taft rti staff presentation
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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