Intervention
An intervention is the instruction (the what and the how) provided to learners that have persistent learning or behavior difficulties, and for whom universal instruction alone is insufficient. It includes designing instruction grounded in factors educators can control such as frequency and duration, focus (specific skills), format (delivery and explicitness), group size, and pacing. An intervention is not a program or set of materials. These are tools educators use to deliver the intervention.
Targeted Instruction/Tier II
Supplemental and systematic instructional sessions for students with similar needs that have not adequately responded to or are far exceeding the goals of Universal Instruction. Approximately 15% of students will need Targeted Instruction/Tier II to reach intended outcomes. Students who receive Targeted Instruction continue to receive Universal Instruction.
Intensive Instruction/Tier III
Intensive Instruction is aligned with each individual student's educational needs that is provided in small group or individually. Intensive Instruction includes some combination of, but not limited to,
increased time
more explicit instruction
enhanced instructional routines
more opportunities for students to respond and practice
enhanced feedback techniques
focus on a smaller number of teaching objectives at a time
smaller student-to-teacher ratio
Approximately 5% of students will need Intensive Instruction/Tier III to reach intended outcomes. Students who receive Intensive Instruction continue to receive Universal Instruction.