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1 - What Is An Intervention

The document discusses interventions within a Response to Intervention (RTI) framework. It defines interventions as instruction that supplements and intensifies classroom instruction to meet student needs. There are two main approaches to interventions discussed - the standard treatment protocol approach where all students receiving an intervention get the same evidence-based program, and the problem-solving approach where student-specific interventions are designed. The document provides examples of tiered intervention models and discusses considerations for planning more intensive interventions.

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1 - What Is An Intervention

The document discusses interventions within a Response to Intervention (RTI) framework. It defines interventions as instruction that supplements and intensifies classroom instruction to meet student needs. There are two main approaches to interventions discussed - the standard treatment protocol approach where all students receiving an intervention get the same evidence-based program, and the problem-solving approach where student-specific interventions are designed. The document provides examples of tiered intervention models and discusses considerations for planning more intensive interventions.

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What is an

Intervention?
Rhode Island RTI Initiative
Module Two
2007

RTI

Goals of This Module

1. To develop an understanding of

the importance of a school-wide approach to interventions;


why interventions are needed after examining student /
school data.
what an intervention is; and
the difference between Standard Treatment Protocol and
Problem Solving approach to intervention

2. To consider and discuss with colleagues what you


already have in place for interventions in your
school and district and what your next steps are in
developing a school-wide model of instruction and
interventions.

RTI

What is an Intervention?

Instruction that Supplements and Intensifies classroom


curriculum / instruction to meet student needs
-Academic or Behavioral
-Standard Treatment Protocol / Problem Solving Model

ALL interventions must have:


-a plan for implementation (e.g. PLP, IEP, 504)
-evidenced-based pedagogy
-criteria for successful response
-assessment to monitor progress

RTI

Building a School-Wide
Model Intervention System
TERTIARY
Intensive
Interventions

SECONDARY
Targeted
Interventions

PRIMARY
Core Curriculum
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RTI

3 Tier Model

RTI

NECAP Results
2006 - 2007

RTI
If you teach the same curriculum, to
all students, at the same time, at the
same rate, using the same materials,
with the same instructional methods,
with the same expectations for
performance and grade on a curve
you have fertile ground for growing
special education.
Gary Germann, 2003

RTI First Floor Primary


Core Curriculum
All students
Comprehensive core
curriculum
Differentiated Instruction
Flexible grouping
Benchmark assessments 3
times a year on grade level
Preventative and proactive
75-80% of students

RTI

Secondary Roof
Targeted Interventions

Targeted group and individual


interventions

Programs, strategies, procedures


to enhance and support primary
program

Aligned with primary program

High efficiency, short term

Progress Monitoring assessments


at least once a month twice a
month is recommended

10-15% of students

RTI

The Chimney Tertiary


Intensive Interventions

Different
Architecture
Scheduling
Delivery

High intensity

Longer Duration

Specifically designed intensive


intervention for individual
students

Frequent progress monitoring


assessments

5-10% of students

RTI

Discussion of examples
Core
Targeted
Intensive

Intro to next section What is an


Intervention?

RTI

Things to Think About When Planning


More Intensive Intervention

WHAT: Targeted need for support (DATA)


WHAT: Instructional pedagogy (Evidence of effectiveness)
Progress Monitoring Assessment
HOW: Group size
Length of sessions
WHO:

Number of sessions per week


Number of weeks till review

Interventionist (teacher, para, specialists)


Big Question:
How is this intensifying the instruction
happening in the classroom?

RTI
Environment

Instruction Curriculum
Learner

Implement Intervention

Develop a Plan

Evaluate Intervention

Define Problem

RTI

What is Not an
Intervention

Guided reading group or use of leveled reading


materials
Small flexible groups for projects
Scaffolded instruction
Review and practice
Differentiated instruction
Guided writing and conferencing
Word walls, editing check lists etc.
Regular best teaching practices automatically used in
response to an immediate need such as extended time,
repeated directions

RTI

Examples of Interventions

Targeted instruction in writing strategies provided by


classroom teacher while other students complete
independent activity or work in centers (2-3x/wk for 30
mins.)
Explicit instruction in rhyming for two 1st graders provided
during enrichment 3 times a week for 15 minutes by
reading consultant
Daily supplementary practice in math calculations
provided by support personnel or by parent at home
using Computer-Aided instruction.

RTI

Intervention or Not?

1. A group of 6 students in Mrs. Joness 3rd grade class is receiving


guided reading using Level L materials 3x per week for 20 minutes
with the classroom teacher.
2. A group of 4 students in Mr. Smiths 4th grade
are working with the teacher 4 times a week for
15 minutes to increase math fact fluency.
Immediate feedback is provided and
motivational activities are used. Progress
monitoring data was collected at the end of each
session.

Turn and Talk

3. A student was not able to have his materials ready at the start of each
period; thereby impacting the students overall academic performance
in the classroom. The teacher charted how often this was an issue as
compared to his peers. The teacher designed a file system for the
boy and monitored his assignment completion each period for 3

RTI

Two Approaches to
Intervention in RTI

Standard Protocol

Problem Solving

Combination

RTI

Finally!

Superintendents Announcement
at January Faculty Meeting
No!

Ah!

I would like to implement a standardprotocol approach to instruction and


interventions in the intermediate grades
starting in the fall. Training in the literacy
protocol will be provided for reading
specialists, special educators and
about
classroom teachers in two two-day It istime!
sessions in the coming months.

You have got


to be kidding!

Mr. Alba, Superintendent, Rhodeville, RI

RTI

Problem Solving
Approach
1. Problem Identification

5. Plan Evaluation

2. Problem Analysis

Revise
Modify
Intensify
With Expanding Support
4. Plan Implementation

3. Plan Development

Problem Solving
Universal
Screening

Class-wide assessment is
administered. Struggling readers
are identified.

Standard Treatment
Class-wide assessment is
administered. Struggling readers
are identified.

Tier 1

Frequent progress monitoring is


done to assess struggling students
performance levels and rates of
performance.

Frequent progress monitoring is


done to assess struggling students
performance levels and rates of
performance.

Tier 2

Team makes instructional


decisions based on individual
student performance. Struggling
students are presented with a
variety of interventions.

Struggling students are presented


with one standard validated
intervention. Everyone who didnt
meet benchmark will be in the Tier 2
intervention group. Instructor
differentiates as necessary.

Tier 3

Students whose progress is


insufficient in Tier 2 may receive
even more intensive instruction.
Some may qualify for special
education services based on the
progress monitoring data.

Students whose progress is insufficient


in Tier 2 may receive even more
intensive instruction that is individually
designed to meet his/her needs.
Some may qualify for special
education services based on the
progress monitoring data.

RTI

Standard Treatment
Protocol
Individualized instruction in
math
problem-solving
and/or
Individualized
Literacy
Individualized
instruction in
math
calculations
Skill
early literacy skills
Learning Strategies for
Read
Problem
Computer
Road 180
toSolving;
the Code
Drill and Practice Math Facts
Intervention Study Hall
Guided Reading
Investigations
Maze
th
Phonological
Awareness
8
NECAP Unit
Investigations
Test
Letter
Names and
Sounds
Grades
Math
Calculation
Probe

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RTI

Activity

What are the pros and cons of Problem


Solving and Standard Protocol
Approaches to Interventions?
How do you respond to Superintendent
Alba?

RTI

RTI Models
Protocol Model: School prescribes
and isolates specific intervention

+ School team controls


quality of intervention
+ All faculty trained
+ Intervention/
evaluation less
confounded
+ Less team time

- One size fits all


- One shot intervention
- Potential for limited
buy in

RTI

RTI Models
Problem solving: Team evaluates
curriculum , need and type of
intervention

+ Relies on existing
expertise
+ Provides increased
flexibility
+ Uses existing school
data
+ choice = Buy in

- Increased complexity
in training and
implementation
- More confounded
more susceptible to
anecdotal/subjective
analysis

RTI

Comparison of RTI
Approaches

Major Similarities:
The use of validated practices in the core
classroom instruction
The provision of instructional intervention to those
who need it early
Progress monitoring to inform decision-making
Evidence-based interventions of a variety of
intensities
Reduced inappropriate referrals for special
education services

RTI

Four Organizing
Principles

1.Earlier rather than later -- Prevention and early intervention are


supremely more effective and efficient than later intervention and
remediation for ensuring reading success.
2.Schools, not just programs -- Prevention and early intervention must
be anchored to the school as the host environment and primary context
for improving student outcome
3.Evidence, not opinion -- Prevention and early intervention pedagogy,
programs, instruction and materials should be based on trustworthy
scientific evidence.
4.Each and All-- To teach all children to read, we must teach each child to
read.
Kameenui, E.J., Simmons, D.C.

RTI

Next Steps:
Questions to think about

1. How are interventions currently determined


in your school/district? Is this consistent
with either approach?
2. In what areas of literacy/math/behavior do
we have a variety of instruction/intervention
available?
3. In what areas of literacy/math/behavior do
we need to become more effective in
meeting the variety of needs of students?

RTI

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