Foundations of TI
By nature, as an educator of Deaf students, what are our three primary responsibilities within our role?
Subject, Language, and Behavior Teacher
What is the foundation of all classroom management?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five main student populations that we work with on a daily basis?
- Neurotypical
- Inattentive
- Trauma-informed
- Emotional/Behavioral Disorder
- Anxious
- Language Deprivation
Who are student's stakeholders in Tier 2?
Everyone that works with students, directly or indirectly.
What does Tier 3 build on?
Tier 1 and Tier 2
Give one example of a great classroom management skill.
Not limited to:
- Clear routines.
- Clear classroom expectations.
- Strong relationships with students.
- Opportunities for students to learn from their mistakes.
How do you maintain the momentum in your classroom?
Cadence
What are the two important components of the Tier 1 classroom interventions?
Child Characteristics and Classroom Environment
What is the key component for Tier 2?
Collaboration among student's stakeholders
What will continue within the MTSS framework when students are receiving Tier 3 interventions?
Tier 1 and Tier 2
What percentage of students should be supported at each tier within the MTSS framework?
Tier 3 - 1-5%
Which of the following is NOT part of class-wide management:
- Behavioral Expectations
- Emphasis on Rules Only
- Instruction that Motivates
- Group Behavior Management
- Student Relationships
- Individual Behavior Management
Emphasis on Rules Only
Which of the following is NOT part of the classroom environment modifications?
- Teach Expected Behavior
- Discipline
- Check for Academic Problems
- Identify the Underlying Function of the Behavior
- Eliminate Behavioral Triggers
- Be Flexible in Responding to Misbehavior
Discipline
What are the characteristics of Tier 2 interventions?
Who will provide Tier 3 interventions?
Depending on student needs, it could be teacher for academic goals and student support team for evaluation/social/emotional/behavior goals.
What are the standard names for each tier in the MTSS framework?
Tier 1: Universal
Tier 2: Targeted or Strategic
Tier 3: Intensive
What is the difference between the group behavior management and individual behavior management?
Group Behavior Management: prevent problems, set universal structure
Individual Behavior Management: address specific needs to maintain group behavior management
When do we need to consider adding classroom interventions?
When students are not responding to strategies and expectations within the Tier 1 class-wide management.
To make Tier 2 interventions work, what is important to be included?
Student Input
Tier 3 includes ___ instruction, frequent ____ ____, and the most ____ MTSS support.
individualized, progress monitoring, intensive
What is the backbone of the whole MTSS framework?
Staff behavioral beliefs & attitudes (rapport)
What are two most important tools for making classroom management successful?
Consistency and Adaptability
When should we make a referral to MTSS?
After we have tried everything within Tier 1 (that includes collaborating with student's stakeholders to work on Tier 1 strategies).
Give two examples of Tier 2 interventions.
Not limited to:
- Small group
- Check in/check out
- Self-monitoring
- Social/behavioral contracts
- Social skills training
- Explicit instruction
Give two examples of Tier 3 interventions.
Not limited to:
Evaluation, FBA, BIP, Service Times, Accommodations, Specific Skills Taught, Alternatives to Suspension, Reward System, and Mentoring