Defining Assessments
Let’s define the most common education assessments: benchmark assessments and universal screening tools. Each has their purpose within a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS).
Let’s define the most common education assessments: benchmark assessments and universal screening tools. Each has their purpose within a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS).
Incorporating social skills in special education settings is essential for creating an equitable and well-rounded environment. It teaches students how to communicate, socialize, and advocate for themselves.
We know the base or foundation of that pyramid, Tier 1, is the largest component. We are also all familiar with the following terms and their meanings: from the ground up, solid foundation, strong base, sure footing. Why is it then, as educators, we don’t consistently apply these terms when it comes to the implementation of MTSS?
I’ve been hearing from more and more district administrators who are asking, what about our secondary level students? Should we implement MTSS/RTI at the middle and high school? The answer to this question is, yes!
As students transition back to school from a lengthy stay at home period, districts need to ensure there is a proper system of support in place. As part of that, we need to be able to address both social skills and behavior. Here’s why.
As an administrator, I was frustrated. Here we are, identifying clear issues and areas of need, and we’re being told too bad, she doesn’t qualify? As parents, we continued to provide the best services we could after school.
As a school administrator, one of the key responsibilities is to observe teachers within the classroom and to provide feedback. So, what can we do differently and how can we adapt teaching practices to increase active student responding?
At that point, I began to ask my typical round of questions: what have you seen going on with the student in the classroom? What types of behavioral challenges is the student exhibiting? What types of interventions and/or consequences have you provided to support the student and try to correct the behavior?
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