Updated August 29, 2014

Glendon School

Academic Pyramid of Interventions 2014-2015

The staff at Glendon School believe that all students can learn. This belief is framed by the understanding that some students will need certain interventions to ensure their success.

1. Level One Proactive Planning

Engaging and Connecting with Students through a variety of Instructional Approaches and Initiatives

Communicating with Students and Parents

The staff at Glendon School remain committed to the process of learning to better address the diverse learning needs of their students. They work together in school and/or division level Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to extend and support one another throughout this process. Improving student achievement is key. A critical component of this is timely and effective communication with both students and parents. These are some of our focus areas:

PLCs at the school level will continue to explore effective instructional

strategies and examine assessment, as both are key focus areas. Currently some staff are working with division specialists in the area of

Music, Fine Arts, and Leadership. Staff are encouraged to take advantage of opportunities for professional

development that are provided through the Learning Network. PAT/SLA and PDE results are analyzed and plans are put in place to deal

with any concerns. Early Literacy and Reading Intervention programs provide support to

Division One and Two students in developing literacy skills. Progress reports are sent home in between formal reporting periods to keep

parents informed about their childs progress. Parent-teacher interviews are held in November and March Staff work together with parents and students to develop Individual

Program Plans (IPPs) for students with special needs. Where appropriate, Educational Assistants (EAs) offer support and

guidance for students to help them meet with success.

Updated August 29, 2014

2. Level Two - Classroom Teacher Intervention

When a teacher identifies a student who is struggling academically, they may choose from any of the following interventions to try and support the student:

meet with the student to determine any obstacles that may be affecting achievement (i.e. assignment/homework completion, performance on tests, attendance, etc.) and discuss potential solutions contact the parent/guardian to inform them of any concerns give tutor time (T2) room where students can complete any outstanding assignments consider possible course changes at the High School level utilize alternative approaches to try and accommodate students diverse learning styles

and needs

If concerns persist and a student is not achieving, then a referral should be made to the student support team.

3. Level Three - Student Support Team Intervention

If a student continues to experience difficulty, then a staff member may submit a referral to the Student Support Team (SST) outlining their concerns and what interventions they have already tried. The SST will meet to discuss the referral and decide what action(s) may need to be taken. Sometimes further action leads to developing partnerships with outside agencies. Glendon staff recognize the value in these partnerships, and work collaboratively with specialists to effectively address a students particular needs.

At this level the following interventions may need to be considered, and in most cases the parent/guardian would need to be contacted: Pursue testing to determine the students current level of performance and/or cognitive

abilities to identify or rule out any specific learning needs. Referral to Student Advocacy Counsellor (SAC) for personal counseling or small group

sessions focused on improving attendance, study and or social skills, etc. Access outside agencies to provide programming to address specific needs. This may

involve Alberta Health Services for Occupational Therapy and Speech services. Make recommendations for program changes which may include specific modifications

or accommodations, dropping or changing courses, summer school, etc.

4. Level Four - Administrative Intervention

If the above interventions have not proven to be successful for the student, the administrative team will review the process, and determine what other measures could be pursued.

2. Level Two - Classroom Teacher Intervention3. Level Three - Student Support Team Intervention4. Level Four - Administrative Intervention