Considerations & Technology-based Solutions

Agenda for this MorningConsider OIP & RtIConnection to AssessmentConnection to Research-based StrategiesTiers and TechnologyStructuring technology considerationsTechnology-based solutions

Who am I?Associate ProfessorMiddle/Secondary TeacherFather of FourWho are you?

Stage 2Research Based StrategiesAssessmentData TeamsInstructional Practice

National Conversation - RtIRtI stands for?There are _____ tiers?Three critical features of RtI include:_________

Three Models (Uses) of RTIPrediction & Preventionprediction of at-risk students and preventing students from falling behind

Remediationintervention for students with academic or behavioral difficulties

Disability Assessmentan intensive intervention test that is one component in the SLD determination process

Critical Elements of RtIImplementation of a differentiated curriculum with different instructional methods Two or more tiers of increasingly intense, scientific, research-based interventions

Critical Elements of RtIIndividual problem-solving model or standardized intervention protocol for intervention tiers (possibly in combination)Progress monitoring to assess entire class progress and individual student progressExplicit decision rules for assessing learners progress (e.g., level and/or rate)

What Does RtI Implementation Look Like?Students receive high-quality, research-based instruction by qualified staff in their general education setting (primary intervention)General education instructors and staff assume an active role in students assessment in that curriculumSchool staff conduct universal screening of (a)academics and (b)behavior (> 1/yr)School staff implement specific, research-based interventions to address the students difficulties

Core of OIP & RtIPlease list three research-based practices that you your staff uses across the course of a week?Describe it?How do you know it is evidence-based?

Implications - NeedsLiteracyMathematicsBehavior

What we Know

The Performance GapYears in SchoolDemandsSkills andThe Gap2013-20145 the9 the9 the1Yr2Yrs1 1/2Yrs2 1/2Yrs

What is Available to Us?Research-based InterventionsEvaluating Product/Curriculum/Instructional ResourcesAssessment Tools

Research on the WebBest Evidence Encyclopedia (B.E.E.)This website offersreliable, unbiased information onhigh-qualityevaluationsof educationalprograms.

Oregons Big IdeasBig Ideas in Beginning ReadingFocuses on BIG IDEAS of early literacy: phonemic awareness, alphabetic principle, fluency with text, vocabulary, and comprehension.

Fl Center for Reading Research

FCRR KeyType of Program1 = Core Reading Program2 = Supplemental or Intervention Program3 = Technology-Based Program4 = Program that may be implemented by a tutor or mentor5 = Intervention or Remedial Program for students above third grade Reading ComponentPA = Phonemic AwarenessP = PhonicsF = FluencyV=VocabularyC = Comprehension

+ = some aspects of this component taught and/or practiced++ = most aspects+++ = all aspectsn/a = not addressed

What We KnowNational Institute for Literacy - nifl.govThe National Institute for Literacy, a federal agency, provides leadership on literacy issues, including the improvement of reading instruction for children, youth, and adults.

What We Know - WWCWhat Works Clearinghouseies.ed.gov/ncee/wwcInstitute of Education Sciences Database sharing what we know about related research specific to standards and the research arm of NCLB.

Doing What Works IES & WWCPractice SummariesOverview & Issues it AddressesLearn What WorksUnderstand the research behind the practiceSee How it WorksSchools engaged in the practiceDo What WorksUse examples of tools

Center on InstructionProvides Links and Downloads for:Scientifically Based ResearchReadingMathScienceSpecial EducationEnglish Language Learners

RtI Action NetworkA program of the National Center for Learning Disabilities Offers a guide educators and families in the large-scale implementation of RtIAccess research reportsHow to tipsTemperature of what is happening in the field

National Center on RtITechnical assistance to states and districts and building the capacity of states to assist districts in implementing proven models for RTI.ReportsProducts for considerationEvidence-based practices for High SchoolConsiderations for implementation

Progress Monitoring National Center on Progress MonitoringTools for comparisonTools for understanding ways to completeResources for applicationOrganized for portal entrance/use byTeacherFamilyAdministrator

20+ Reports on Adolescent Literacy

RtI - Tutorials

Professional Development for Teachers/Administrators/Para educators/ParentsThe IRIS CenterRtI - An OverviewRtI - AssessmentRtI - Reading InstructionRtI - Putting it All Together

Special ConnectionsModules for EducatorsCurriculum Based MeasurementInstructional PracticesPositive Behavioral SupportsFunctional Behavior AssessmentsProfessional Collaboration

http://www.specialconnections.ku.edu

What We KnowKUs Center for Research on Learninghttp://www.ku-crl.org/projects/

Strategic Instruction Modelhttp://www.ku-crl.org/sim/

What We KnowResources - Application Tomorrow

The Literacy Webwww.literacy.uconn.eduReading Rocketswww.readingrockets.orgIntervention Centralhttp://www.interventioncentral.org/Reading is Fundamentalhttp://www.rif.org/

UDL Framework for Consideration

When I say AT you say?1.2.3.4.5.6.

Principle OneSupporting Recognition LearningProvide multiple examplesHighlight critical featuresProvide multiple media formatsSupport background contexts

Some ExamplesReadingReadplease.comTexthelp.comSetting an Anchorhttp://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/Representing Materialhttp://nlvm.usu.edu/en/NAV/vlibrary.html

Principle TwoSupport Strategic LearningProvide flexible models of skilled performance Provide opportunities to practice with supports Provide ongoing, relevant feedback Offer flexible opportunities for demonstrating skill

Some ExamplesPracticehttp://www.inspiration.comSkill demonstrationMicrosofts PPT - Star WarsInspire DataApples - iMovieMicrosofts Movie MakerPhotoStory

Principle ThreeSupport Affective Learning - Provide alternative means for engagementOffer choices of content and tools Offer adjustable levels of challenge Offer choices of rewards Offer choices of learning context

Some ExamplesSoftware Products - Adjustable levelshttp://www.techmatrix.org/Type to LearnLearning contextHands onConnect to previous understandingChoice of RewardsWhat makes you tick?

Bringing UDL to Life

Text-to-Speech ApplicationsFree text-to-speech softwareCustomize font and background colorReads text via Windows clipboard from any program (copy/paste)Reads e-mail emoticons such as :) or :(Adjustable voice speed (rate)Low vision color option

Text-to-SpeechNaturalReader is a Text to Speech software with natural sounding voices. This easy to use software can convert any written text such as MS Word, Webpage, PDF files, and Emails into spoken words. NaturalReader can also convert any written text into audio files such as MP3 or WAV for your CD player or iPod.http://www.naturalreaders.com/

Scan and Reading Systemswww.kurzweiledu.comWYNN

Kurzweil 3000www.freedomscientific.com

Text-to-Speech ProductsPremier Accessibility Suitehttp://www.readingmadeez.comText-to-speech softwareAudio output - multiple voicesHighlights text as it speaksStatic Toolbar

Texthelp - Read and Write Goldhttp://www.texthelp.comText-to-speech softwareAudio output - multiple voicesHighlights text as it speaksReads on fly for any application

Text-to-Speech - Becoming UniversalFirefoxs Text-to SpeechClick Speak Bundle Does the TrickAcrobat Reader - Free Version

Digital Text - Web ResourcesMontgomery County Public Schools - MDHigh-Incidence Accessible Technologies (HIAT)

Created a number of resources for their teachers and a wonderful website for digital text resources

http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/hiat/resources/digital_text.shtm

Digitized TextBookShare - 33,450 books and 150 periodicals that are converted to Braille, large print or text to speech audio files. New $32 million dollar grant from US Department of Education to enhance access to books in a digital DAISY Format.http://www.bookshare.org/

Gutenberg Project - over 20,000 titleshttp://www.gutenberg.org/Free books to downloadText-based for computer and hand held devicesIncreasingly digitized audio books for MP3 Players

Thinking Reader - tomsnyder.comYour students will: Apply reading strategies to improve understanding and fluency Read and interpret a variety of literary works Understand and acquire new vocabulary Monitor their own comprehension and make modifications when understanding breaks down Answer different types and levels of questions such as open-ended, literal, and interpretative as well as test-like questions such as multiple choice and short answer Paraphrase and summarize text to recall, inform, or organize ideas Describe mental images that text descriptions evoke

Read 180 - scholastic.comRead 180Whole Group Direct InstructionSmall Group Direct InstructionRead 180 Software InteractionModeling and Independent ReadingWhole Group Wrap-UpBuilt-In Progress Monitoring

Start-to-FinishStart-to-Finish Series - donjohnston.comLiteracy Starters - vocab and decodingLibrary - background knowledgeCore Content - comprehension

WordMaker & Simon Sounds it Out

Podcasting, Audio Books, & More - Oh My!

Student demonstrate knowledgeInformation on the goMultiple means for representationNarrated Book series

Graphic OrganizersKidspiration/Inspiration

Graphic Organizers

Graphic organizers & Digital mapping toolsGIST is designed from the ground up for use in classrooms incorporating the Content Enhancement Routines. Developed with the KU-CRL, GIST offers a robust tool set for educators to create and present CE devices with diverse learners, teaching critical content to all.

www.gistplan.com

Literacy Considerations - ResourcesBook BuilderCreate a bookShare BooksStudents Demonstrate knowledge

Additional Resources to Consider for Literacy Building

Literacy Considerations - ResourcesKerpoofMake a MovieMake a Photo

AnimotoMake a MovieInteractive experienceAudioVideoDemonstration

Literacy Considerations - ResourcesDiscovery LearningAnchor the LearningVideosAudioWriting CenterLinks to Standards

Literacy Considerations - ResourcesRead, Write, Thinkhttp://www.readwritethink.org/LessonsStudent Interactive ResourcesWeb Resources for LiteracyThinkfinityhttp://www.thinkfinity.org/Manages the Literacy NetworkManages Marco Polo

Thank YouQuestionsContact Information - seanj@ku.edu

**Make connection between the two

Another way we can consider ATNot doing a good jobwith all the tools we can do bettertier examination or OIP based interventions offer the opportunity**Discuss that what I plan to discuss will be connected with Stage 2 of the Four Stage OIP ProcessI will not be limited to this but this is where Ill target my time*Emphasize here that the Research Based Strategies component and how the growth in this area has been tremendous in what we are learning aS WELL AS HOW IT IS BEING MADE AVAILABLE.searchable data basesmethodology stated and comparedexamining products and interventions**Introduce nationally states re having conversations OH is having on OIP within the framework of RtIIL mandated state plans submittedKS MTSSCA/NY**Review what I believe we know***They can use the term scientifically based as well to clarify what they know and the like*Make the point that RtI covers a great deal of information but specific to Literacy we are learning a bunch

For our purposes today I am going to focus on Literacy*Set the stage that we have RtI and there is a federal push

Folks see this as an Elementary Pushstates are starting to focus beyond prek-6*This graphic illustrates the dynamic that operates behind the performance gap that struggling adolescent readers confront. Our research has shown that the acquisition of basic reading skills tends to plateau around the 5-6th grade level. However, the demands of the curriculum continue to grow.

Part of the National Center on LDwhy is this occurringwhat does this meanask them when what we generally duewhen do we stop these efforts?****They have collected their research over the years and organized them have access and understanding*Center to examine effective reading practicesmethodologyreportssharing in a manner conducive to making assessments**********************Wiki UseCollaborative Projects using wikis where students combine knowledge Project based learning - cross curricular projects at middle school levelthematic unitsStudent demonstrate knowledgeOnline resource for the classWikis as a classroom webpage (calendar, to do, notes, tips to students)Wiki filing cabinets for teachers**Show them this in action and ask what they are using right now for there resources?*Another one that offers some added features if you are wiling to pay*Make the point that there are a variety of systems available for this purpose and they are increasingly becoming accessible in varied formats**If I havent already done this go to the Newspaper and show the Print Function and then have it read to the user.

Also need to mention Balabolka - http://www.cross-plus-a.com/balabolka.htm*******Look to download in YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHGo-64dXJc&feature=player_embedded*****Take them to the Online Activity******