Pelham UFSD: Jim Wright's MTSS Resources
On W 4 March 2020, Jim Wright presented on topics of data collection and behavior management to MTSS Team members from the 4 Pelham elementary schools. Here are resources from that workshop:
- PowerPoint: Topics of Data Collection and Behavior-Management Strategies
- Handout 1: Data Collection
- Handout 2: Behavior
- Link to Data-Collection Tools page
On W 13 Nov 2019, Jim Wright consulted with MTSS Team members from the 4 Pelham elementary schools. Here are resources shared at that training:
- RTI/MTSS: Tier 1: How to Implement Strong Core Instruction: Direct Instruction Checklist (Interactive Form)
- Behavior Report Card Maker. This app allows the teacher to format and print off customized daily behavior report cards for classroom data collection.
- Tier 2/3 Intervention Website: What Works Clearinghouse. This website reviews core instruction and intervention programs in reading & mathematics, as well as other academic areas. The site reviews existing studies and draws conclusions about whether specific intervention programs show evidence of effectiveness.
On Th 29 August 2019, Jim Wright met with Pelham staff to discuss RTI/MTSS for Academics. Here are resources shared that day:
- Tier 1/Classroom Intervention Planning Sheet (Google Docs)
- Tier 2: Small-Group Intervention Plan (Interactive). This PDF document allows the user to enter a multi-week Tier 2 intervention plan for a small group of up to 7 students. Check out this example of the form filled out for a group based repeated-reading intervention.
ACADEMIC INTERVENTION IDEAS |
General Academic Skills |
Acquisition of Academic Item-Set
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Reading: Phonics/Alphabetics |
Reading: Sight-Word Vocabulary |
Sight-Word Vocabulary. The student has rapid recognition of sight-words.
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Reading Fluency |
Fluency. The student reads with adequate fluency to comprehend the text.
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Reading Comprehension |
Self-Monitoring:The student monitors understanding of the text while reading.
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Main Idea:The student locates the main idea of a paragraph or passage in informational text.
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Linking Ideas:The student makes connections between ideas in the text.
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Spelling |
Spelling Acquisition. The student is able to spell a grade-appropriate range of words correctly.
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Writing |
Sentence Complexity. The student writes sentences of appropriate variety and complexity for the subject and/or grade level.
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Math |
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Self-Management |
Self-Management in Academic Skills. The student uses appropriate skills and strategies to manage their own learning.
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