RTIResponse to Instruction

The Three Tiers @ Taft

Tier 1Students at – or close to

grade level skillsInstruction during the

regular class periodCore Curriculum with

differentiation Examples:

In-Class cluster grouping, re-teaching,differentiation of strategies, content & skills.

The Three Tiers @ Taft

Tier 2:

Strategic & Targeted

Read 180 - Reading and Language Skills

MySkillsTutor – working on targeted math skills

The Three Tiers @ Taft

Tier 3

Interventions

Delivered with the

Help from our exceptional

learner department

may include a referral

for special education

testing.

Tier 1 in the Classroom = High Quality Instruction

Marzano’s Comprehension Strategies:1. Identifying similarities and differences2. Summarizing and note taking3. Reinforcing effort and providing recognition4. Homework and practice5. Nonlinguistic representations6. Cooperative learning7. Setting objectives and providing feedback8. Generating and testing hypotheses9. Cues, questions and advanced organizers

Tier 1 in the Classroom = High Quality Instruction

Project CRISS (Creating Independence through Student-owned Strategies

1. Note-taking strategies (power notes, underlining, highlighting, two-column notes)

2. Graphic Organizers (Venn diagrams, mapping, charts, content frames)

3. Study Cards

Tier 1 in the ClassroomDifferentiation

“What is fair isn’t always equal” - Rick Wormelli

Basic Differentiation1. Differ ways students take in information

(learning/Interest Profiles)2. Adjust time limits for those who finish early, finish late,

never start or never finish3. Differ assignments (through the used of data) based

on ability, readiness, skill level and knowledge of content

4. Assess progress of learning before, during and after5. Vary information gathering activities6. Give choice in learning preference when reasonable7. Keep the focus on state standards by allow students to

explore curriculum in different ways

Tier 1 in the ClassroomDifferentiation

Examples of Differentiation:1. Tiered Assignments – same entry point but process varies

according to student readiness2. Compacting – Determine what is mastered & plan for non-

mastery or enrichment 3. Anchor Activities – a main activity that all students are doing while

teacher pulls student groups for mini-lessons4. Interest Groups 5. Flex Grouping 6. Learning Contracts 7. Choice boards – students choose based on learning profile and

interest8. Criteria Cards9. Mini Rubrics

Tier 1 in the ClassroomOther Interventions

Copies of notes givenTake tests in non-distracting environmentExtra time for testsShortened assignmentsSigning agenda bookFrequent parent communicationPreferential seating

Key is Documentation

Tier 1 Steps

1. Classroom/Team Interventions2. RDS Documentation

Documentation should be specific and based on observable indicators such as grades, test scores, and behavior

3. Parent Notification of Action Plan by teachers/team

RTI information and downloadable documents can be found in the Guidance section of the Taft Website. You must be signed in to view these.

Taft RTI ProcessTier 1

Tier 2 Steps

1. Referral to Problem Solving team (Referral form on website) by team/teachers – return to guidance

2. Parent Notification of Problem Solving Meeting by guidance

3. Placement and Intervention Implementation

4. Progress Monitoring through Read180 and MySkills Tutor

Taft RTI ProcessTier 2

Tier 3 Steps

1. Problem solving team meeting

2. Parent notification (Guidance will send this form)

3. Action plan revised

4. Individualized student goals and small group instruction utilizing our special education teachers

5. Continued progress monitoring through Aimsweb

6. Possible referral for special needs services

Taft RTI ProcessTier 3

Goal is Growth

Growth at Taft