#5thchat is for people interested in chatting about topics in education, especially as they relate to Grade 5. The goal is to connect people who enjoy learning & sharing, plus supporting & creating partnerships worldwide!
Hello! I am a college student studying early childhood education. I am currently doing a genius hour project on the relationship between class size and student success. #5thchat#edit2000mane
A1 Its a group effort; school psychologist, counselor, teaching team, admin, sped coordinator, social worker all have a part in the Rti process #5thchat
We have an RTI plan we follow...collecting data, sharing information between other teachers, and then recommend "testing". The classroom teacher is expected to manage their classroom, unless the student has an IEP through Special Education. #5thChat
#5thchat Jim, Ms Counselor from Texas. Lurking tonight with wife under the weather. Love to chat about RTI. Anytime, all the time. Want to start a podcast about this topic.
Perk of being in a larger dist is having specialists on hand to give their professional input Wish all Ts were as fortunate as I am with support professionals #5thchat
We have a data coach that helps us collect and filter useful information, but we are ultimately responsible to know our students and check on their behavior, even when they are in other teachers classrooms. #5thChat
We have weekly counselor mtgs that last about 45 min It gives us enough time to focus on a group of Ss that need more of our focus and attention #5thchat
A2 we do monthly data digs with our grade level partners and quartly digs with admistration, reading specialist, interventionist, ect. #5thchat#5thchat
As a college student, I am not currently working in a school. When I do begin to teach, I hope to have regular meetings to discuss things with my fellow teachers and some sort of database to keep in contact. #5thchat#edit2000mane
#5thchat A2 - Always a tough job in MS with so many teachers. We continue to refine and adjust. Starting to use some data collection sheets from @EmergentTree Pleased so far. Meet every six weeks.
A3 I provide tier 2 after school. I usually pull out manipulatives the kids haven't used, games, one on one time, intervention reading materials, etc. #5thchat
#5thchat A3 - We spent time at our last meeting going over the tier 1-2-3 interventions at our school. Tier 2 is about becoming a little more intentional about tutoring, homeroom and intervention time to get some results. Making it more official than standard options.
A3- I have used math recovery strategies when teaching math, and programs like great leaps in reading. Honestly the best I’ve found is small group or 1 on 1 focusing in on specific skills #5thchat
We have Tier aides who pull students at different times of the day for small group sessions. We also use a computer program/app to track their specific skills or lack there of #5thChat
In general, our school has started "teaching" every subject in small groups or "stations"...no more whole group lectures or sitting at your desk #5thChat
#5thchat A4 We call them DBRC behavior check forms for our kids. Think of it as a more detailed vesion of a check-in form. Behaviors are focused on being safe, responsible, respectful. Takes time but we are getting results. The back end data input is fantastic. @EmergentTree
I would start with a phone call, just to get the parent up to date. I would try to set up a time to meet with them. You don't want to come across harsh or upset. It can be hard to understand emotions through phone/email. #5thchat#edit2000mane
I would assume it would be hard to understand that there is only so much you can do. You won't be able to fix everything, especially on your own. #5thchat#edit2000mane
#5thchat A6 - Time, time and time. Finding the time to make the connection. Not a complex issue. Just have to find the moments at the beginning and ending of the day.
A7 as a mom to a high flyer (math), it was important to me that all kids had intervention time to meet them where they’re at. He was able to do a math group with students a few years older and it has helped keep him motivated and interested even 5 years later #5thchat
I learned a lot from this chat. I enjoyed hearing from experienced educators. I realize that it's okay not to know the answer. You can always get advice from your fellow teachers, as well as ask questions to more experienced teachers. #5thchat#edit2000mane
I need to remember that I am still new and learning about my position as an interventionist. It is okay to ask for help or say I don't know, for now. It is a continual learning process. #5thchat
