Program
What classrooms (grades) should be participating in DI interventions?
All- if students are not ready of beginning level than an alternative intervention group should be established (i.e Links)
What is Spectrum's Explicit Model called?
I do, We do, You do
This is the first step in the process of Direct Instruction (intervention)
Conduct a placement assessment with each student (new) to determine appropriate intervention level
Returning students are placed in previous group- staff should go back 5 to review (sometimes it is necessary to go back 5-10 lessons)
Who reads the script?
The staff member who is assigned to that group (all staff are required to be trained and participate in our intervention curriculum)
What can you take away or delete from the script?
NOTHING!
You can add to the script to support the needs of the students and to create a multi-mode approach, BUT you can not delete anything
What areas of intervention do we offer DI for?
reading, writing and math
This is the part of the explicit model that the teacher illustrates?
I do (modeling to students using steps/ language)
This is what is used to develop your grouping
Placement assessment schedule (number of errors) is used to determine level of grouping
This MUST be given before choral group responses
A signal (this is many times left out or forgotten)
T or F:
Should only diploma track (academic) students participate in DI intervention?
No- all students should be participating across all Spectrum Long Beach classes
For students who are developmentally lower and cannot access SRA, an alternative DI grouping should be established (i.e- LINKS reading group)
For students who due to their disability cannot be in groups with other students (ED academic) reading plus can be used online (will track progress)
Who is responsible for implementing DI lessons?
teacher, support staff (all classroom staff)
This is what student's should participate in after guided practice?
You do (independent practice/ workbook lesson)
How many days a week should DI be scheduled into the student's routine?
3-5 days
Minimum of 3 days
Name 3 types of signals that can be used before group response
snap, tap board, ring bell
There are many ways to signal students to avoid maladaptive behavior and to ensure the correct procedures are being used
What is the best seating arrangement for students during DI (best practices)?
semi-circle (horseshoe) arrangement
The instructor and students need to be able to see and hear eachother
What are the 4 levels in corrective reading?
DA, DB1, DB2, DC
This is another name for guided practice?
We do (should be done together: teacher modeling with students participating along with teacher)
T or F:
The seating and organization of this program is prescribed
True
The entire program is scripted and prescribed to remain the same throughout each level
What part of the program verifies the student's achievement?
(hint: part of lesson before moving on)
mastery tests (found after several lessons- directions are in teacher guide for each level)
Decoding: reading check outs need to be performed daily/ weekly (many times forgotten)
Should other services (pull out) be scheduled during DI intervention?
It is best not to have counseling, speech, ape or other services pull students during their scheduled intervention period
*sometimes exceptions have to be made
What does D.I. stand for?
Direct Instruction
The formal name is how we achieve I do, We do, You do
Gradual Release is the formal name of our intervention model
The two major goals of the program are the mastery of ______ and _______learning
The mastery of skill and accelerated learning
Should appropriate pacing of lessons be around
1-3 responses per min
6-8 responses per min
10-12 responses per min
10-12 responses per minute
pacing should not be too slow, but should not be too fast the student does not have ample processing (think) time
How do we become proficient in DI intervention and procedures?
PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE
The only way to become better at something is to do it over and over again. By practicing, staff can become better at pacing, step by step procedures and will feel more confident in adding enrichment and visuals to support the student's growth and accessibility to the material