ESE/SPECIAL EDUCATION

Tools and Practices for Effective Progress Monitoring, Grades K-12 – No. 231

Through a tiered instructional framework model, participants will be introduced to tools and research-based practices for effective progress monitoring at Tiers II and III of the RtI framework. By evaluating and becoming knowledgeable about high quality, differentiated and scientifically based instructional practices, participants will learn how to scaffold learning strategy carefully, and with increased intensity using the tools to meet students at their tested level of performance and rate of progress. Increased achievement and closed learning gaps are among the priorities when intervening strategically for Tiers II and III students.

Course Objectives:

  • Understand how to use, and practice with, the tools of tiered instructional models to close achievement gaps for Tiers II and III students.
  • Develop working knowledge of, and utility with, the assessment procedures needed to progress monitor effectively in order to deliver effective and timely interventions for RtI students.
  • Plan and practice with various differentiated, a scientifically based instructional technique to scaffold instruction with.