How Teachers Serve Your Student on Each Tier

Our Tier 1 services represent a universal level of support that targets all students and is the foundation for student learning.  It focuses on academic and behavioral success for all students. We continuously assess and adjust our services, administration, and instruction based on the evolving needs of our student population.

Here are some key components and services of our Tier 1 MTSS program:

• High-Quality Classroom Instruction: 

Tier 1 instruction that utilizes research-based, effective teaching strategies that cater to diverse learning needs. We ensure that our teachers have access to evidence-based instructional practices, resources, and trainings.

• Differentiated Instruction: 

Our teachers are equipped to differentiate their instruction to meet the varying needs of their students. This involves adapting content, processes, or products to accommodate different learning styles.

• Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS): 

Implement a school-wide system for positive behavior management and reinforcement. We are proactive & intentional about promoting & rewarding positive behaviors to encourage students to repeat them.  Positive environments that are socially and intellectually safe are a priority.

• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs: 

We address our student's social-emotional needs by utilizing the Second Steps curriculum every Thursday during our Extended Learning Time (ELT). This helps our students develop emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and interpersonal skills in hopes that we can improve behavior and reduce disciplinary issues.

• Extended Learning Time (ELT)

Students are provided an extra 30 minutes a day to complete independent practice assignments to strengthen their understanding of concepts they have learned in class.  They are given additional time to complete classwork/homework and obtain help from their ELT teacher.  Students are required to review their grades, ensure they don't have missing work, and set academic & behavioral goals every Monday and Friday.

• Collaborative Problem Solving:

Our teachers, administrators, and support staff collaborate to address academic and behavioral concerns. Regularly scheduled meetings to review data, discuss students' progress, and inform instruction take place weekly in addition to regularly occurring informal meetings.

• Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and Professional Development:

Our teachers are provided access to ongoing professional development to help them stay updated on best practices in education through our PLCs, teacher collaboration, professional development Google Classroom, training sessions, and meetings.

• Parent and Community Involvement: 

We involve parents and the community in the education process. This includes parent/teacher communications, Family Engagement Services, involvement in school events, and our PTO organization.

• Additional Instructional Time:

Our teachers offer additional instructional time for students who need it - before or after school, during lunch, or during dedicated intervention blocks.

• Technology Integration: 

We utilize technology for data collection, analysis, and instruction to personalize learning and track student progress.

• Universal Screening: 

We regularly conduct assessments to identify students who may need additional support.