Pg 24-29

Pg 24-39
What is the multitiered model of instruction?
When a student fails to respond or make progress in the general education classroom with current instructional practices, they are moved into Tier 1. Tier 1 requires scientifically based instructional practices in a specific area for a specific amount of time in small group or individually. Progress is assessed and monitored through CBMs or other benchmarks. If a child does make adequate progress at this level, then they move to Tier 2. At this level, they continue to receive the Tier 1 interventions and are also provided additional targeted intensive instruction by the general education teacher or a content area specialist. Progress is assessed and monitored more frequently. If, after an extended period and several interventions, the child still fails to respond to instruction, they may be referred to special education to determine if the child has a learning disability. Tier 3 interventions are usually provided through special education.
Assessment is a key component of RTI and is the basis for instructional decisions and interventions.
What is scientifically based research in reading?
Consider the source: Is this a peer reviewed journal?
Replication: Have other studies had similar empirical findings?
Consensus: Do the experts and research support these findings?
Support: Do related studies support these findings?
Did the investigators organize their study? Was this a quantative or qualitative study? What type of experimental design was used?
How does scientifically based research help in the classroom?
“can empower educators to make informed decisions about which strategies and procedures to use” (p. 33).
What are the reading wars and how are they related to assessment?
Phonics vs. Whole Language
Decoding vs. Sight Words
Phonetically based text vs. Authentic literature
Instead of either or; teachers should take a balanced literacy approach implementing the strengths from both approaches.
Assessment will help a teacher determine whether a student needs remediation in decoding, comprehension, or both areas.
What are the major types of assessment?
1. Informal
2. Criterion referenced (curriculum based)
3. Formal standardized Individual
4. Formal standardized Group