Technology and Learning Connections

Increasing student achievement through systemic alignment of technologies, policies, and curriculum in a multi-tiered system of supports.

Mobile devices, such as the iPhone and iPad, offer tremendous support in the areas of academic, psychological, and social engagement.

Here are some App examples:

Math Fractions: A quick and simple way for students to learn and understand fractions with interactive demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and simple quizzes.

Wolfram Alpha : Computational answer engine that gives just-in-time access to the world’s facts and data and calculates answers across different topics.

Blogsy: Great writing and blogging tool that makes writing and editing easy on an iPad. Drag and drop photos, videos, and web URLs.

See following resources for more APPS and ideas on how to help your child:

Resources:

http://www.rti4success.org/

http://www.florida-rti.org/

http://www.florida-rti.org/_docs/ParentResourceGuide_print_final.pdf

http://www.florida-rti.org/educatorResources/MTSS_Book_ImplComp_012612.pdf

Created by:Deberoh J. Watkins, Ed.S.

Orange County Public Schools

Information for Families

What is a Multi-- Tiered System of Supports?‐

MTSS is a term used to describe an evidence-based model that uses data based problemsolving to integrate academic and behavioral instruction and intervention.

The integrated instruction is provided to students at varying level of intensity based on student need.

The goal is to prevent learning and behavior problems and intervene early so that students can be successful.

Please Note:

1. MTSS is for ALL students:

a. All will be Tier 1b. Some will be Tier 1 and Tier 2c. Few will be Tier 1, Tier 2 and

Tier 3

2. MTSS is a process, not a program

3. MTSS is used by teachers to make instructional decisions

Tier IIIRefers to the interventionsthat are provided to individual students.

Tier II Refers to interventions that are provided to small groups of students who need more support than theare receiving at the CORE.

Tier IRefers to the high quality instruction that isprovided to all students in the general education classroom.

What happened to RtI?

• Multi tiered System of Supports‐(MTSS) is a more accurate termthat refers to one seamless systemproviding varying levelsof academic and behaviorsupports to studentsbased upon their need.

• The term RtI has been used to refer to the framework of multi-tiered supports.

• RtI refers to the 4th step of planning/problem solving process.

• MTSS is used to promote accurate and consistent language to convey Florida’s way of work.

What Can I Expect with MTSS?• Frequent updates of student

progress.

• Early identification of academic or behavioral

concerns at the firstsigns of difficulty.

• Help for your childthat increases ordecreases dependingon his or her needs.

• Information and involvement in planning and providinginterventions to help your child.

• Information about how your child is responding in the interventions being provided.

What do I do if I believe my child is struggling?• Talk with your child’s teacher

• Review and assist with homework assignments.

• Ask for regular progress monitoring reports.

.• Celebrate your child’s success.

• Learn more about the curriculum, assessments and interventions used in your child’s school.

• Participate in conferences and other meetings about your child.

How can I participate in MTSS?Families play a critical role in supporting what their children are learning in school. The more parents share in student learning the higher the student achievement.

Ask questions to learn more about MTSS in your child’s school.

• Is my child successful?

• How do I know?

• If not, why and what can we do differently?

• If needed, how is additional help going to beprovided? By Whom? How often? How long?

• What can I do to participate in problems solving about my child?

• What can I do to help with the interventions for my child at home?

• How will I know if interventions are working?