RtI/ PBIS District Team RtI Process- Middle School and High School
Dec 31, 2015
RtI/ PBIS District Team
RtI Process- Middle School and High School
Learning Objectives• Learning Objectives:– Participants will learn about the framework
involved in each of the six phases of the MPS RtI Process. Screen, Diagnose, Match, Intervention, Progress Monitor, and Evaluation.
– This session will go over some reflective questions for participants to take back to their schools to ensure the RtI Framework is in place for all students.
• Success Criteria:– Participants will be successful when they can
articulate the required components of each of the six phases of the RtI process to all staff members at their school and understand what steps need to be taken to ensure each phase is implemented with fidelity.
Attention Signal
• Teacher: Claps twice• Participants: finish their conversations (10
seconds)• Teacher: Hocus Pocus• Participants: Everybody Focus• All student conversations end and focus is put
back to the front of the room on the teacher
Frayer Model
Your definition
Non example
Teacher Role
Example
Response to Intervention (RtI)
• What is RtI?– An organizational framework– A multi-level system of support – Goal = academic and behavioral success for ALL students
• Regular Education AND Special Education
• RtI is NOT…– A computer-based program– Just for special education students/students suspected of having special education
needs• Students should be referred for intervention to improve their academic skills and close the
achievement gap, NOT so that we can make a special education referral. A special education referral may occur after we have evidence that interventions are not working.
• Important Features– Culturally responsive practices– High quality instruction– Collaboration– Balanced assessment (standardized testing, benchmarks, unit tests, curriculum-based
measures, work samples, etc.)– Research and evidenced-based interventions– Progress monitoring
Response to Intervention
• Why RtI?– We want all students to succeed! – RtI has proven to close the achievement gap.– It’s a fluid way to evaluate and support all students
• Some students need a little more support… others need a lot more support
– Uses research and evidence-based techniques, interventions, strategies, and best practices
– Uses data to make decisions
A Tiered System of Support
Tier 1: All Students
Tier 2: One Adult/ Multiple Students
Tier 3: 1 Adult/ One or Two Students OR Many Adults/One or Two
Students
RtI Process
ScreenMedical Screening: you see a doctor yearly and he/she determines if you are high risk for any
ailments. If you are, you receive additional tests to determine if you need medical attention.
Hospitals can’t afford to give everyone all medical attention, have to screen for who needs it.
Screen
• Departments or Grade Level Teams look at available data to determine students in need:– SAIL– MAP (most recent MAP)– Teacher input, work samples
• Should occur before semesters so that students can be programmed into intervention courses/ intervention times
MAP
SAIL
Reflective Questions
• Do staff members know where available data is located?
• Do departments/ grade levels meet regularly and have data discussions?
• When and how can you screen all students prior to second semester?
• What questions or concerns do you have for the District RtI team (please post on Concerns Board)
Questions for us
• Discuss at your table: “What concerns, questions, or supports do you need from the RtI PBIS District Team”
• Each table send up one representative to the poster paper and write down a concern, question or support needed.
DiagnoseMechanical Diagnose: your car won’t start (you have screened that something is wrong), so you
need to diagnose the problem. Is it out of gas, did the battery die, is it an alternator, etc. Your diagnosis will determine what you do next.
Wouldn’t take to a mechanic if it is just out of gas.
Diagnose
• Intervention teacher and departments dig into MAP and other data to determine areas of need for each student.
• In high school students identified for intervention should take the MAP during the MAP window.
Diagnose
• Intervention students are diagnosed on easyCBM (DIBELS for MS literacy)– Middle School students take grade level benchmark– High School students:• Use RIT to determine instructional level
~OR~• Go back three grade levels• Student takes first progress monitoring probe
Diagnose Math
• Benchmark or first Probe:– Student raw score correct turned into a percentile• See Detailed Percentiles Table on easyCBM
– If below 10th percentile lower 2 grade levels– Student goal of 50th percentile, then increase
grade level probe– High School: for 8th grade probes goal of 99th
percentile
Name or probe and time of year (Math Numbers and Operation- Fall)
Student’s raw score correct
Student Percentile
Student Grade Level Intervention Level Attempted
Percentile Result
Bruce 9 6 5 Down 2 grades, attempt 4th grade
Sara 7 7 3 Down 2 grades, attempt 5th grade
Clark 10 7 29 Stay at this grade level
Martha 7 4 60 Go up a grade level, attempt 5th grade
Peter 9 7 30 Stay at this grade level
Intervention Grade Level
CC to Intervene around
CC to Intervene around
CC to Intervene around
8th Expressions & Equations
Geometry Functions
7th Ratios & Proportional Relationships
Expressions & Equations
6th Ratios & Proportional Relationships
Expressions & Equations
5th Number & Operations Base Ten
Number & Operations Fractions
4th Number & Operations Base Ten
Operations & Algebraic Thinking
Number & Operations Fractions
Diagnose HS Literacy
• First Probe (HS):– Can use students MAP RIT or go down 3 grade
levels (just like with math)– Use Students Raw Score• Words Read (Fluency)• Questions Correct (Comprehension)
– Use easyCBM Literacy Chart to determine if appropriate grade level
– May need to adjust up or down
Student Grade Level Intervention Level Attempted
Words Read Result
Bruce 9 6 92 Down 2 grades, attempt 4th grade
Sara 10 7 140 Stay at this grade level
Clark 10 7 150 Stay at this grade level
Martha 9 4 145 Go up a grade level, attempt 5th grade
Peter 9 7 95 Down 2 grade levels, attempt 5th grade
Middle School Literacy
• DIBELS is used– DORF for fluency– DAZE for Comprehension
• Using table (next slide)– Mastery- go up a level– Instructional- stay at this level– Frustration- lower level
DIBELS RangesInstructional Level DORF Range DAZE Range
6th Mastery 120Instructional 95-119 Frustration 0-94
Mastery 21+Instructional 15-20Frustration 0-14
5th Mastery 130+Instructional 105- 129 Frustration 0-104
Mastery 24+Instructional 18-23Frustration 0-17
4th Mastery 115+Instructional 95- 114 Frustration 0- 94
Mastery 24+Instructional 20-23Frustration 0-19
3rd Mastery 100+Instructional 80-99 Frustration 0-79
Mastery 19+Instructional 14-18Frustration 0-13
Reflective Questions
• Do teachers use/ know how to use easyCBM?– DIBELS??
• What PD/ training/ resources do we need to ensure teachers know how to diagnose using these tools?
• Do teachers know how to drill back into MAP data?
Questions for us
• Discuss at your table: “What concerns, questions, or supports do you need from the RtI PBIS District Team”
• Each table send up one representative to the poster paper and write down a concern, question or support needed.
MatchIf the doctor diagnoses that you have high
cholesterol that is causing your heart burn he/she wouldn’t give you cough syrup, he/she would give
you medicine and advice on lowering your cholesterol.
• After the teacher/ teacher teams have diagnosed the student areas of need, intervention grade level, etc
• Match the student to appropriate interventions, best practices, time for intervention, and other considerations
• Interventions are NOT a computer program• Interventions are the teacher doing what they
do best, teaching students in what they need.• Computer programs/ online sites/ etc used to
assist with intervention and manage many students receiving an intervention at the same time
• Interventions are like learning how to cook instead of just reading a recipe– A good cook has to be aware of al the possible ingredients and
cooking methods out there– They can then use various ingredients and cooking methods to
make a great meal based on what the needs and preferences are for whoever is eating
• A teacher needs to be aware of all the techniques, strategies, etc available
• Have to be able to combine these based on student need to help each individual student progress as a learner
Those “Ingredients”• General teacher best practices– Discuss, share, practice as staff members
• RtI PBIS Website– Under Resources– More coming
• Math and Literacy Departments• Internet sites*• RtI books, research studies, etc
Reflective Questions
• Are teachers aware of all the interventions, techniques, best practices, etc
• Do teachers know CCSS?• As a school do you have time to discuss as a
group amongst experts what is available and what works and what doesn’t work?
• Do you have any staff members who can go out and research for other strategies, techniques, etc?
Questions for us
• Discuss at your table: “What concerns, questions, or supports do you need from the RtI PBIS District Team”
• Each table send up one representative to the poster paper and write down a concern, question or support needed.
InterventionOnce it has been determined that your car has a
broke alternator, you need to leave your car at the mechanic for the day and someone there who
knows what they are doing has to fix it.
Literacy Intervention• Intervention must given by a Reading licensed
teacher• Explicit small group, one on one, computer based
programs (Odyssey)• Groups should be 2-5 students at a time• Minimum of 20 minutes at least 2-3 times per week• Can be a course, during “ELO” time, or a blended lab• Must be IN ADDITION to their Tier 1 instruction
Math Intervention• Intervention must given by a Math licensed teacher• Explicit small group, one on one, computer based
programs (Math RFP coming end of October)• Groups should be 2-5 students at a time• Minimum of 20 minutes at least 2-3 times per week• Can be a course, during “ELO” time, or a blended lab• Must be IN ADDITION to their Tier 1 instruction
• During intervention time the teacher works with the whole group, small group, individual students (rotating students on computers) around their areas of concern
• A variety of individualized activities, etc
Reflective Questions
• Do intervention teachers have a repertoire of interventions/ strategies to do in a class or during an intervention time?
• Does the school have time embedded within the day for interventions
• Does the school have an intervention course schedule?
• Does the school have enough certified teachers?
Questions for us
• Discuss at your table: “What concerns, questions, or supports do you need from the RtI PBIS District Team”
• Each table send up one representative to the poster paper and write down a concern, question or support needed.
Progress Monitor and Record
The doctor has determined that you need to lower your cholesterol by losing weight. You have been matched to the intervention of going to the gym three times a week. To monitor how it is working
you will weigh yourself every Sunday morning and record your weight in a diet journal.
• Teachers delivering the interventions must regularly progress monitor all students receiving an intervention.
Literacy
• 9-12th grade: easyCBM (online)– Every 5th intervention session– Next subsequent progress monitoring probe in the
area of concern at the intervention grade level– Fluency: 1 minute to read a passage• Must be done one on one with student
– Comprehension: read a passage and answer questions (no time limit)• Entire class can do at same time silently
Literacy
• 6-8th grade: DIBELS Next– Every 5th intervention session– Fluency: DORF• 1 minute to read a passage• Must be done one on one with student
– Comprehension: DAZE• 3 minutes, read and circle the missing word• Entire class can do at same time silently
– May be difficult to have entire class stop at same time, etc
MATH
• 6-12th grade: easyCBM (online)– Every 10th intervention session– Next subsequent progress monitoring probe in the
area of concern at the intervention grade level– All taken online and corrected instantly– 16 questions– Must adjust raw score to a percentile
Math
• During weeks when no easyCBM is used it is best practice to conduct a summative assessment of the students growth– Odyssey Assessment (recommended)– A created progress monitoring • 20 math questions around the area of concern, etc
Recording Progress Monitoring
• EXCEED is used• Every student must have a plan created in
EXCEED– Use a pre-created template– Instructions online
• Within a week of receiving a progress monitoring score, scores need to be updated on Exceed
• Plan creation takes around 2-3 minutes; score updating takes less than a minute
Reflective Questions
• Are teachers trained in easyCBM, Odyssey, DIBELS, EXCEED?
• Are intervention teachers updating/ viewing EXCEED regularly (individual or as a teacher team)? Is their time scheduled during teacher meetings to do this?
Questions for us
• Discuss at your table: “What concerns, questions, or supports do you need from the RtI PBIS District Team”
• Each table send up one representative to the poster paper and write down a concern, question or support needed.
EvaluateYour doctor determines you have high cholesterol
and wants you to monitor your weight while working out 3 times a week. After a month he/she
wants you to call and see if adjustments need to be made based on if you are losing appropriate weight.
• Progress monitoring is used to assess students’ academic and behavioral performance, to measure student improvement or responsiveness to instruction and to evaluate the fidelity and effectiveness of instruction.
• Teachers and teacher teams should be monitoring students on an intervention
• District uses 3 point rule
Example Academic Graph Goal of 48
If the three data points are ThenAbove the aim line and the target score End intervention plan and
Increase the target in a new plan
Change to next sequence skill in a new plan
Reduce support, fade to Tier 1
Above the aim line but NOT at target score Continue implementation until target is reached
Around the aim line Continue implementation until target is reached
Both above and below the aim line Continue implementation, collect and review data until data rule can be applied
Below aim line Dig deeper and/or make a teaching change
Check/Improve fidelity of intervention
Intensify current intervention
Change intervention
Refer to Tier 3
Questions to ask Not responding
• Intensify the intervention• Longer intervention time• Intervention more often• A different intervention, strategies,
techniques• Conduct intervention with more fidelity• Alter intervention setting/ teacher/ etc• Tier 3 intervention
Reverse Request For Assistance
• Form completed by teacher/ teacher team making BIT aware that there is a student who is not responding to the intervention
• The BIT looks at available data, has conversation with teacher, etc and makes a determination of next steps.
• **For students showing that they are not responding, not for all students who just aren’t reaching their goal. They could be responding, just not at their goal yet.**
Reflective Questions
• Do departments meet regularly and discuss students on intervention using EXCEED data?
• Does the BIT meet monthly on Academic Tier 2 and loo at system fidelity?
• Does the school use the Reverse Request for Assistance form to inform the BIT that further analysis of a student is needed?
Questions for us
• Discuss at your table: “What concerns, questions, or supports do you need from the RtI PBIS District Team”
• Each table send up one representative to the poster paper and write down a concern, question or support needed.
More Information• RtI/ PBIS Website: – MPS webiste: Families: Educational Resources– http://tinyurl.com/mpsrtipbis
• MPS RtI PBIS Youtube page– http://youtube.com/mpspbis
• MPS RtI PBIS Pinterest Page– http://pitnerest.com/mpspbis
• Your External Coach
RtI PBIS Coach
• Northwest and Central Region:– Gayle Mahan
• East and Southwest Region:– Latasha Hodge
• Innovation Region:– Brian Rudolph
Keep Calm & Teach On!
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO FOR OUR STUDENTS!!!
RtI Process- Middle School and High School
MPS Board of School Directors
Michael Bonds, Ph.D., President, District 3Meagan Holman, Vice President, District 8Mark Sain, District 1Jeff Spence, District 2Annie Woodward, District 4Larry Miller, District 5Tatiana Joseph, Ph.D., District 6Claire Zautke, District 7Terrence Falk, At-Large
Senior Team
Darienne B. Driver, Ed.D., Superintendent
Erbert Johnson, CPA, Chief of StaffTina Flood, Chief Academic OfficerKaren Jackson, Ph.D., Chief Human Capital OfficerRuth Maegli, Acting Chief Innovation OfficerMichelle Nate, Chief Operations OfficerGerald Pace, Esq., Chief Financial OfficerKeith Posley, Ed.D., Chief School Administration OfficerSue Saller, Executive Coordinator, Superintendent’s Initiatives