Action
Research Project Title: RtI—Response To Intervention
Blog
URL: http://LyndaLarge.blogspot.com
Number
of AR Project Documented Hours: 12 hours
AR
Project Summary (at least 250 words):
My
Action Research project has gotten off to a wonderful start. The first step I
took was to sit down with my principal and talk with her about our campus goals
for RtI. We decided on a few main goals for this year.
v Align Primary and
Intermediate RtI Process
v Directly involve
Region 13 representative in revamping RtI process
v Educate faculty on
RtI and its functioning 3 Tiers
The
following are the steps I have taken as I began my journey through RtI:
Collaborated with the Primary Campus and Intermediate
Campus on how they looked at the RtI process.
Researched all RtI paperwork, communicated with Region
Center on what paperwork they used for RtI, and read through multiple RtI
process books examining the paperwork given with their outlined process. Came
to a consensus as to what we preferred to use to simplify our paperwork for
documentation.
Invited Region 13 representative for an all day
conference with principal and assistant principal (me) to examine our RtI
program. We went through it with a fine tooth comb. She guided us through each
level (Tier) of RtI.
Talked with Title I teachers and Behavior teachers on
both campuses and identified all extra programs, beyond general education
classroom curriculum. Labeled what was being used as Tier 2 intervention, emphasizing
that each student’s goals were to be different from one another when on Tier 2
as well as their learning environment being in a different place outside the general
ed. classroom.
Discussed program with CM teacher to make sure any student
on Tier 2 has a yellow RtI folder with documentation started after having a
student study committee meeting on that student with general education teacher.
Will meet with teachers at faculty meetings on Tuesday
and educate them on the RtI process, with updates each month.
Vertical and Horizontal Alignment Teams should be
discussing students needs as necessary and assist in creating interventions along
with the classroom and Title I teachers.
Tier 3 and beyond is where Special Education comes into
focus if completely necessary. When all interventions outside of Special Ed. have
been exhausted, we should have the necessary documentation in place for
requested testing into Special Ed.
There
has already been great success as we met with the Region 13 representative. She
gave us some valuable advice and structure to our RtI program based on our
needs as she assessed our situation. We have met with Title I teachers and they
are on board with us and understand the necessity to use differentiated
instruction as well with individualized plans in place for each child’s needs.
Once
again, I feel this course and past courses have led to wonderful implementation
of programs that needed tweaking to fit our schools’ educational needs. I feel
fortunate to be learning so rapidly, the processes that will lead to greater
student success.
