provided When Needed * Student Progress is Monitored and Outcomes Evaluated

LETRS: WHERE BEST PRACTICE BECOMES EVERYDAY PRACTICE TPRI & TEJAS LEE WORDS OF OUR WORLD (WOW) * Professional Development * On-going Support and Coaching

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