Guidelines for Implementation of 21 st Century Content Standards and Objectives, Reading First and Response to Intervention (RTI) Office of Instruction

WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

enturyGuidelines for Implementation

of 21st Century Content Standards and Objectives,

Reading First and Response to Intervention (RTI)

Office of Instruction

Office of Instructional Technology

Office of Special Programs


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Frequently Asked Questions


enturyWhat is the Response to Intervention(RTI) process?

• RTI– is NOT a special education initiative– is first and foremost, a framework for

organizing instruction for ALL students– is a process designed to intervene early

and prevent reading difficulties– is a process that documents increasing

levels of support have been provided to at-risk students prior to referral to special education


enturyWhat are the components of RTI?

• Three Tier Reading Model• Universal Screening• Progress Monitoring• Teaming & Collaboration• Data-based Decision Making• Professional Development


enturyWhat does policy say about intervention?

– Strategies for early detection and intervention to correct student deficiencies in reading, language arts, and mathematics shall be employed throughout the instructional term in each of the primary elementary and intermediate elementary grades. (Policy 2510 §5.3.2 and §5.4.2)

– The RTI process is characterized by procedures aligned with the steps of problem solving and documents a student’s response or non-response to general education interventions and academic performance in comparison to grade-level standards. (Policy 2419 p.34 Definition)


enturyAre there minutes required for tier 2 and tier 3 intervention?

• NO– Policy 2510 does not specify a required

number of minutes for intervention.


enturyDo RTI guidelines recommend minutes for intervention?

• Yes– Tier 2 - 30 minutes– Tier 3 - 45-60 minutes


enturyWhat are the time requirements for Reading/ELA at the elementary programmatic level?


enturyPolicy 2510 5.3 K-2


enturyDoes the time requirement specify 90 minutes for Reading or for Reading English Language Arts (RELA)?

• A written clarification from the State Superintendent’s Office regarding the change in the interpretation of Reading only during the 90 minutes is forthcoming.

• This change must occur so that Standard 2: Writing and Standard 3: Listening, Speaking and Media Literacy in the 21st Century RELA CSOs are taught.


enturyPolicy 2510 5.4 Grades 3-4


enturyPolicy 2510 5.5 Grades 5-8


enturyShould technology be used during the reading block?

• YES– Policy 2510

• 8.8. Technology must play a major role in the delivery of all programs of study. Technology will be used as part of the delivery process for instruction and providing information for students. The use of technology, particularly computers, will also be a part of the curriculum so that students develop the skills and knowledge to use technology as an effective tool for learning, processing information and communicating information to others.


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What is the appropriate use of technology during instruction?

• As a tool, technology can be used:– in whole group to deliver explicit systematic

reading instruction– in small group for differentiated reading skills

practice and intervention– in lab settings for meaningful related practice

and application for specific reading skills– in learning centers for meaningful reading

practice and application– in the classroom to support individual

student’s content knowledge and learning


enturyShould writing be taught during the RELA block?

• YES– Policy 2510

• 8.6. Instruction and practice in writing is required to be taught to all students. Teachers are required to establish expectations for written work in each subject area and to require that writing is a routine part of all classes. Schools provide teachers with resources, technical assistance and professional development in understanding the writing process and in grading students’ written work.


enturyDo I have to use DIBELS?

• NO – Unless you are an identified Reading First

school.

• The RTI process requires the process of universal screening and progress monitoring. (Policy 2419 p34)

• DIBELS is an example of such an instrument.


enturyWhat does “fidelity to the core” mean?

• “Fidelity to the core” means there is a basic set of skills that must be taught in a sequence.

• Early reading instruction must be taught in a systematic and explicit manner.

• Adopted textbooks provide a sequence of skills and strategies that guide instructional design.

• Additional instructional resources should be used for skill acquisition.


enturyHow does “fidelity to the core” relate to policy?

• Students will apply reading skills and strategies to inform, to perform a task and to read for literacy experience by identifying and using grade appropriate essential reading components (phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, written application) and selecting a wide variety of literature and diverse media to develop independence as readers.– (Policy 2520.1 RLA K-4 Standard 1)


enturyDo I have to use the adopted text?

• YES• Policy 2510

– 7.7.1. Ensure that the instructional materials used as the primary resource for instruction in required programs of study are on the most recent list of state adopted instructional materials or have been exempted by the WVBE through an approved waiver or through the West Virginia Virtual School course approval process.


enturyDo I have to use only the adoptedtext?

• NO• Policy 2510

• 7.7.2. Establish procedures to select instructional materials and supplemental resources that correlate with approved content standards, objectives and performance descriptors for each content area.

• Instructional Guides, Standards-based units of instruction, SAS and Riverdeep Odyssey are recommended as support for 21st century instruction and learning.


enturyMay I use novels and “trade books”

in K-2 and 3-4 classrooms?

• YES– Novels and “trade books” may be used to

differentiate instruction for all students.– Novels and “trade books” may be utilized

to support vocabulary acquisition and comprehension.

– Students may check out books from room/library for independent reading.


enturyCan I use the resources on Teach 21 in my reading classroom?

• YES!!!– Instructional Guides– Standards-Based Units– techSteps– Riverdeep Odyssey– Writing Roadmap– Acuity

http://wvde.state.wv.us/teach21


enturyWhat does our WV assessment data tell us about 3rd grade student performance in RELA?

• DIBELS data tells us WV is doing very well with accuracy and fluency.

• WV assessment data indicates deficiencies in – Vocabulary– Reading comprehension– Writing

• All schools need to review their RELA assessment data to adjust instruction on vocabulary, comprehension, and writing.

• Third grade students need to be able to read and understand text in all content areas in a fluent manner.


enturyWhat does a K-2 RELA block look like and what is recommended?

• Time should be allocated to master the 5 components of reading as follows:– Whole-group instruction

• To introduce new concepts/reading skills– Small group instruction

• Targeted instruction to meet individual students• A first line of intervention to correct student deficiencies

in RELA• Centers are utilized for skill practice

• Instruction in writing should follow CSOs for grades K-2

• Technology shall be integrated during all subjects


enturyHow do I use my allocated instructional minutes to meet Policy 2510 requirements (K-2)?Reading/ELA 90

Math 60

Science 30

Music, Visual Arts, Health, Physical Ed.

30

Social Studies 30

Foreign Language 30 encouraged

Intervention Block 30

Technology Integrated in all content areas

15 minutes can be added to the content area identified by individual school benchmark data

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315 Total Minutes


enturyWhat distinguishes a Reading First school from any other school?

• Reading First grant requires:– Specific professional development– DIBELS– Specific allocation of time (120 minutes

of uninterrupted reading instruction daily)


enturyHow do I use my allocated instructional minutes to meet Policy 2510 requirements in a Reading First School?

Reading/ELA 120

Math 60

Science 30

Music, Visual Arts, Health, Physical Ed.

30

Social Studies 30

Intervention Block 30



15

315 Total Minutes


enturyHow do I use my allocated instructional minutes to meet Policy 2510 requirements (3-4)?

Reading/English Language Arts 90 English Language Arts

Science 30

Social Studies 30

Math 60

Music, Visual Arts, Health, Physical Ed. 30

Intervention 30


Foreign Language 30 encouraged


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315 Total Minutes


enturyWhat are the WV Goals for Response To Intervention?

• Increase reading skills for ALL

students in grades K-3• Strengthen early intervention and

prevention of reading difficulties for struggling readers

• Support and further professional development in reading for all teachers

• Establish a method of SLD identification


enturyWhat is the timeline for implementation of RTI?

• Elementary July 1, 2009

• Middle July 1, 2010

• High July 1, 2011


enturyWhere is WV in the implementation process?

• K-2 Reading Model– Emphasis on Tier 1– Training on Tier 2 will begin summer of 2008

• An Adolescent Instruction Model (AIM) for Literacy is in place.– 3 pilot sites (Clay, Hardy and McDowell)

• 9 Professional Development Schools in 3 counties (Braxton, Hancock, and Raleigh)


enturyWhat is the Response to Intervention(RTI) process?

• RTI– is NOT a special education initiative– is first and foremost, a framework for

organizing instruction for ALL students– is a process designed to intervene early

and prevent reading difficulties– is a process that documents increasing

levels of support have been provided to at-risk students prior to referral to special education


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Guidelines for Implementation of 21 st Century Content Standards and Objectives, Reading First and Response to Intervention (RTI) Office of Instruction