Best Practices at Tier 2 (Elementary): Supplemental Interventions for Additional Student Support, Elementary (An RTI at Work guide for implementing Tier 2 interventions in elementary classrooms )

by Sharon V. Kramer, Bob Sonju, Mike Mattos, Austi Buffum

Overview

Move away from the way we have always done things and embrace an improved approach to student intervention. At Tier 2 of the RTI at Work™ process, interventions do not require hiring additional staff, buying more resources, or extending the school day. Instead, this book offers a step-by-step process for how to use your current time and resources to ensure all students learn at high levels.

Use this resource to successfully respond to students when they do not learn:

• Receive proven, practical strategies and tools for creating Tier 2 interventions.
• Discover the foundational principles of effective educational practices.
• Understand the roles of teacher, leadership, and intervention teams in the response to intervention (RTI) system.
• Gain tips and best practices for determining student learning levels and how to move student learning forward.
• Review structures and schedules that build time in the school day to support students who need interventions in an elementary education setting.

Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1: Making a Case for Doing Things Differently
Chapter 2: Using Collaborative Teams for Effective Intervention
Chapter 3: Getting to Targeted and Specific Interventions
Chapter 4: Using Data to Target Tier 2 Interventions
Chapter 5: Implementing Powerful Instructional Supports
Chapter 6: Building Time in the Schedule for Additional Support
Epilogue

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781942496823
Publisher:	Solution Tree Press
Publication date:	11/06/2020
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	35,688
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.50(d)

Table of Contents

About the Authors ix

Introduction 1

The Three Criteria and RTI 2

The Importance of Effective Interventions 3

The RTI at Work Pyramid 4

The Power of Effective Tier 2 interventions 10

Common Tier 2 Implementation Mistakes 11

In This Book 13

1 Making a Case for Doing Things Differently 17

Why We Need to Do Things Differently 18

Here's How 20

Conclusion 25

Chapter 1 Key Considerations Rubric 27

2 Using Collaborative Teams for Effective Intervention 29

Why We Need to Do Things Differently 30

Here's How 35

Conclusion 39

Chapter 2 Key Considerations Rubric 40

3 Getting to Targeted and Specific Interventions 43

Why We Need to Do Things Differently 44

Here's How 49

Conclusion 59

Chapter 3 Key Considerations Rubric 61

4 Using Data to Target Tier 2 Interventions 63

Why We Need to Do Things Differently 64

Here's How 65

Conclusion 78

Chapter 4 Key Considerations Rubric 79

5 Implementing Powerful Instructional Supports 81

Why We Need to Do Things Differently 82

Here's How 83

Conclusion 90

Chapter 5 Key Considerations Rubric 92

6 Building Time in the Schedule for Additional Support 95

Why We Need to Do Things Differently 96

Here's How 97

Elementary School Sample Schedules for Tier 2 Supplement Interventions 105

Conclusion 114

Chapter 6 Key Considerations Rubric 118

Epilogue 121

References and Resources 125

Index 131

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Best Practices at Tier 2 takes the conversation around RTI to the next level. Not only does it offer effective, easy-to-use strategies to implement Tier 2 interventions and support, but it also includes examples of these practices at the school level. As a professional development leader, I especially liked the Big Ideas and Key Considerations Rubric at the end of each chapter. Using these tools with teams has been instrumental in our school moving our RTI implementation from teacher-centered to student-centered. I wholeheartedly endorse this book!"
—Ginny Nobis, instructional coach, South Mesa Elementary, Utah

"With the increase in virtual learning, never have high-functioning professional learning communities and well-planned, data-driven interventions been more critical. In Best Practices at Tier 2, Elementary, the authors carefully outline and detail a clear road map for how educators can do the important work of meeting the needs of all learners through strong, effective Tier 2 interventions and support."
—Michelle North, principal, Bloomington Hills Elementary, Utah

"This book offers clear, concise action steps for schools and districts to consider on their journey toward effective RTI intervention systems, with a focus on Tier 2 support. It offers a comprehensive look at the prerequisite processes and structures that need to be in place in order to truly meet the needs of all learners."
—Jeanne M. Spiller, assistant superintendent of teaching and learning, Kildeer Countryside School District 96, Illinois

"Best Practices at Tier 2, Elementary is a must-have resource for schools seeking to initiate, improve, or refine a Tier 2 system of support. This book moves beyond educational jargon and leads readers through an actionable and viable plan grounded in research and effective practice anchored in the work of collaborative teams and supported with practical strategies, real-world examples, and user-friendly tools."
—Paula Maeker, educational consultant

"In Best Practices at Tier 2, Elementary, the authors highlight the need for a schoolwide, collaborative approach to RTI. They present the promise and urgent need to help struggling students using practical solutions, case studies, rubrics, and protocols to make Tier 2 interventions easy to implement. They stress the importance of allocating targeted time and revising schedules, addressing the right data for screening and progress monitoring, and shifting the school culture paradigm from your kids to our kids—to ensure all students have the opportunity to learn at high levels." —Claudia Rinaldi, Joan Weiler Arnow '49 Professor of Education