Ci3T

COMPREHENSIVE, INTEGRATED, THREE-TIERED MODEL OF PREVENTION

Topeka Public Schools partners with The University of Kansas and Dr. Kathleen Lane to implement Ci3T in all schools. Ci3T building implementation manuals for addressing the academic, behavioral, and social needs of students. Ci3T plans help schools make data based decisions to support students in an inclusive, comprehensive and integrated system. The easy-to-use implementation manual clearly explains expectations for students, staff, families and administration.

Implementation Plan

Each building implementation manual:

• Describe a Tier 1 (Primary Prevention) plan for academic, social, behavioral responsibilities of all stakeholders including suggested responsibilities for parents.

• Includes an Expectation Matrix for school settings and a Reactive Plan.

• Identifies supports available for students needing Tier II (Secondary) and/or Tier III (Tertiary) supports in academic, social and behavioral areas.

• Is monitored by a building level Ci3T leadership team.

• Is not a “program,” but the umbrella under which the school operates.

Learn More About It

• Make sure that you receive a copy of your school’s Ci3T implementation manual from your administrator.

• Read the manual so that you will be familiar with your school’s expectations for delivering academic, behavioral and social emotional instruction and support, your school’s behavioral expectations and reinforcement system and which Tier 2 and 3 supports are available in your building.

• If you have any questions, meet with your instructional coach and/or administrator.

Dr. Rita Pierson was an incredible educator. If you follow her advice, classroom management will be less of an issue.

“We’re educators. We’re born to make a difference.”

“Kids don’t learn from people they don’t like.”

“Every child deserves a champion; an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best they can possibly be.”

Link to the YouTube of the Ted Talk - https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=F23ak31YnTI

Teacher Action Steps

Routine & Procedures

• Know what you’re going to do ahead of time!

Strong Voice

• Know the difference between a stern voice and a yelling voice

Teacher Radar

• Always be two steps ahead of the kids

Whole Class Reset Button!

• Whole class meetings are important!

• Know when to step back and reevaluate the plans

Pacing for Success!

• Down time will bring you and your students down.

None of this matters if you do not create positive relationships with your students!