This document discusses Sierra High School's Response to Intervention program and student performance data. It aims to improve student achievement in literacy, reading, writing, English, and math. It shows data on student placement levels in math and English upon entering high school. It outlines the RTI program which includes universal screening, three tiers of instruction (core, supplemental, intensive), and potential special education testing. It discusses the school's master schedule and use of periods for RTI tiers and interventions. Charts show student performance histories in Algebra 1 and English. The document also covers professional learning communities, English language development instruction, and academic goals and challenges.

1. Student Data Presentation Why Response to Intervention (RTI)? 2010-2011

2. Critical Needs at Sierra High School Improve student overall achievement in literacy, reading, and writing. Improve student overall productivity and achievement in English. Improve student overall achievement in math. To improve students ’ capacity to master appropriate stages of adolescent development to the extent that they are able to be successful in school and life.

6. 2.7 point increase in Edge score over last year. 35% of our returning students increased levels in Edge when returning this year.

7. All students take the Accuplacer Placement Exam upon entrance to Sierra High This placement test assesses each student’s readiness for college and is used for Sierra High/Sierra College course placement.

8. The chart below shows the level at which our incoming students place in mathematics when entering Sierra High

9. The chart below shows the level at which our incoming students place in English when entering Sierra High and their level of readiness for college level English.

10. RTI – Universal Screening Each student entering Sierra High School completes a battery of placement exams that are used to determine their readiness for college and high school course placement. Universal Screening and Diagnostic Assessments Tier 1 Core Program Tier 2 Supplemental Program Tier 3 Intensive Program Special Education Testing

11. RTI – Tier 1 Core Program Core High School Program based on CA standards for grade level and content area. Universal Screening and Diagnostic Assessments Tier 1 Core Program Tier 2 Supplemental Program Tier 3 Intensive Program Special Education Testing

12. RTI – Tier 2 Supplemental Targeted instruction for students not making sufficient progress during the grading period. May include additional courses and support to ensure student success. Universal Screening and Diagnostic Assessments Tier 1 Core Program Tier 2 Supplemental Program Tier 3 Intensive Program Special Education Testing

13. RTI – Tier 3 Intensive Students who are not successful after Tier 1 and 2 interventions will be moved to Tier 3. Tier 3 interventions may include a modified schedule, intensive support, alternative curriculum, and/or student contracts. Universal Screening and Diagnostic Assessments Tier 1 Core Program Tier 2 Supplemental Program Tier 3 Intensive Program Special Education Testing

14. RTI – Special Education Testing When all other interventions have been exhausted the student may be referred for special education testing. Universal Screening and Diagnostic Assessments Tier 1 Core Program Tier 2 Supplemental Program Tier 3 Intensive Program Special Education Testing

16. Session 1 is for Tier 1 core academic programs based on California State Standards Period 6 EDGE is Tier 2 Supplemental Program Periods 7 and 8 are reserved for Tier 2 and 3 interventions

17. Entering Students ’ Algebra 1 Performance History

18. Entering Students ’ English Performance History

19. PLC'S The staff participated in district PLC work in science, math and English. This year teachers are doing individual teacher logs to share out information on assessments both formal and informal: quizzes, CFU, chapter tests. The teacher logs will be shared at out weekly to identify and to target students needing intensive and/or strategic intervention. ELD Last spring, the staff restructured the master schedule to include an additional hour of instruction after lunch just for ELD instruction. All students, including EO's, are given the EDGE placement test and are placed in the appropriate ELD course in the afternoon. RTI Sierra's master schedule now accommodates Tiers 1-3. Students who are behind or need re-teaching are identified weekly and are required to stay after school until the work is completed at proficiency. See master schedule slide. In addition, the entire Sierra High team is participating in the Building Effective Schools Together , BEST, training. EDI The academic coach is meeting on a regular basis to do classroom observations on the implementation of EDI strategies. Currently, the staff is practicing writing and communicating their learning objectives (content and language based) and methods for checking for understanding. To add, the staff is taking SIOP and Step Up to Writing.

20. Sierra High did not make gains on the CST in math and English for 2010. Our biggest challenge is to improve the overall academic achievement for all students but most specifically our EL students and special education students. Our top three key areas of focus are academic reading and writing (expository reading and writing for EAP and Accuplacer™, CAHSEE) and Algebra 1. Ideally, all students should complete their A-G requirements in a timely manner. Completing advanced math courses can only be done after students have mastered the basic skills to complete Algebra 1.

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