Problem Solving Model in Detail Preparation for Implementation

1. Problem Solving Model in Detail Preparation for Implementation Dr. Tom Jenkins, Director Educational Consultation Services Wilmington, NC

2. What To Expect Today What is RTI? PSM Four Level Model Three Tier Model Universal Screening Standard Protocol CBM PSM in Detail Characteristics Procedures Proposed Forms Case Studies Thinking about Self Assessment and Action Plans

3. What is Response to Intervention? Core elements of RTI Curriculum Based Measurement (CBM) and Problem Solving Model (PSM) Both the four leveled RTI process and the three tiered RTI process involve implementation of a PSM PSM is the framework for implementation regardless of the model. The fundamental components of RTI remain the same, only subtle differences exist between models, such as universal screening and standard protocol implementation. PSM is the framework for implementation regardless of the model. The fundamental components of RTI remain the same, only subtle differences exist between models, such as universal screening and standard protocol implementation.

4. Core Element of RTI Problem-solving model (PSM) An approach to developing interventions and ensuring positive student outcomes, rather than determining failure or deviance (Deno, 1995). Seven step cyclical process that is inductive, empirical, and rooted in behavioral analysis This process was originally created to address behavior, just like a functional behavioral assessment and a behavioral intervention plan. Now it is also being applied to academics. This process was originally created to address behavior, just like a functional behavioral assessment and a behavioral intervention plan. Now it is also being applied to academics.

5. Core Element of RTI Scientific Method Observe or identify a problem or phenomenon-generate hypotheses. Test the hypothesis by an assessment-generate data. Draw conclusions and integrate results into the existing body of knowledge. Progress monitor under same environment circumstances or replicate under different circumstances. Problem-Solving Steps Define problem (What is the problem? Generate hypotheses.) Develop an assessment plan. Analysis of assessment plan (Why does the problem exist? Test the hypotheses.) Development of intervention (What should be done to address the problem?) Analysis of intervention plan (Gather progress monitoring data to determine if the intervention/instruction was effective.) RTI implementation is a huge step away from the medical model approach. PSM is more consistent with the scientific method, with the main steps being generating hypotheses, gathering data to test the hypotheses, implementing the intervention, gathering data to monitor the effectiveness, and adjusting the intervention accordingly. RTI implementation is a huge step away from the medical model approach. PSM is more consistent with the scientific method, with the main steps being generating hypotheses, gathering data to test the hypotheses, implementing the intervention, gathering data to monitor the effectiveness, and adjusting the intervention accordingly.

6. A big difference in the PSM model from traditional model is that interventions are not recommended until after baseline data are collected. Typically at the first meeting the behavior is defined, which includes developing hypotheses, and an assessment plan is developed to gather data. At the second meeting the baseline data is analyze and an intervention plan is developed. The plan is then implemented and progress monitoring data collected. This basic process occurs at all levels or tiers regardless of model implemented. The complexity and formality of the implementation varies depending on the level or tier. As you move up the levels or tiers things become more systematic and formalized. A big difference in the PSM model from traditional model is that interventions are not recommended until after baseline data are collected. Typically at the first meeting the behavior is defined, which includes developing hypotheses, and an assessment plan is developed to gather data. At the second meeting the baseline data is analyze and an intervention plan is developed. The plan is then implemented and progress monitoring data collected. This basic process occurs at all levels or tiers regardless of model implemented. The complexity and formality of the implementation varies depending on the level or tier. As you move up the levels or tiers things become more systematic and formalized.