The Process



The Process

Step 1: Identification
A)    The teacher identifies concern based on the following documentation:
a. Classroom level assessments (NWEA, running records, writing rubrics, math unit assessments, exit slips, behavior taking sheets, etc.)
b. Student work samples
c. Proficiency-Based Standards Data
d. Teacher observations.

B)    The teacher records and fills out the Student Learning Organizer

C)    The teacher initiates communication with parents and documents the date on the Student Learning Organizer




Step 2: Grade Level Team Think Tank (TIER 1)

A)    The teacher talks with the Grade Level Team Leader to schedule time to discuss the student concerns.

B)     The teacher and grade level colleagues set goals and discuss accommodations, which address identified needs (for example, Student will demonstrate adequate academic progress from current level to ____; Student will reduce interruptions or outbursts from 8 per hour to 4 per hour.).

C)    The teacher implements suggested interventions/plan based on team discussion consistently for 4-6 weeks of school. Document intervention implementation on Student Learning Organizer. Classroom teacher will progress monitor and continue to collect data

D)    The teacher reviews student progress measured by:
a. Classroom level assessments (formal assessments, running records, writing rubrics, math unit assessments, exit slips, behavior data, etc.)
b.     Student Work
c.      Teacher and Specialist Observations.

After classroom based interventions have been implemented for 4-6 weeks, student progress toward goal is measured, and if student progress continues to be a concern, move to Step 3 of the RtI (SST) process.





Step 3: Option 1

Data Reviews

The Student Support Coordinator will meet with RtI teachers and classroom teachers to review data after fall, winter, and spring assessments have been completed. This group will examine the data and based on assessment results and teacher input, some students will receive additional support focused on specific skills. A specific plan will be created with goals, duration, time, who is responsible. 

Step 3: Option 2

Student Support Team (SST) - (TIER 2 & 3)

A)    The teacher determines increased assistance/intervention is needed using the following:
a. Classroom level assessments (NWEA, DRA, CORE, PAST, DBLS, RAN/RAS, running records, writing rubrics, math unit assessments, exit slips, behavior charts, etc.)
b. Student Work
c. Teacher and Specialist Observations.
d. Tier 1 supports did not show expected growth

B)      The teacher contacts the Student Support Coordinator (SSC) to schedule an SST meeting. The meeting will include the classroom teacher and grade level instructional team leader, and will be scheduled on specific SST mornings. (These meetings can be scheduled at other times if the need is more urgent.)

C)    The Student Support Coordinator will meet with classroom teacher to determine student's needs and which interventionists should be invited to the SST meeting.


D)    At the SST meeting, the small group will meet to discuss strategies/suggestions and create a Student Intervention Plan that includes the following:
1. Duration- This plan should be implemented for 4-6 at the Tier 2 level before advancing to the Tier 3 level. Tier 3 should be implemented for 6-8 weeks.
2. Specific detailed goals and accommodations
3. Include a plan for progress monitoring.
4. Scheduled follow up meeting date
5. Responsibilities of the team
6. Description and location of the suggested intervention

E)     After the intervention has been implemented for 4-8 weeks, the SST Core Team Coordinator will reconvene the team to review progress monitoring data related to the goal as well as overall student progress. The team will determine whether to discontinue to intervention based on positive growth, continue with the current level of support, or increase to a tier 3 support.

If the student has received tier 1, tier 2, and tier 3 supports and progress is still limited, move to step 4.



Step 4: Special Education Referral

A)    Contact the Special Education Student Support Coordinator. The SSC will send the referral link to the classroom teacher and other relevant staff.

B)     Once all staff that have worked with the student have completed their own referral form, the SSC will contact the group and parents about scheduling a first step meeting.

C)    Staff who have worked with the student, should bring most recent data to the first step meeting to help guide the team to a decision about whether to move forward with special education testing, refer to the 504 team, or to continue with RtI supports. 
** At the first step meeting, if the team agrees to conduct special education testing, the team should also discuss what the support will look like while the student is in referral.

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