Square Up to RTI2
Response to Instruction & Intervention: January 2024
In this issue...
Winter Screening Dates:
Elementary Jan. 8-Extended to Feb. 9, 2024
Universal Screener Resources Google Folder
There have been some changes to Universal Screening since the Fall screener- click here.
This list has the probes that have been changed and need to be reprinted.
Encoding/Spelling Changes:
1st-3rd graders:
Administer the encoding measure(s) provided through aimswebPlus. (No change from the Fall)
4th-8th graders:
Administer the Elementary Spelling Inventory provided through the state. Click here to access. Test administrators are provided a script with sample sentences that present the words in context. Proctors will utilize the provided word lists and cut-off criteria to determine if a student has a spelling deficit. Please keep the original student answer sheet for students until the end of the year. It does not need to be placed in the CR.
This assessment may be administered by whole group, small group, or individually by any teacher, including the teacher of record. However, the grading of this assessment must be done by another teacher, not the teacher of record.
ILP-D
LP-Ds from the Fall screener should be in TN Pulse before the completion of the winter screener. If the Fall information is not in TN Pulse, you will need to cross-reference data from both the Fall and Winter screener when making decisions on ILP-Ds.
We are continuing to learn about ILP-D and communicating that to stakeholders. The latest updates are in our canvas course. Please enroll so that you will have the most up to date information!
You will want to finish plans for students flagged from the Fall screener soon as the next screening window is quickly approaching. You can identify and write 504 plans for those students who qualify for both an ILP-D and 504 after the winter universal screening window.
A few reminders to consider:
ILP-D plans do not indicate a student is suspected of a disability.
504 plan may indicate a student may have a suspected disability.
For this reason, an ILP-D does not exempt a student from the 3rd grade promotion law. A 504 Plan may exempt a student from a the 3rd grade promotion law.
Data Meetings
Data Meetings may look different as we move forward following new state guidance. The team is tasked with matching interventions with the specific area of deficit for each student, monitoring progress, and making adjustments as needed. The team needs to meet at least quarterly and after each universal screening window.
MTSS Platform
Many of you were able to attend the first training for our new MTSS platform. If you would like to view or review the training, click here. You may begin creating plans in the new platform now.
Reading Rangers
- Students in T3 may be added to Reading Rangers
- Click Here for directions on how to add students.
Micro Moves to Strengthen Intervention
Dyslexia
What is the connection between handwriting and reading?
Research indicates that handwriting and reading are closely connected. Click here to learn more. Here is another resource that details the importance of handwriting for students with characteristics of dyslexia. This article details the benefits of handwriting instruction and practice as well.
An Example of Good Group Work
In this video, watch students at the YouCubed summer camp engage in strong math discourse. See how their conversations led to an ah-ha moment. Do you see how the joy and wonder of mathematics can come to life when you allow students to think through and notice the patterns in mathematics rather than teaching them the process and procedures?
Educator Spotlight
RTI2 at Carter High School
Podcasts
Materials Ordering Links
Click on these links to order materials:
The SPIRE placement test is available here and should be used to determine appropriate placement of students.
Intervention Menus
Department Staff
Paula Sarver
RTI2 Specialist/Region 5
Kalie Snipes
Secondary Math RTI2 Facilitator, District
Beth Underwood
RTI2 District Facilitator
bethany.underwood@knoxschools.org
Peggy Burkey
RTI2 Facilitator Region 1
Jan Coopwood
RTI2 Facilitator Region 2
Ashley Hurst
RTI2 Facilitator Region 3
Tammy Farmer
RTI2 Facilitator Region 4
Judy Fugate
RTI2 Facilitator Region 5