Region One Education Service Center-Spring/Summer 2013
Spring/Summer 2013 Schedule
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Region One Education Service Center-Spring/Summer 2013 “Rigorous implementation of RtI includes a combination of high quality, culturally and linguistically responsive instruction; assessment; and evidence-based intervention. Comprehensive RtI implementation will contribute to more meaningful identification of learning and behavioral problems, improve instructional quality, provide all students with the best opportunities to succeed in school and assist with the identification of learning disabilities and other disabilities.� -The National Center on Response to Intervention, 2012
Commitment to Quality Serving as an intermediary agency between the U.S. Department of Education (USDE), the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and our local school districts, Region One Education Service Center (ESC) is dedicated to providing on-going quality in the area of Response to Intervention (RtI) implementation. Our direct line of communication with these parent agencies allows Region One ESC to provide our area districts up to date information on essential matters related to RtI such as awareness of available resources, legal updates and state-recommended best practices in curriculum use, instruction, assessment and school-wide positive behavioral supports. For the 2012-13 academic school year, Region One ESC will continue to offer guidance on efficient and effective RtI implementation that is in line with the nation and the state. Region One ESC also strives to connect intervention guidance in the areas of academics and behavior to support our schools in preparing for learning experiences that match the rigor of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
Focus on the Core The RtI framework not only enhances the quality of classroom instruction and school-wide positive behavioral support systems but it also empowers teachers to provide struggling learners wide-ranging supports while remaining in the general education setting (Walker, 2008). In addition, Region One ESC recognizes the need to support our area schools with instructional support systems to address the language and literacy needs of our English Language Learners (ELLs). When the linguistic supports of the ELL Page | 2
Region One Education Service Center-Spring/Summer 2013 population are embedded into quality core instruction the possibility of inappropriate classification of ELLs in special education is dramatically reduced. Students who are gaining proficiency in the four domains of language –listening, speaking, reading and writing-can benefit from systems where the core content needs are being adequately and intentionally addressed (Calderón, Slavin, and Sánchez (2011).
Culturally Responsive Response to Intervention Region One also understands the need to supply educators with best practices to enhance student engagement by providing learning experiences that are rigorous and relevant to students. Barbara Cervone, President of What Kids Can Do, (2010) reports that the in addition to the three Rs (reading, writing and ‘rithmetic) schools should strive to “nourish teacher-student relationships grounded in trust, respect and responsibility.” In order to most effectively serve a diverse population, schools must be cognizant of multiple approaches to instruction and behavioral supports. “Similar considerations must be applied to the design and implementation of interventions for individual students” (Harris-Murri, King, and Rostenberg, 2006). The
intentional use and understanding of culturally responsive pedagogy allows school systems to appropriately address the individualized needs of all students and to eliminate any potential barriers to learning. Culturally responsive systems allow schools to create an “arsenal for addressing the numerous needs associated with the achieving gap” (Schellenberg and Grothaus, 2011). and create these essential teacher and student relationships that serve as a basis for learning.
New RtI Coordinator Support Schools are continuously evolving systems and with this growth come changes in administrative and teaching assignments. It is important to Region One ESC that we continue to build leadership capacity by offering a wide range of training to new and existing staff. An established process of continuous growth and improvement ensures that schools can continue the Page | 3
Region One Education Service Center-Spring/Summer 2013 proper implementation of a coordinated instructional process while maintaining a strong leadership infrastructure (Mercier Smith, Fien, Basaraba, and Travers, 2009). Region One will offer specified trainings and meeting opportunities to provide new campusbased and district level RtI Coordinators the opportunity to efficiently learn new knowledge and join in a network of support to ensure that appropriate RtI processes continue to be implemented within their existing systems. (See the details in the pages that follow.)
Summary Region One ESC’s vision and mission statements highlight our commitment to educational excellence, equity and to provide quality services. We understand and accept this responsibility to provide our area schools with supports that are necessary to maintain alignment to state standards that are rooted in culturally responsive practices. Further we understand the need for continued growth and the demands of incorporating new school staff into existing systems for the betterment of all children. We are excited to be your provider of choice on the topic of Response to Intervention. ♌
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References Calderón, M., Slavin, R., & Sánchez, M. (2011). Effective instruction for english learners. Future Of Children, 21(1), 103-127. Cervone, B. (2010). Powerful learning with public purpose. New Directions For Youth Development, 2010(127), 37-50. doi:10.1002/yd.361 Harris-Murri, N., King, K., & Rostenberg, D. (2006). Reducing Disproportionate Minority Representation in Special Education Programs for Students with Emotional Disturbances: Toward a Culturally Responsive Response to Intervention Model. Education & Treatment Mercier Smith, J. L., Fien, H., Basaraba, D., & Travers, P. (2009). Planning, Evaluating, and Improving Tiers of Support in Beginning Reading. Teaching Exceptional Children, 41(5), 16-22. National Center on Response to Intervention, (2012). What is rti? Retrieved from http://www.rti4success.org/whatisrti Schellenberg, R., & Grothaus, T. (2011). Using Culturally Competent Responsive Services to Improve Student Achievement and Behavior. Professional School Counseling, 14(3), 222230. Walker, B. J., (2008). Adjusting instruction to meet students’ needs. Reading Today, 25(6), 1819.
“What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to the soul.” -Joseph Addison, Writer
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Recommended Trainings and Meetings for New RtI Coordinators/Facilitators Session Title/ CPE Credits/Fee
Date/Time
Location
Workshop Number
ONLINE BOOK STUDY Workshop 39637
RtI in Middle School and High School
Begins March 17, 2013 and ends on April 28, 2013 A signed course commitment form/syllabus is required for participation. Call for details. 956-984-6175
12 CPE Credits, *Free Limited to 15 participants *participation requirements apply
ONLINE BOOK STUDY Workshop 39661
The Culturally Proficient School-Prepares for RtI
Begins April 28 and ends on June 2, 2013 A signed course commitment form/syllabus is required for participation. Call for details. 956-984-6175
20 CPE Credits, *Free Limited to 15 participants *participation requirements apply
RtI LOL (Learning Over Lunch)
30 minutes!
February 28, 2013 11:30 a.m.to Noon
March 5, 2013 12 to 12:30 p.m.
ONLINE WEBINAR Understanding RtI-Related Graphs
Workshop 39662 FREE
ONLINE WEBINAR What is TEMI? (for elementary)
Workshop 39663 FREE
Description This course is 100% online. The objective of the course is to orient you with the recommended processes for building RtI structures at the secondary level. Participation preferences will be those to those who have successfully completed the RtI 101 (McCook book). A SIGNED syllabus/commitment form is required for this class. The book is provided free of charge pending participation requirements. Participants will have access to course administrator via telephone – evenings, weekends, holidays. Call for additional details. This course is 100% online. You will take a journey through a fictitious school district that is struggling with issues of understanding diversity and how to close the academic achievement gap for student sup groups that are not achieving to their highest potential. This course is a MUST for any campus or district that is implementing Response to Intervention. You will learn about how a pervasive philosophy of "high expectations for ALL" can support school improvement efforts. This ONLINE course requires a signed syllabus/commitment form from each participant. The book for the course is provided and is yours to keep with successful completion of the course. In RtI there can be an enormous amount of data gathered and presented in the form of a chart or graph. Have you ever wondered what all those lines and dots mean? Come find out about box and whiskers charts, what all those colorful lines and dotted lines mean (vertical and horizontal) and other aspects of RtI graphs.
Do you know what TEMI is? Do you know how to get it for FREE? TEMI is the Texas Early Mathematics Inventory and it is FREE to all Texas schools. This inventory is the equivalent of the TPRI but it offers resources for math for grades K-2. Come find out how to obtain the free online materials and also get an overview of each component of the TEMI.
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Region One Education Service Center-Spring/Summer 2013 Session Title/ CPE Credits/Fee
RtI LOL (Learning Over Lunch)
30 minutes!
Date/Time
Location
Workshop Number
ONLINE WEBINAR March 22, 2013 12:30 to 1
April 30, 2013 11:30 a.m. to Noon
Behavioral Supports and the Three Prongs ONLINE WEBINAR Involving Parents in the RtI Process
Workshop 39664 FREE
Workshop 39666 FREE
Description Did you know that school-wide positive behavioral support systems can are 50% of the “RtI Triangle”? If you have ever tried to support a child in improving behavior and had no successes, you might be missing one of the three prongs! Come learn about the critical elements that should be considered in supporting a child’s behavioral needs. Why and how should we involve parents in the RtI process? Come find out what the law says about parents’ rights as related to RtI and how to support parents’ understanding of the RtI framework. Ideas and resources will be shared. NOTE: This is not a comprehensive legal issues training.
General Response to Intervention Trainings Session Title/ CPE Credits/Fee Using EasyCBM for Student Progress Monitoring Grades K-8 Reading and Mathematics for RtI
Date/Time
March26, 2013 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location
Region One Computer Lab B
Workshop 39668 FREE 6 CPE Credits
Region One Computer Lab B
Workshop 39669 FREE 6 CPE Credits
(repeats on May 2, 2013)
May 2, 2013 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Catching Readers Before They Fall Grades K-4 April 11, 2013 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PLUS online component
Workshop Number
Region One La Lomita Room
HYBRID Workshop 39667 FREE 12 CPE Credits Participants must preregister for this session in order to be assured a set of materials. Space is limited to the first 32 participants who preregister.
Description This is an ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY USE SESSIONgeneral knowledge of computer navigation skills are a prerequisite. We will learn the basics of Curriculum Based Measurement (CBM) for student progress monitoring. You will learn how to use a free online resource to administer brief screening tests for reading and mathematics to students K-8th grades. This session will be conducted in a computer lab and no food or drinks are allowed in the lab. This HYBRID training will have TWO components- a face-to-face 6 hour session and an online component. To receive the credits for the course and to keep the book provided, participants will need to complete BOTH components of the course. The book will need to be returned to Region One if the online portion is not completed. No partial CPE credits will be awarded. This session will offer critical information on how reading "works" and how to use the student's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) as a gauge for intervention. Also you will learn about flexible grouping formats, how to teach inferencing and summarization skills, and how to analyze student oral reading miscues. The online portion will be on your own with due dates for the remainder of the activities. CALL for details if you have ANY questions.
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Region One Education Service Center-Spring/Summer 2013 Session Title/ CPE Credits/Fee Supporting the Instructional ProcessUsing Scaffolding Techniques to Promote Retention of Learning (Recommended for Teams of Resource and/or Bilingual Teachers and Assigned Paraeducators)
Date/Time
May 8, 2013 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location
Region One Point Isabel Room (Upstairs-Elevators Available)
*This three-day intensive academy is designed to align your district for preparation for RtI Implementation and assist you in creating a guidance document for your district. Each member of the district level team will receive a resource notebook with the following materials: District Level RtI Implementation Blueprints School Level RtI Implementation Blueprints Book titled, Leading and Managing RtI: Five Steps for Building and Maintaining Infrastructure (McCook, 2009) Much more!
Workshop Number
Workshop 39749 FREE 6 CPE Credits Limited seating and materials-ALL participants are required to register for this session in the Region One System
Description The goals for this session include a review of factors that promote student learning including establishing a riskfree learning environment to supporting students in establishing learning goals to promote selfdetermination. In addition, you will learn about the stages of learning and how these stages relate to various scaffolding techniques. You will learn how to use scaffolding to move students through these stages of learning by maintaining a level of rigor that is commensurate with the student’s Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD). We will also discuss the Proficiency Level Descriptors (PLDs) to support students who are acquiring English.
This training is available by request. Cost*: $2,500 for a ten member DISTRICT level interdisciplinary team. Call 956-984-6175 for details. *Includes extensive follow up support as requested.
The academy is limited to 10 team members. All team members must participate in an online RtI course prior to the academy. The online course date perimeters can be tailored to your individual needs. Call 956-984-6175
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Jannette Reyes, M. Ed. Region One ESC 1900 West Schunior Edinburg, Texas 78539 Email: jreyes@esc1.net Phone: 956-984-6175
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