1. Elementary Math Tier I Priorities Increase rigor through effective higher-level questioning strategies Use UPS Check for problem solving Implement math workshop model Engage students with the vocabulary of the standards (Interactive Word Wall)

2. Secondary Math Tier I Priorities Engage students with the vocabulary of the standards (Interactive Word Wall) Use UPS Check for problem solving Implement math workshop model Increase rigor through effective higher-level questioning strategies

3. Elementary Science Tier I Priorities Use STEMscopes and AIMS as primary resources for instruction Engage students with the vocabulary of the standards Follow TEA guidelines for percentage of daily hands-on instruction (80% in K-1, 60% in 2-3, 50% in 4-5) Use 5E model for Tier I delivery

4. Secondary Science Tier I Priorities Create and evaluate formative assessments to more tightly align with the standards Provide appropriate instruction for SPED and 504 students Engage students with the vocabulary of the standards

5. Elementary Social Studies Tier I Priorities Integrate social studies content within the ELAR Tier I block Use primary and secondary sources Create and use maps, timelines, graphs and other visual resources Engage students with the vocabulary of the standards through daily instruction that includes reading and writing

6. Secondary Social Studies Tier I Priorities Implement workshop model (Whole-Part-Whole) Use primary and secondary source documents Implement SIOP protocols when working with English language learners Engage students with the vocabulary of the standards

7. Elementary ELAR Tier I Priorities Engage students in the three kinds of thinking in response to authentic reading and writing (close reading) Implement workshop model in reading and writing Implement guided reading within the reading workshop Engage students with the vocabulary of the standards

8. Secondary ELAR Tier I Priorities Use close reading to engage students in the text and promote thinking at higher levels Engage students with the vocabulary required by the standards Implement Workshop Model