TIER I: Regular Classroom Instruction

TIER I: Regular Classroom Instruction

According to Capital School District recommendation teachers must complete at least 90 minutes of whole group/small group reading instruction and at least 30-45 minutes of writing instruction daily. All students in your classroom must receive this TIER I instruction daily. It is recommended that this instruction remain uninterrupted.

Students may also be referred to the IST team for behavior problems that are affecting their progress in the classroom.

Students on TIER I will complete the following assessments through the year to monitor progress:

K: DIBELS: Sept. Jan. May
Kindergarten Assessment: Jan. May
1: DIBELS: Sept. Jan. May
Harcourt Holistic: 1.4, 1.5
Gates: Sept, May
2: DIBELS:
Harcourt Holistic: 2:1, Theme 3, 2:2 Theme 1
Gates: Sept, May
3: DIBELS:
Harcourt Holistic: 3.1 Theme 3, 3:2 Theme 1&3
Gates: Sept, May
4: DIBELS: Sept. May
Harcourt Holistic: 4.1 Theme 3, 4.2 Theme 1
Gates: Sept, May

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Students not at benchmark on any screening…

– Begin progress monitoring

– If students are at or below 25% percentile or cut score of designated assessment

• Move immediately to Tier II

– If they are between 25% percentile or cut score of designated assessment and benchmark

• School-based team reviews program and progress
  (Needs-based, differentiation, fidelity, pacing, appropriateness of groupings)
  
• At least six weeks of Tier I interventions


• Progress monitored every two weeks