SRBI+Tier+I+and+II

SRBI (Scientific Research-Based Interventions) Implementation
According to the SRBI model, every student should have their individual educational needs addressed through Differentiated Instruction in the classroom. Sometimes technology can be used to help differentiate student instruction. If there is only one teacher station with a projector and SMART Board, whole class instruction can become more student centered. (Please look at the SMART Board link on the left for more ideas.) Classes can occasionally be scheduled for the computer lab so students can work independently or as partners.
 * Tier I Students**

Students who are placed in Tier II should receive instructional interventions in addition to regular class time. The goal for these students is to "close the gap" so they can move back into Tier I. Students are placed into Tier II based their score from a Universal Assessment and their teachers' professional judgments. The middle school uses the CMT and Star for their universal assessments. Tier II students' scores fall between the 10-25 percentile rank on the Star assessment. The Star assessment and the CMTs are norm-referenced assessments.
 * Tier II Students**

To "close the gap" in scores, students need to have their progress monitored on a frequent basis (at least every 2 weeks) using an assessment the teacher selects. Students can also chart their own progress, either with (Excel) or without (graph paper) technology. If students monitor their own progress, they will understand how they learn and what they need to accomplish to leave Tier II.


 * Intervention Ideas**
 * Assist and guide students on their current assignments.
 * Provide a data organizer to students when appropriate for an activity. Make sure they have pencils and paper for notes and scratch work.
 * Design or find relevant SMART Notebook files. Let the students take control using the SMART Board.
 * Use individual, partners or small groupings at computer stations to complete an online activity (See Internet Resources). Guide students before they start the activity by modeling expectations.

=Differentiated Instruction= Click on the links below to find articles and Web-based resources about Differentiated Instruction: This list of resources was from the ctteams project. The Effective Teaching Strategies link also has some terrific resources.
 * [|A Graphic Representation of Differentiated Instruction.doc]
 * [|An ASCD Study Guide for Integrating DI & UbD.doc]
 * [|Anticipation Guide for DI training.doc]
 * [|Avoiding the Pitfalls & Overcoming the Obstacles.pdf]
 * [|Differentiated Instruction ASCD synthesis from Michael Bednarz 5-5-06.doc]
 * [|Differentiating Instruction in the Regular Classroom resource info 8-25-06.doc]
 * [|Finding Manageable Ways to Meet Different Needs ASCD article Winter 2000.doc]
 * [|Instructional Strategies That Support Differentiation.doc]
 * [|Synthesis of The Differentiated Classroom for 9-28-05.doc]
 * [|What Is Differentiated Instruction from Carol Ann Tomlinson.doc]