STUDENT INTERVENTION TEAM(SIT) - DEFINING THE PROCESS

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DEFINED OUTCOMES Develop an awareness of the district

guidelines for the SIT process Become familiar with the new SIT forms Understanding of expectations for SIT

process

1. Fidelity to the core curriculum and improved instructional practice.

2. Implementation of assessment and data analysis strategies to drive student achievement.

3. Utilization of the School Improvement Plan as a road map for all school initiatives and reforms.

3 COMMON EXPECTATIONS

THE STORY OF RTI – WHAT HAPPENS PRIOR TO A SIT REFERRAL?

SCHOOL STARTS IN AUGUST!

Students Take Fall Assessments

DATA TEAMS MEET TO LOOK AT SCHOOL DATA AND IDENTIFY STUDENT NEEDS

DEREK’S 4TH GRADE TEACHER (WITH HER GRADE-LEVEL DATA TEAM) CREATES TARGETED INSTRUCTIONAL GROUPS & WRITES HER ILP’S

Derek is placed on

an ILP

DEREK’S TEACHER MEETS WITH HER GRADE LEVEL AT END OF THE SECOND DATA CYCLE TO ASSESS STUDENT MOVEMENT

Several students, including Derek, did not achieve the

SMART goal – Teacher starts targeted intervention

AFTER ANOTHER DATA CYCLE, DEREK’S TEACHER SHARES WITH HER TEAM THAT HE (AND TWO OTHER STUDENTS) ARE NOT MAKING PROGRESS…

Her team recommends that she increase the

time/frequency of the intervention from 2x/week

to 5X/week.

AT THE END OF THE NEXT DATA TEAM CYCLE, DEREK’S TEACHER SHARES THAT EVERYONE RESPONDED TO THE INCREASED TIME IN THE INTERVENTION, EXCEPT DEREK.

Derek’s teacher initiates a SIT

Referral

Now we will shift into our study of the SIT process and learn what

happens next for Derek!

PROBLEM SOLVING CYCLE: DISCOVERING A ROOT CAUSE

(Howell, Patton, & Deiotte, 2008)

NEW SIT FORMS

Let’s take a walk through the new forms…

STUDENT INTERVENTION TEAM FORMS

Steps page Initial Referral Form (pg. 1) Parent Letter (pg. 2) BOE -- Literacy, Math, Social Emotional,

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (pgs 3a-3d)

Intervention Plan (pgs. 4a-6)

THE STUDENT INTERVENTION TEAM MAY INCLUDE:

Parent(s)/guardian (not optional) Student when appropriate Classroom teacher Other general ed. Teachers Special ed. Teachers Counselor, psychologist, social worker, nurse,

student advisor School administrator

TEAM MEMBER ROLES:

SIT chair person Designated Consultant Recorder Scheduler Time keeper

Note: Team member roles may rotate among the team

WHAT DOES THIS PROCESS LOOK LIKE?

Determine If:

Intervention is no longer necessaryContinue with current intervention (6-8 wks)Implement Alternative Intervention (6-8 wks)Consult with IEP team

WHAT IF A SEVERE DISABILITY IS SUSPECTED?(NOT SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITY)

LIKE… Hard Disability – vision, hearing Severe Communication Deficit Obvious cognitive impairment as observed by adaptive

functioning Dangerous Behaviors

It is appropriate to consult with IEP team prior to initiating the SIT process

SIT Process

Data Team Process

IEPProcess

Increased Level of

Intensity

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