How do we respond when students do not learn

1. How do we respond when students do not learn? The Pyramid Response to Intervention at SHS Kim Lechner, Amy Altschuler, Andrew Schroeder

2. Good PLC Schools will… Integrate RTI into existing school improvement processes, Work in collaboration rather than isolation, Create systematic responses to address problems, Use evidence of student learning to drive continuous improvement, Acknowledge and embrace a shared purpose of helping all students learn.

3. Basic Framework of RTI Model Universal screening Problem-solving Interventions implemented with efficacy and fidelity Progress monitoring

4. Three-Tiered Model of School Supports

5. Student Support Team Coordinators Newly created administrative position Each SST Coordinator is also a certified school psychologist Attend Administrative Team meetings on a daily basis Provide professional development with respect to RTI for departments Analyze and review school-wide data Meet weekly to facilitate Student Support Teams Share structure- 6 meetings per week, counselor teams constitute separate meetingsShare structure- 6 meetings per week, counselor teams constitute separate meetings

6. SST House Structure

7. Role of SST ID students in need of intervention Analyze and interpret data Recommend interventions Monitor student progress ID reasons for non-responsiveness to interventions (if applicable) ID students who need referral for special education evaluation

9. Data-Based Decision Making Who needs help? Universal screening data ISAT, EXPLORE, PLAN, ACT GPA, ODRs, Attendance, Common Formative Assessments What kind of help do they need? Diagnostic Data Common Formative Assessments, MAP Is it working? Progress Monitoring Data Common Formative Assessments ODRs, Attendance

13. Multidisciplinary Learning Centers Two Learning Centers Staffed by certified teachers in each academic subject area Open 7:00am-4:00pm daily with extended hours at the end of grading periods Computer Labs are open extended hours weekdays until 9:00pm

14. Mandatory Tutoring Program Tier II intervention Freshmen and Sophomores receiving a grade lower than a C Student Support Teams are notified of students participating Students must attend 12 sessions during the 6 week grading period Students are monitored every six weeks Parental notification and cooperation Not same students every 6 weeks, students seem to learn skills and move forward, students also get the message that they will be held accountableNot same students every 6 weeks, students seem to learn skills and move forward, students also get the message that they will be held accountable

15. Guided Study Program Tier II intervention one period per day Guided study teacher serves as “case manager” Emphasis on homework completion, organization, and self-monitoring 10-12 students per class Ongoing contact with parents, teachers, and Student Support Team Guided Study Transition Program

16. Mentor Program Tier III intervention Teacher serves as “case manager” Teacher-student ratio smaller than Guided Study Two periods per day- Mentor Study and a for- credit Mentor Skills course with intensive support in reading, math, study skills, and/or social-emotional skills Students can take Mentor Skills for 2 semesters Mentor Study Transition Program Discuss SST coordinator involvement with guided/mentor programs, talk about program pilot that allows students to be placed with reading or math specialists based on needDiscuss SST coordinator involvement with guided/mentor programs, talk about program pilot that allows students to be placed with reading or math specialists based on need

17. Student Support Groups Support groups run by social workers, psychologists and counselors during the school day Based on students’ needs Students can self-refer or can be referred by their SST, teachers, friends, parent Examples- Changing Families, Coping Skills, Anger Management, Social Skills, Transfer Group, COA

18. Student Assistance Team Faculty members meet weekly Discussion of students with possible alcohol/drug involvement Teachers provide confidential input Interventions are planned and implemented

19. SAT Interventions Drug Education Stop-Our-Smoking (SOS) Positive Choices Insight Recovery Group

20. INSIGHT Voluntary program Recommended for students who are alcohol/drug involved, returning from hospitalization, found in possession of drugs/alcohol Taught by Certified Chemical Dependency Counselors Class meets three times a week taking place of students’ lunch hour

21. Questions?