rti is different. why is rti different? why is rti different? is notis an instructional programa...
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RTI IS DIFFERENT
WHY IS RTI DIFFERENT?
Is Not IsAn instructional program A framework to implement effective
practices
A group of students that leaves your room for extra instruction
A system of matching resources to each individuals student’s needs
Possible to implement alone A collaborative effort
The same for every school Uniquely designed for each building
A special ed, a general ed, a Title 1, a Talented and Gifted initiative
An “Every” Education Initiative
An educational fad A systematic method for delivering instruction, based on research and effective large scale implementation
D I F F E R E N T Data Individual Needs Focus Families Engaging Instruction Responding Everyone (Not just special education or Title) Never Ending Teaming
Data
Core Instruction – The of RTI
Decision Rules – Is this intervention working or not? How do you know?
Triangulate your Data
What does the data around your implementation look like?
Individual needs
If we aren’t responding to the needs of individual children each day then what are we doing?
• What is the role of the teacher?• What is the role of the
administrator?• What is the role of the specialists?
Focus
Systems level thinking – NOT the squeaky wheel.
Direct the resources to support students Time is the variable – How do we catch them
up? How can we improve instruction?
Families
Family Involvement vs. Family Engagement
Shared responsibility in which we engage families in meaningful ways to support learning and development.
Who are the families in your school that are NOT engaged? Do they have children who are struggling learners?
What are you doing as a system to connect with all families in a manner that respects their individual differences?
Everyone
All Students All Staff
Any Questions??
Responding systematically
“If the leader comes on too strong, the culture will rebel (and guess who is leaving town – cultures don’t leave town.” – Michael Fullan
Classroom Response Team Response Building Response
Engaging instruction
Instruction
Fam
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Invo
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Instructional Leadership
Family & Community Involvement
Professional Capacity
Learning Climate
InstructionInstructional visionSchool staff develop and implement a coherent school-wide instructional program based on the school’s vision and mission.
Content and pedagogyTeachers engage all students in rigorous lessons aligned with the school’s instructional goals and the appropriate standards.
Data-driven improvementTeachers address all students’ needs by using student work and assessments to make instructional decisions.
• Effective+ Efficient= EngagingHave you communicated your instructional expectations? Do you monitor those expectations? Do you give explicit feedback?
Never ending
Cutting Edge Constantly evolving Stay on top of the research Implement and then Innovate
TeamsTake two minutes of private think time and record every team meeting
you have been involved in since the beginning of school?
GO!• Did you have the school decision maker at each meeting?
• Did you have a clear agenda with everyone knowing why you were there?
• Do you know what decisions were made and who was responsible for ensuring all decisions were followed through on?
How do your team processes ensure you ACT and not REACT?