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Challenges in Implementation Participant Notes 1 © 2008 University of Texas System/Texas Education Agency What Challenges Can Schools and Districts Anticipate in Implementing Response to Intervention (RtI)? 2008 Response to Intervention Conference Region 1 Education Service Center Edinburgh, TX November 19, 2008 2 The Building RtI Capacity Project Develop and disseminate resources to facilitate RtI implementation in Texas schools Partner with Education Service Center (ESC) RtI Liaisons to provide professional development and technical assistance to schools Develop resources and maintain a Web site Provide technical assistance to two Spotlight 3-Tier Reading/Math schools © 2008 University of Texas System/Texas Education Agency 3 Key Components of RtI © 2008 University of Texas System/Texas Education Agency “RtI is the practice of From: National Association of State Directors of Special Education. (2005). Response to intervention: Policy considerations and implementation. Alexandria, VA: Author. (1) providing high-quality instruction/ intervention matched to student needs and (2) using learning rate over time and level of performance to (3) make important education decisions. These three components of RtI are essential.”

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What Challenges Can Schools and Districts Anticipate in Implementing Response to Intervention (RtI)?

2008 Response to Intervention Conference Region 1 Education Service Center Edinburgh, TX November 19, 2008

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The Building RtI Capacity Project •  Develop and disseminate resources to facilitate

RtI implementation in Texas schools •  Partner with Education Service Center (ESC)

RtI Liaisons to provide professional development and technical assistance to schools

•  Develop resources and maintain a Web site •  Provide technical assistance to two Spotlight

3-Tier Reading/Math schools

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Key Components of RtI

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“RtI is the practice of

From: National Association of State Directors of Special Education. (2005). Response to intervention: Policy considerations and implementation. Alexandria, VA: Author.

(1) providing high-quality instruction/intervention matched to student needs and

(2) using learning rate over time and level of performance to

(3) make important education decisions. These three components of RtI are essential.”

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Key Components of RtI (cont.)

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RtI is a framework built on these components:

•  All students receive high-quality core content area instruction.

•  All students are screened to identify those who are making adequate grade-level progress and those who are falling behind and at risk for learning difficulties.

•  At-risk students are provided with immediate, research-based intervention instruction.

•  At-risk students’ progress is monitored frequently to ensure the intervention is meeting their needs.

•  Professional development is provided to educators to enhance the instruction and intervention they provide.

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The Implementation Flowchart

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Develop Action Plan

Conduct Needs Assessment

Form Leadership Team

Establish Buy-in 1—Getting Started

2—Implementation

3—Monitoring Implementation Review Progress and Revise Action Plan

Implement Action Plan

Student Assessment

Core Content Area Interventions Professional

Development

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Challenges Faced During Implementation

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Implementation Challenges

•  Time/Scheduling •  Classroom management •  Resistance •  Instructional changes •  Leadership changes •  Funding

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Time/Scheduling

•  Addressing components of RtI, such as time to test and progress monitor

•  Scheduling: small groups, interventions, collaborative meetings

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It takes time for implementation. Don’t give up!

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Classroom Management

•  Implementing small groups •  Using work stations/centers •  Establishing routines •  Dealing with transitions

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Resistance

•  Addressing resistance to change •  Dealing with negativity

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Go with the goers!

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Instructional Changes

•  Using data to inform daily instruction •  Providing professional development •  Focusing on individual needs •  Documenting student responses

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Instructional Changes (cont.)

•  Building teachers’ knowledge and expertise

•  Establishing the critical relationship between assessing students and delivering data-driven, tailor-made intervention to at-risk students

•  Promoting an inquiry-based approach to intervention

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Leadership Changes

•  Obtaining and maintaining “buy-in” •  Delegating leadership responsibilities to

support implementation •  Planning for sustainability

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Funding

•  Finding funding to implement RtI •  Reallocating resources

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Leading Success

•  Approach as a team •  Take “baby steps” •  Be consistent •  Communicate/Collaborate •  Maintain openness and flexibility •  Be patient

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Building RtI Capacity Web Site

•  Information about RtI •  Access to presentations •  Tools and resources •  Parent information •  Implementation examples

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http://buildingRTI.utexas.org

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Contact Information

Pam Bell Morris, Ph.D. [email protected]

Desiree Pallais [email protected]

Kathleen Walker [email protected]

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Web Site Resources

Building Capacity for RtI Project http://buildingrti.utexas.org

Texas Education Agency www.tea.state.tx.us/curriculum/RtI/index.html

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Questions?

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References

Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA 2004), P.L. 108–446.

National Association of State Directors of Special Education. (2005). Response to intervention. Policy considerations and implementation. Alexandria, VA: Author.

National Association of State Directors of Special Education. (2008). Response to intervention blueprints for implementation: School building level. Alexandria, VA: Author.

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