Core Instruction
Core Instruction is the first pass of instruction for all students. Universal Screeners, Pre-Assessments, Probes, Post Assessments, Differentiation, and Small Groups are all part of Core Instruction. Universal Screeners give us a good baseline of where students are and how they may need to be tiered, but Pre-Assessments, Probes and Post Assessments provide additional data points that help validate those tiers. They also guide teachers in adjusting their lessons to add layers of differentiation and have more targeted small groups during Core Instruction.
Secondary Interventions
Secondary Interventions are targeted validated interventions that are given in addition to Core Instruction. These are for students that require additional support. If half of your class is in need of Secondary Interventions, you may actually have a Core Instructional Situation. PLCs are a great way to examine classroom data and to drill down on an individual student level. Collective Responsibility for all students allows the opportunity for personal growth in both students and teachers.
Intensive Intervention
Intensive Interventions are ALL students regardless of educational labels (SPED, ESL, G/T, 504, etc) that are in place for students. A great practice to implement when determining which students need Intensive Supports is the Data Based Individualization Model. Like Secondary Interventions, Intensive Interventions are in addition to Core Instruction. Students should not be removed from Core Instruction to receive Intensive Interventions.
Response to Intervention - A R10 Multi Tiered Systems of Support Service
R10's Multi Tiered Systems of Support Team is here to help LEAs across the region build systems to meet the needs of ALL students and staff.
Students. Service. Solutions.
Email: kimmie.conlon@region10.org
Website: region10.org
Phone: 972-348-1166
Twitter: @RtIRegion10