mission statement as a community of learners utilizing research and best practices, menomonie middle...
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Mission Statement
As a community of learners utilizing research and best practices, Menomonie Middle School meets the unique developmental
needs of ALL students, preparing them to become lifelong learners, caring individuals, and responsible citizens.
RtI GoalResponse to Learning
Our Response to Instruction is :Rigorous, Intentional, Appropriate, Committed,
and Relentless
MMS ParadigmWHAT I NEED (WIN)
Step I (Data Review Activity)Identify student need based on assessment data:(Who falls above grade level target, who falls below)
WKCE / SMARTER BALANCED AssessmentSTAREXPLOREDRPLucy CalkinsLocal Common Assessment / Curriculum Based
Formative/SummativeOther
MMS ParadigmWIN
Step 2Assign a minimum of 5 students to each core teacher for Tier II/III support. Depending on the level of need, these students may be identified for Title 1 and/or special education services in addition to WIN.
The act of assigning students will be done during the Data Review process and/or during Team Time in collaboration with school counselors and specified specialists.
Consider “best fit” when assigning students to core teachers. Who already has a quality rapport? Who possesses the greatest expertise in the area of need.
One Size Does Not Fit AllWIN
Step 3WIN teachers collaborate with assigned students and parents individually to: (Teleconferencing and/or electronic communication with parents/guardians may suffice.)
Develop a meaningful relationshipAssess learning gaps and needsDistinguish between academic need and social-behavioral need
Establish learning goals and a learning contractDetermine a schedule for interventions
Example learning contracts available upon request.Forms to document available in Google Drive• Student Profile• Student Needs Assessment
Scheduling WIN
Step 4When Designing WIN Schedules Consider:• Frequency necessary to see gains/ Minutes matter• Is a double dose appropriate?– If so, which course is best to eliminate?
• Is exploratory pull-out appropriate? • Consider alternative schedule to meet individual
needs. When possible plan schedule in June for next year.
Communicating WIN
Step 5• Use the Google Drive templates to document and store your learning plans
and intervention schedules. Google Drive Templates = Needs Assessment, Student ProfileWe will continue to customize to be more user friendly and accessible.
• Complete schedule change forms (available in Google Drive) to indicate potential changes to a student’s schedule.
• Provide copies of the learning contracts and schedules for parents/guardians/students.
• Share information with exploratory staff via email, voicemail, or other communication tool.
• Each Core teacher is ultimately responsible for the communication necessary for each student identified and assigned to his/her WIN intervention time.
Initiate Action Plan
Step 6• Establish a baseline – use a pre-assessment or formative
assessment(Some pre-assessments already exist. Consult with math and literacy teachers.)• Needs Assessment Tools exist in the RtI Handbook.• Provide instruction and practice learning activities.(Consult with specialists and/or math and literacy teachers for instructional ideas when necessary.)• Assess again• Repeat………..
Evaluate Action PlanIs WIN?
Step 7• Use pre, mid, and post-assessment data to evaluate growth
– multiple forms of data is necessary• Involve the student in this evaluationVisuals are recommended: Charts, Graphs, Progress Tracker
• Document growth or lack of in Google Drive• Adjust learning plan and/or schedule if necessary• Document schedule changes and learning plan changes in
Google Drive• Communicate changes: Student, Parent, Counselor,
Teachers, Specialists
What if WIN Isn’t Enough?
CARES – Another opportunity for Tier II Re-teaching
CARES – Another opportunity for Pull-out
BRAINZ – Before and/or After School support
FBA - Conduct an FBA (Functional Behavioral Analysis)
Guidance and Counseling – Referral
SAT - Referral
WINCelebrate Growth
Step 8• Celebrate Growth!Praise, other……
WINDon’t Give Up!
Step 9• Adjust learning plan– Re-assess need– Increase frequency– Change type of intervention– Adjust schedule– Consult specialists– Refer to SAT– Teach and model effort
WIN Reflection
Step 10
• Use our MMS cycle of Data Reviews to professionally reflect on what works and what doesn’t work
• Collaboratively reflect with colleagues• Journal and verbalize recommendations