region one esc fall 2012 rti training schedule

Region One Education Service Center-Fall, 2012

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Fall 2012 Schedule


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“Rigorous implementation of RtI includes a combination of high

quality, culturally and linguistically responsive instruction; assessment;

and evidence-based intervention. Comprehensive RtI implementation

will contribute to more meaningful identification of learning and

behavioral problems, improve instructional quality, provide all students

with the best opportunities to succeed in school and assist with the

identification of learning disabilities and other disabilities.”

-The National Center on Response to Intervention, 2012

Commitment to Quality

Serving as an intermediary agency between the U.S. Department of Education (USDE), the Texas

Education Agency (TEA) and our local school districts, Region One Education Service Center (ESC) is

dedicated to providing on-going quality in the area of Response to Intervention (RtI) implementation. Our

direct line of communication with these parent agencies allows Region One ESC to provide our area

districts up to date information on essential matters related to RtI such as

awareness of available resources, legal updates and state-recommended best

practices in curriculum use, instruction, assessment and school-wide positive

behavioral supports.

For the 2012-13 academic school year, Region One ESC will continue to offer

guidance on efficient and effective RtI implementation that is in line with the

nation and the state. Region One ESC also strives to connect intervention guidance in the areas of

academics and behavior to support our schools in preparing for learning experiences that match the rigor

of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).

Focus on the Core

The RtI framework not only enhances the quality of classroom instruction and school-wide positive

behavioral support systems but it also empowers teachers to provide struggling learners wide-ranging

supports while remaining in the general education setting (Walker, 2008). In addition, Region One ESC

recognizes the need to support our area schools with instructional support systems to address the language


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and literacy needs of our English Language Learners (ELLs). When the linguistic supports of the ELL

population are embedded into quality core instruction the possibility of inappropriate classification of

ELLs in special education is dramatically reduced. Students who are gaining proficiency in the four

domains of language –listening, speaking, reading and writing-can benefit from systems where the core

content needs are being adequately and intentionally addressed (Calderón, Slavin, and Sánchez (2011).

Culturally Responsive Response to Intervention

Region One also understands the need to supply educators with best practices to enhance student

engagement by providing learning experiences that are rigorous and relevant to students. Barbara

Cervone, President of What Kids Can Do, (2010) reports that the in addition to the three Rs (reading,

writing and ‘rithmetic) schools should strive to “nourish teacher-student relationships grounded in trust,

respect and responsibility.” In order to most effectively serve a diverse

population, schools must be cognizant of multiple approaches to

instruction and behavioral supports. “Similar considerations must be

applied to the design and implementation of interventions for individual

students” (Harris-Murri, King, and Rostenberg, 2006). The

intentional use and understanding of culturally responsive pedagogy allows school systems to

appropriately address the individualized needs of all students and to eliminate any potential

barriers to learning. Culturally responsive systems allow schools to create an “arsenal for

addressing the numerous needs associated with the achieving gap” (Schellenberg and Grothaus,

2011). and create these essential teacher and student relationships that serve as a basis for

learning.

New RtI Coordinator Support

Schools are continuously evolving systems and with this growth come changes in

administrative and teaching assignments. It is important to Region One ESC that we continue to

build leadership capacity by offering a wide range of training to new and existing staff. An


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established process of continuous growth and improvement ensures that schools can continue the

proper implementation of a coordinated instructional process while maintaining a strong

leadership infrastructure (Mercier Smith, Fien, Basaraba, and Travers, 2009).

Region One will offer specified trainings and meeting opportunities to provide new campus-

based and district level RtI Coordinators the opportunity to efficiently learn new knowledge and

join in a network of support to ensure that appropriate RtI processes continue to be implemented

within their existing systems. (See the details in the pages that follow.)

Summary

Region One ESC’s vision and mission statements highlight our commitment to educational

excellence, equity and to provide quality services. We understand and accept this responsibility

to provide our area schools with supports that are necessary to maintain alignment to state

standards that are rooted in culturally responsive practices. Further we understand the need for

continued growth and the demands of incorporating new school staff into existing systems for

the betterment of all children. We are excited to be your provider of choice on the topic of

Response to Intervention. ♦


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References

Calderón, M., Slavin, R., & Sánchez, M. (2011). Effective instruction for english learners.

Future Of Children, 21(1), 103-127.

Cervone, B. (2010). Powerful learning with public purpose. New Directions For Youth

Development, 2010(127), 37-50. doi:10.1002/yd.361

Harris-Murri, N., King, K., & Rostenberg, D. (2006). Reducing Disproportionate Minority

Representation in Special Education Programs for Students with Emotional Disturbances:

Toward a Culturally Responsive Response to Intervention Model. Education & Treatment

Mercier Smith, J. L., Fien, H., Basaraba, D., & Travers, P. (2009). Planning, Evaluating, and

Improving Tiers of Support in Beginning Reading. Teaching Exceptional Children, 41(5),

16-22.

National Center on Response to Intervention, (2012). What is rti? Retrieved from

http://www.rti4success.org/whatisrti

Schellenberg, R., & Grothaus, T. (2011). Using Culturally Competent Responsive Services to

Improve Student Achievement and Behavior. Professional School Counseling, 14(3), 222-

230.

Walker, B. J., (2008). Adjusting instruction to meet students’ needs. Reading Today, 25(6), 18-

19.

“What sculpture is to a block of

marble, education is to the soul.”

-Joseph Addison, Writer


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Recommended Trainings and Meetings for New RtI Coordinators/Facilitators

Session Title/

CPE Credits/Fee Date/Time Location

Workshop

Number Description

RtI Overview Trainer of

Trainers

(3 CPE Hours, Free)

September 14, 2012 8:45 a.m. to 12 noon

ONLINE

WEBINAR

38533

This ONLINE live webinar session

will offer general information about

Response to Intervention (RtI) for

NEW district or campus RtI

coordinators. The participants will

receive access to trainer of trainer

materials which can be used as a

tool for training school or district

staff on the BASICS of RtI.

September 14, 2012 12:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

ONLINE

WEBINAR 38535

Response to

Intervention 101

RtI Guide ONLINE Course

(12 CPE Hours, Free)

Begins September

30, 2012 and ends

October 28, 2012

ONLINE

BOOK STUDY 38552

This course is 100% online. The

objective of the course is to orient

you with the basics of Response to

Intervention. You will read the RtI

Guide by Dr. John McCook and

take a basic comprehension quiz

with each section of the reading. A

course syllabus/commitment form is

required for this class. The book is

provided. Call for additional details.

Begins January 13,

2013 and ends

February 10, 2013

ONLINE

BOOK STUDY

38553

Common Barriers

to RtI Implementation: What

They Are and

How to Avoid Them.

(3 CPE Hours, Free)

October 24, 2012 8:30 a.m. to 12:00

noon

ONLINE

WEBINAR 38585

This session is intended as an

introduction on what some of the most

commonly reported and observed RtI

implementation barriers within our

state. The purpose of this session is to

provide guidance and support to area

schools and districts in efficient and

effective RtI implementation in order to

avoid any potential barriers which

include system-wide understanding of

the purpose of RtI, who should lead

implementation efforts, and what should

be the "non-negotiables" of your RtI

implementation plan. Come learn how

to avoid any the confusion about the

process and how to build capacity of

universal understanding within your

district to maximize your use of funds

and your time.

October 31, 2012 12:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

ONLINE

WEBINAR 38586

Help! Where Do I

Go to Find RtI Stuff?

(1 CPE Hour, Free)

September 21, 2012 9:00 a.m to 10:00 a.m.

ONLINE

WEBINAR 38591

If you were "put in charge" of RtI, this

session is for you! In just one short hour

you will learn about some websites of

interest that offer general to specific

information about Response to

Intervention. You will learn about

various national and state resources that

will support you in your understanding

of the critical components of RtI. This

will be a hands-on session. Be prepared

to be amazed at all that is out there at

your disposal to help build your

capacity of understanding of RtI basics.

September 21, 2012 11:00 a.m to 12 noon

ONLINE

WEBINAR 38592

September 21, 2012 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

ONLINE

WEBINAR 38593

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Session Title/


Workshop

Number Description

The Culturally Proficient

School-Prepares for RtI


Begins November 4,

2012 and ends

December 9, 2012

ONLINE

COURSE 38554

In this ONLINE COURSE you will take

a journey through a fictitious school

district that is struggling with issues of

understanding diversity and how to close

the academic achievement gap for

student sup groups that are not achieving

to their highest potential. This course is a

MUST for any campus or district that is

implementing Response to Intervention.

You will learn about how a pervasive

philosophy of "high expectations for

ALL" can support school improvement

efforts. This ONLINE course requires a

signed syllabus/commitment form from

each participant. The book for the course

is provided and is yours to keep with

successful completion of the course. Call

956-984-6261 or 956-984-6175 for

complete details.

General Response to Intervention Trainings

Session Title/


Workshop

Number Description

Using EasyCBM for Student

Progress Monitoring Grades

K-8 Reading and

Mathematics for RtI

(6 CPE Hours, Free)

September 20, 2012 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Region One

Computer Lab B 38536

This is an ADVANCED

TECHNOLOGY USE SESSION-

general knowledge of computer

navigation skills are a prerequisite.

We will learn the basics of

Curriculum Based Measurement

(CBM) for student progress

monitoring. You will learn how to

use a free online resource to

administer brief screening tests for

reading and mathematics to

students K-8th grades. This session

will be conducted in a computer

lab and no food or drinks are

allowed in the lab.

October 19, 2012 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Region One

Computer Lab B 38555

RtI and the Classroom

Teacher-

ADMINISTRATOR

SESSION

(6 CPE Hours, Free)

November 7, 2012 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Willacy Room

38595

Campus and District Level

administrators will receive a FREE

book by the same title as part of this

training. You will learn how to foster

buy-in and build commitment by the

classroom teacher in the RtI process.

RtI cannot happen without the teacher

and it is critical for administrators to

know how to build teachers' capacity

of instructional practices that foster

success in RtI implementation. This

session will allow for administrator to

administrator discussion as well as

whole group discussion to help guide

participants in understanding the

importance of the principal's and

central office administrator's role in

the RtI implementation process.















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Session Title/


Workshop

Number Description

Systems of Support

Intervention RtI

Team Training


October 11-12, 2012 8:30 a.m. to 4: 00 p.m. Zapata Room 38581

This training is intended for

CAMPUS-based interdisciplinary

intervention teams led by the

PRINCIPAL (principal's

attendance required WITH the

team-no exceptions). Teams of

general and special educators will

learn the "whys" involved in

creating an individualized

intervention plan for a student who

requires instruction beyond Tier 1

in an RtI framework. Also the

team will learn the “how” in

conducting an intervention team

meeting for the purpose of

developing an individualized

intervention plan for students who

struggle either academically or

behaviorally. A typical team

consists of 5-7 members from the

same campus, led by the principal.

iPads, laptops computer or other

internet accessible devices are

encouraged.

November 9-10, 2012 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Note: Day 2 is on a Saturday

Willacy Room 38594

December 7-8, 2012 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Note: Day 2 is on a Saturday

Willacy Room 38583

*This three day intensive academy is designed to align your

district for preparation for RtI Implementation and assist

you in creating a guidance document for your district.

Each member of the district level team will receive a

resource notebook with the following materials:

District Level RtI Implementation Blueprints

School Level RtI Implementation Blueprints

Book titled, Leading and Managing RtI: Five Steps for Building and Maintaining Infrastructure (McCook, 2009)

Much more!

The academy is limited to 10 team members. All team members must participate in

an online RtI course prior to the academy. The online course date perimeters can be

tailored to your individual needs. Call 956-984-6175

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23––+.

This training is available by request.

Cost*: $2,500 for a ten member DISTRICT level

interdisciplinary team.

Call 956-984-6175 for details.

*Includes extensive follow up support as requested.






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Jannette Reyes, M. Ed.

Region One ESC

1900 West Schunior

Edinburg, Texas 78539

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 956-984-6175

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