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RtI -Setting the stage for policy to practice issues: The Tough Stuff. Adapted from presentation by Dr. David Tilly, (Heartland AEA 11, Johnston, IA) Innovations Conference 2007. What We Have Learned. There are predictable components in successful RtI implementation - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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RtI -Setting the stage for policy to practice issues:
The Tough Stuff
Adapted from presentation by Dr. David Tilly,(Heartland AEA 11, Johnston, IA)Innovations Conference2007
What We Have Learned There are predictable components
in successful RtI implementation Some of these components conflict with
historical structures and practices in schools Some tough things are predictable Knowing what they are, and being ready for
them is half the battle in addressing them
Presenting . . . Ten “Tough Realities”
Tough Reality #1RtI requires behavior changeon the part of all staff We must accept student performance data
as a basis for changing instruction We must have or learn the skills related to
data-based decision making in instructional decision making
We must match teaching to learners
Tough Reality #2 RtI requires everyone to own the results for
all kids - not just in word, but in deed - whatever it takes
No more “your kids” and “my kids” They’re all “our kids” We all have to accept both the successes
and failures of all our kids
Tough Reality #3 We have to expand the range of
instructional options (amount and intensity) available to all kids
this may mean more and different instructional minutes
which in turn may mean more work for the same number of staff
“We have to stop teaching the way we like to teach and start teaching the way they like to learn
Wendy Robinson, 2007
Tough Reality #4 To get it done, you will have to
allocate ALL of your PD Time for 2 to 3 years (maybe longer) on getting RtI going and supporting it
The inservice model has to go away
Must be planful Must change the way you do PD
- we are looking for behavior change here!
BIG Tough Reality #5 Flexibly grouping students
and providing supplemental instruction requires planning and scheduling
You WILL have to change your master schedule to accommodate supplemental teaching
Logistics of it all is one of the biggest hurdles you will face
Tough Reality #6 People who do not have a history of
working together and collaborating will have to begin doing so
Collaboration is an unnatural act for some
Cannot be left to chance People need to learn the skills needed
for success
Tough Reality #7, 8, and 9. Staff MUST have a deep understanding
of assessment- WHYs and Hows Staff MUST have a deep understanding of
Curriculum Staff MUST have a deep understanding about
effective instruction
Tough Reality #10 Motivation issues- both for staff and
kids. RtI is hard work. Plan for motivation problems Be proactive and celebrate/share
success stories