RtI: Core Analysisrationale, tier 1 instruction, systems-level data analysis, Literacy

Analysis Guide

Rationale

How do you know RtI—as a system—is working?

Are your tier 1 supports effective?

RtI Stages of Implementation (Fixsen et.al, 2005)

Exploration Program Installation Initial Implementation Full Implementation Innovation Sustainability

Critical Components of strong Tier 1 literacy

supports

A core instructional program of validated efficacy adopted and implemented school-wide

Core instruction is differentiated to meet students’ skill needs

Supplemental and intervention programs support core program

Programs and materials emphasize big ideas

Critical Components of strong Tier 1 literacy

supports

Programs implemented with high fidelity

Strong professional development and coaching to support those providing instruction

Reliable and valid assessment systems to guide decision-making

All staff working together to meet the needs of all students

Common RtI Pitfalls

Too many students needing interventions

Often can’t develop ways to check fidelity or assess core implementation if expectations are unclear

What does 80-85% at benchmark really mean?

Limited resources to provide continuum of supports

We have 90 minute reading blocks. Doesn’t that mean we’ve got a good core? Now what?

Taking a Closer Look

If at least 80% of students ARE reaching benchmarks, consider: Examining key features of effective Tier 1 supports to

ensure you have features in place to sustain those effective supports

If at least 80% of students ARE NOT reaching benchmarks: Consider:

Instructional delivery Fidelity to program design Ineffective core (research basis, need supplement?, need

new?)

Systematic Problem Solving and Action Planning Process

A Useful Tool:RtI Consortium Partners in Training Online

http://rtinebraska.unl.edu

Preparation: Gather the data!

What data is available and most useful to study tier 1 systems (core implementation and instruction)?

Prepare the data to facilitate analysis.

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Preparation: Gather the data!

What data is available and most useful to study tier 1 systems (core implementation and instruction)?

Prepare the data to facilitate analysis.

Universal Screening Reports

Summary Report

Summary of Effectiveness

Cross-Year Box Plot

DIBELS School-Wide Effectiveness Worksheet

Summary Report

Cross-Year Box Plot

School-Wide Effectiveness

Calculating Growth Rates

Annual normative growth All kids in particular grade level

Semester growth winter – fall and spring - winter

spring mean score – fall mean score

# of instructional weeks

= growth rate

Normative Growth Rates Example

If the average third grade district score was 60 CWPM in fall and the average third grade district score in winter was 90 there would have been a 30 word improvement. If there were 15 instructional weeks, the growth rate equals 2 words per week.

90 - 3015

= 2 words per week

Using Growth Rates

Normative growth at a grade/class level

Average growth of all students receiving core instruction alone

Semester normative growth rates to national growth rates How do growth rates compare fall-winter, winter-spring,

full year? How do the starting points compare from year to year? How do school growth rates compare to national growth

rates currently available?

Literacy Analysis Guide (LAG)

a systems-check for RtI

Report Findings & Next Steps

Taking a Closer Look

If at least 80% of students ARE reaching benchmarks, consider: Examining key features of effective Tier 1 supports to

ensure you have features in place to sustain those effective supports

If at least 80% of students ARE NOT reaching benchmarks: Consider:

Instructional delivery Fidelity to program design Ineffective core (research basis, need supplement?, need

new?)