The document discusses various academic intervention programs and strategies used in schools. It describes the READ 180 reading intervention program, which provides 90 minutes of reading instruction through whole-group lessons, small-group rotations, and independent reading. It also lists essential components of effective math programs, such as teaching math facts and problem-solving skills. The document outlines strategies for creating cohesive student groups, including establishing group norms, traditions, and goals. It discusses using progress monitoring tools like AIMSweb to regularly assess student performance and evaluate the impact of instructional changes.

1. Quality Program Indicators:Academic InterventionsShannon KludtSPED 478: Educational Interventions

2. 5 Essential Components of a Reading ProgramPhonemic AwarenessPhonicsFluencyVocabularyComprehension

3. Scholastic READ 180 Reading Intervention90-minute direct/intense reading instructional modelIncludes whole-group direct instruction and small-group rotations including direct small-group instruction, instructional software and independent reading.Concepts covered include: Fact/Opinion, Main Idea and Details, Summarization, Story Elements

4. Scholastic READ 180 continuedAnchor video gives students background information of high interest topicsInstructional workbook uses the strategy of repeated reading, identifying big idea of readings, incorporates paragraph writing, vocabulary introduction and review, ties information to real careers in the area.Independent reading library filled with middle school interest level fiction and non-fiction books leveled from grade 2 and up.

5. Scholastic READ 180 continuedProgress monitoring assessments included so students can track their growth and understand their current reading levelThis is a program that we currently use in the school that I teach at with great success. It is used as a tier 2 intervention in our setting. Students who typically hate to read enjoy this program and make significant gains.

6. 5 Essential Components of a Math ProgramTool SkillsMath factsReading and writing numbers, place valueComputationSolving standard word problemsGeneric problem solving skillsMath vocabulary, conversation, and computation

7. List of math interventions found effective for students with disabilitiesReinforcement and corrective feedback for fluencyConcrete-Representational-Abstract InstructionDirect/Explicit InstructionDemonstration Plus Permanent ModelVerbalization while problem solvingBig Ideas

8. Math interventions continuedMetacognitive strategies: Self-monitoring, Self-InstructionComputer-Assisted InstructionMonitoring student progressTeaching skills to masteryTeach basic facts to automaticityOur school does not yet have a tier 2 program for math, but is working toward including a program which incorporates these strategies.

9. Progress monitoring programOur school district uses AIMS web to monitor student progress, it’s something I’m still learning about as no true training has been provided for usAIMS web provides measurements in the areas of: math concepts and applications, reading, maze, math, spelling, and written expression at the secondary levelProvides norms for grades 2-8

10. AIMS web continuedAll students are assessed in the school to get a benchmark score three times per yearAt-risk students are strategically monitored monthly to evaluate the effectiveness of instructional changesProgress monitoring is done weekly or bi-weekly for those students needing the most intensive instruction, goals are made and progress is graphed including marks for instructional interventions to monitor success of the programmingEasy to read/use reports included

11. 12 Strategies for creating cohesive groups in RE-Ed settings:Name the group: creating a name is critical to group cohesion, provide plenty of time for groups to come up with a nameRefer to the group by name: this will give group members a sense of belonging and ownershipGenerate group traditions: things like secret handshakes, hand clapping, special cheers, etc., can be traditions

12. Cohesive group strategies continuedDevelop ground rules and values: rules clarify what do to and how to behave, values explain why the rules are created and provide the energy and motivation for following specific rules. Students are more likely to follow specific rules if they are connected to valuesSet group goals: a task that the group as a whole will strive to achieve

13. Cohesive group strategies continuedEstablish group norms: expectations for behavior, but are different from rules, they are less defined than rules, more like road maps that guide decisions as to how group members should think and act because of values and beliefsPromote teamwork: promote teamwork by recognizing, encouraging, and reinforcing behavior that cultivates collaboration and cooperation among members.

14. Cohesive group strategies continuedEngage members in various group activities: group activities such as team building games and initiative tasks are designed to increase the ability of the group to work together cooperatively.Use group contingencies: an understanding or contract among all members in which the consequences for all members of the group depend on the behavior of each individual member.

15. Cohesive group strategies continuedMake group meetings part of the daily schedule: group meetings allow the members to have a feeling of groupness and togetherness. There are four basic types of group meetings: planning, positives, problem-solving and evaluation meetingsModel to facilitate cohesive interaction and participation: teachers model that the group is important by attending all meetings, showing interest in group meetings and activities, and exhibiting energy and enthusiasm.

16. Cohesive group strategies continuedReinforce cohesive behavior: continually watch that rules are being followed, norms are taking hold, and traditions are being practices, they use these moments as opportunities to reinforce members’ cohesive group behavior.

17. Resources:Hardy, S. D. (2005). Retrieved July 13, 2009, from Research-based math interventions for middle school students with disabilities (pdf) Web site: edtech.wku.edu/~nwheeler/new_math_presentation.ppt (2008). What is AIMSweb? Retrieved July 13, 2009, from AIMSweb Web site: www.aimsweb.com(2009). Scholastic READ 180: Proven reading intervention software program. Retrieved July 13, 2009, from Scholastic Web site: http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/read180/ Johnson, K. (2007). A response to intervention (RTI) model for mathematics: Description, illustration and some data (pdf) . Retrieved July 13, 2009, from WizIQ Education Online Web site: http://www.wiziq.com/tutorial/562-A-Response-to-Intervention-RTI-Model-for-MathValore, Thomas. "Creating cohesive groups in Re-ED settings: The classroom meeting." Long, N. J., Morse, W. C., Fecser F. A. & Newman, R. G. (Ed.). (2007). Conflict in the classroom (6th Ed.). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed., Inc..