
Square Up to RTI2
Response to Instruction & Intervention December 2022
In this issue...
Visit our RTI2 Website
- log in to the newly updated RTI2 Department Page to access RTI2 Resources, Forms, and PD
- Any training we offer is available as a canvas course link
New Version of Voyager
- Voyager Version 3.1 is now the current version- all new orders will be this new version! When you are forming/rearranging groups after data meetings it will be helpful to check and see that students and teachers have the same books. We want to try to effectively use the materials we have. Reach out to your facilitator if you have specific concerns.
aimswebPlus
- The winter norms begin Dec. 1.
- The winter universal screener window is January 10-31.
Dyslexia Screening
- KCS Identification Process for students with characteristics of dyslexia
- If students are identified with characteristics of Dyslexia, it should be noted on their student plan in Aspen.
Arrive Math Kits- How can these be used for Math Intervention? K-8
Training and Licensure Requirements
The Tennessee Literacy Success Act requires that all teachers holding a license with an endorsement that allows them to teach reading in grades K-5 complete at least one approved foundational literacy skills course by August 1, 2023.
Educator Spotlight
Rebecca Dudash is a veteran teacher at Vine Middle. Her area of expertise is REWARDS T2 Reading Intervention. Rebecca has led district trainings on the REWARDS program. She has excellent classroom management and student engagement. We applaud her efforts to ensure student success and encourage other teachers. Rebecca, you are a ROCK STAR!
Reading Rangers
- Non-site licensed schools can also add T2 students to Reading Rangers!!
- Here are the directions to add students.
Data Meetings
- Data Meeting Guidance This quick reference guide can help keep you on track!
- Please share meeting dates with your region's RTI2 Facilitator
- Fidelity Check Direct Observations should be ongoing. 2x per semester for T2 and 3x per semester for T3.
- Check student plans to be sure they accurately reflect the student's current tier and intervention program- choices of interventions have changed to reflect the updated offerings from the RTI2 department.
- If you need a refresher for putting information into ASPEN, join our canvas course here.
- Always print Progress Reports after the data meeting and attach the progress monitoring graph from aimswebplus. These reports are sent home to parents.
Materials Ordering Links
Intervention Menus
Training Opportunities
This is a new intervention for 4th and 5th grade T2 Reading intervention.
Sold a Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went So Wrong
Here is a link to the 6 Episodes of Sold a Story.
Click on the picture and watch the trailer for a preview.
This may also be downloaded as a podcast.
Teachable Moments
“Building Automaticity with Base Ten Cards” with Graham Fletcher
Department Staff
Paula Sarver RTI2 Specialist/Region 5
Kalie Snipes Math RTI2 Facilitator, District
Peggy Burkey
RTI2 Facilitator Region 1
Jan Coopwood
RTI2 Facilitator Region 2
Ashley Hurst
RTI2 Facilitator Region 3
Beth Underwood
RTI2 Facilitator Region 3
bethany.underwood@knoxschools.org
Tammy Farmer
RTI2 Facilitator Region 4
Judy Fugate
RTI2 Facilitator Region 5