RTI
______approach to the early identification and support of students with learning and behavior needs. Purpose is to provide early identification to students who may be struggling academically or behaviorally. Frames issues as problem for educators to resolve by assessing instruction / environment and how they impact learners
Multi-tiered
Steps for ____ include: Identifying issue, gathering information, identifying stakeholders, researching history of issue, identifying barriers, developing action plan, and setting goals
Advocating
Discuss the role of counselors as consultants…
Counselors consult with all key stakeholders in order to promote student learning and success
Consultation allows counselors to have a far reaching impact on school stakeholders.
When working with defiant students, what are some management strategies you can use?
Praise students when they are on task
Provide opportunities to channel aggressive energy into socially acceptable channels (meditation / kinesthetic learning)
Talk to student privately
Encourage students to strive for greater self-control
Use emotion regulation techniques (emotion freedom technique / stress ball)
___ Process frames student issues as the problem for educators to resolve by examining factors such as curriculum, instruction and school environment and how they interact with the learner
RTI
Level 1 of RTI includes _____ interventions for all students. The RTI process includes planning (identifying issue), analyzing (assessing student data), do (develop action plan / match data to student needs / develop intervention), check (implement plan / monitor intervention), and act (evaluate effectiveness of intervention)
Universal
Importance of advocacy...
Increases empowerment, self-worth, efficiency, promotes change, provides resources for all
How is consultation a powerful tool for counselors?
Counselors consult and collaborate in order to reach students and work collaboratively with stakeholders who can make major impacts on students’ lives academically, socially / emotionally, and vocationally.
Consulting with teachers about grade level concerns and helping to establish a framework for addressing individual student needs is one of the most effective ways for counselors to effect change
When working with argumentative students...
•Do not confront the student in a group situation
•Do not use an accusatory tone upon approaching the student
•Evaluate the situation that led to the confrontation
Do not back the student into a corner. Leave room for options
Do not make threats
Allow your emotions to cool down before approaching student
Maintain control at all times
Take collaborative approach: How can we work together to help you be more successful?
Many schools are requiring _____ teams / student support teams to provide consultation regarding a student’s problem in order to eliminate over-identification of students
Pre-Referral (RTI, I&RS, CST)
Level 2 within RTI has ____ group interventions for some students who are at-risk
Targeted
Characteristics of effective advocates include...
Effective communication, empowerment, leadership skills, empathy, insightful, genuine, assertive
In what ways is consultation an effective use of counselors’ time?
Consultation is an effective use of counselors’ time as it impacts many students by developing strategies, skills, and resources to promote student success
When working with students who have behavioral issues...
Meet with the child and describe in exact terms the behavior you find unacceptable in the classroom
During the discussion, explain the reason(s) why you find the behavior unacceptable
Be sure the child understands that it is not he/she who is unacceptable, but rather the behavior
Provide leadership opportunities
Set high expectations
Give student position of responsibility
Post a chart monitoring behaviors
Level 3 in RTI has _____ interventions for individual students and is assessment based
Intensive
How can counselors think systemically?
Assessing practices that negatively impact students and work to replicate systems that elicit positive change
Work to create safe / positive school climate that others can replicate
Work with teachers / stakeholders / local businesses to promote positive changes for students and offer opportunities
When working with teachers, what is one of the most important components in order to ensure student success?
What are ways counselors can improve their classroom management?
Observation, building rapport, have students help set classroom rules, set boundaries / expectations at beginning, circulate classroom
______ is essential in order to keep students on task and ensure that your lesson is constructive, engaging, relevant, and efficient
Classroom management
Focus of RTI is helping / supporting students with....
Learning and behavioral needs
Systemic barriers include...
–Give best teachers to the most capable students in the most rigorous courses
-Inequity in resources
–Track students into coursework based on test scores
–Encourage only select students to take PSAT
–Supports college and career readiness only if students seek counselor’s help
–Focus on demands of vocal parents while ignoring the needs of the silent majority
Having equity of power, accessibility, resources, planning for success, rapport building, negotiating, and teaming are integral components when collaborating with....
What is the importance of offering praise in regard to classroom management?
Inspires class
Improve students self-esteem
Reinforce rules and values you want to see
Provide rewards for students that encourage positive behavior
Increases feelings of empowerment / self-worth / improves intrinsic motivation
The 4 D's Action Plan include data gathering, devising strategies, delivering action plan, and ______
Debriefing