2. The Three Tiers @ Taft
Tier 1
Students at – or close to
grade level skills
Instruction during the
regular class period
Core Curriculum with
differentiation
Examples:
In-Class cluster grouping,
re-teaching,
differentiation of
strategies, content &
skills.
3. The Three Tiers @ Taft
Tier 2:
Strategic & Targeted
Read 180 - Reading
and Language Skills
MySkillsTutor – working
on targeted math
skills
4. The Three Tiers @ Taft
Tier 3
Interventions
Delivered with the
Help from our exceptional
learner department
may include a referral
for special education
testing.
5. Tier 1 in the Classroom =
High Quality Instruction
Marzano’s Comprehension Strategies:
1. Identifying similarities and differences
2. Summarizing and note taking
3. Reinforcing effort and providing recognition
4. Homework and practice
5. Nonlinguistic representations
6. Cooperative learning
7. Setting objectives and providing feedback
8. Generating and testing hypotheses
9. Cues, questions and advanced organizers
6. Tier 1 in the Classroom =
High Quality Instruction
Project CRISS (Creating Independence
through Student-owned Strategies
1. Note-taking strategies (power notes,
underlining, highlighting, two-column
notes)
2. Graphic Organizers (Venn diagrams,
mapping, charts, content frames)
3. Study Cards
7. Tier 1 in the Classroom
Differentiation
“What is fair isn’t always equal” - Rick Wormelli
Basic Differentiation
1. Differ ways students take in information
(learning/Interest Profiles)
2. Adjust time limits for those who finish early, finish late,
never start or never finish
3. Differ assignments (through the used of data) based
on ability, readiness, skill level and knowledge of
content
4. Assess progress of learning before, during and after
5. Vary information gathering activities
6. Give choice in learning preference when reasonable
7. Keep the focus on state standards by allow students to
explore curriculum in different ways
8. Tier 1 in the Classroom
Differentiation
Examples of Differentiation:
1. Tiered Assignments – same entry point but process varies
according to student readiness
2. Compacting – Determine what is mastered & plan for non-
mastery or enrichment
3. Anchor Activities – a main activity that all students are doing while
teacher pulls student groups for mini-lessons
4. Interest Groups
5. Flex Grouping
6. Learning Contracts
7. Choice boards – students choose based on learning profile and
interest
8. Criteria Cards
9. Mini Rubrics
9. Tier 1 in the Classroom
Other Interventions
Copies of notes given
Take tests in non-distracting environment
Extra time for tests
Shortened assignments
Signing agenda book
Frequent parent communication
Preferential seating
Key is Documentation
10. Tier 1 Steps
1. Classroom/Team Interventions
2. RDS Documentation
Documentation should be specific and based on
observable indicators such as grades, test scores,
and behavior
3. Parent Notification of Action Plan by
teachers/team
RTI information and downloadable documents can
be found in the
Guidance section of the Taft Website. You
must be signed in to view these.
12. Tier 2 Steps
1. Referral to Problem Solving team (Referral
form on website) by team/teachers – return to
guidance
2. Parent Notification of Problem Solving Meeting
by guidance
3. Placement and Intervention Implementation
4. Progress Monitoring through Read180 and
MySkills Tutor
14. Tier 3 Steps
1. Problem solving team meeting
2. Parent notification (Guidance will send this form)
3. Action plan revised
4. Individualized student goals and small group
instruction utilizing our special education
teachers
5. Continued progress monitoring through
Aimsweb
6. Possible referral for special needs services
