Tier 1
Families play a critical role in the Response to Intervention (RtI) process. Tier 1 is all the supports around academics and behavior that ALL students receive on a regular basis. At Tier 1 strong family communication will support the understanding of the RtI framework and ensure your child receives the support they need to be successful in school. Be sure to contact your child's teacher to learn more about the RtI and PBIS Framework at your school.
PBIS Tier 1: What Parents Need to Know
- Behaviors are taught to students
- Schools create expectations for all areas of the building
- Students are acknowledged for behaviors
- Adults build relationship with all students
- Schools have strategies and consequences to handle negative behaviors
RtI Academics Tier 1: What Parents Need to Know
- All students receive quality core instruction based on standards
- Teachers provide differentiation to all students during core instruction
- The Berlin Area School District is committed to preparing all students for college and careers through high academic expectations
- All students are screened three times a year to assess who is in need of further supports and interventions
Specific Questions To Ask:
- What makes the core instruction my child is receiving “high-quality?”
- How is my child expected to participate during instruction?
- How can I stay informed regarding how my child is doing in his/her core instruction?
- How will I receive results of my child's universal screening?
- What resources are available to help me understand the results and work with my child towards reaching their goal?
- How is my child taught behaviors?
- How is my child acknowledged for positive behaviors?
- What consequences does the school have for various behaviors?
- How am I notified when my child fails to meet the expectations?
How to get involved:
- Frequently communicate with the teacher
- Attend school functions, such as back to school night and parent?teacher conferences.
- Ask your child about his/ her school day
- Monitor and assist with homework assignments
- Support and reinforce the classroom teacher
- Meet with the teacher if your child starts to experience difficulties
- Praise your child for good work and discuss issues that are problems
- Participate on school governance/action teams/committees
- Participate on district teams and district committees
- Participate in district trainings on curriculum and behavior
- Use PBIS at Home
Tier 2 / Tier 3 Interventions
An intervention is something extra or different that schools do for students who need help around their academic or behavioral needs. Every school will determine which students are in need of an additional intervention around their academic or behavioral needs through a process called screening. Students that are screened and are in need of an additional support will begin receiving an intervention as soon as possible. The school will also notify you as the parent or guardian so you are aware of the intervention. You will also have the opportunity to receive additional information or to decide if you would prefer that your son/ daughter does not receive the intervention.
PBIS Tier 2/3: What Parents Need to Know
- All students are supported with Tier 1
- Students are screened to determine who needs additional support
- Families receive passive consent for Tier 2 interventions
- Families receive active consent for Tier 3 interventions
- Students receiving an intervention receive an additional positive support from an adult throughout the day
- Students are progress monitored throughout the day
- Families are updated often on the progress of their child
RtI Academics Tier 2/3: What Parents Need to Know
- All students are screened three times a year to identify students in need of an intervention
- All elementary schools provide interventions on a daily basis
- All traditional middle schools and high schools offer intervention courses
- Schools offer intervention in Literacy and/or Math
- Students identified receive intervention at least 2-3 times a week for 20-30 minutes
- Students are progress monitored every other week to assess their growth
Specific questions to ask:
- How will I be informed that my child needs a Tier 2/Tier 3 intervention?
- How was it determined my child needs further support?
- Does the school offer Literacy and/or Math interventions?
- Who will do the intervention? When will it occur? How long? How many weeks?
- How can I participate in the plan development or in the intervention itself?
- How will I be informed of my child’s progress?
- Is there anything I can do at home to support the intervention?
- What happens if the intervention is not successful?
How to get involved:
- Frequently communicate with teachers
- Participate in parent academic or behavior support groups
- Meet with the teacher if your child experiences difficulties
- Reinforce behavior and academic expectations at home
- Set up a schedule to discuss progress with the classroom teacher on the Tier 2 or Tier 3 intervention
- Attend data-based review meetings
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