Any student Students in grades K-6 identified as persistently at risk (below benchmark twice consecutively) will receive evidence-based Tier 2 or Tier 3 interventions, biweekly progress monitoring, and a personalized plan tailored to their needs.
K - 6th students eligible for a math intervention will receive instruction targeted to their needs for a minimum of 30 minutes per week, during the math block.
There should be a regular time for math intervention in a teacher's schedule. It does not need to be documented in your master schedule. It is permissible for math intervention time to fall within the math block as long as it does not replace core instruction.
If more than one intervention group is needed, each group will need its own distinct 30 minutes per week. Example: 10 minutes M/W/F and 15 minutes T/Th. This will most highly affect 3rd & 4th grade students.
If more students are added to an intervention group, it should not reduce the time for the identified students.
At CCSD, FAST earlyMath subtests or FAST CBMmath will be used for progress monitoring. The standard treatment protocol are as follows:
K - earlyMath subtest Numeral Identification NI-K
1 - earlyMath subtest Decomposing DC-1
2-6 CBMmath
CCSD Progress Monitoring Tools for Math
*teachers have discretion to modify the progress monitoring tool to align with instruction per student need.
For intervention, our standard resource will be the iReady Tools for Instruction. Recommended Tools for Instruction can be found on the grade level pages of this site (found under Grades at the top right corner). Utilize the topic's progression in conjunction with iReady reports and classroom data to determine best entry point.
Timing of grade levels units should not impact intervention content for 1st & 2nd grade. In 3rd & 4th grade, it would be appropriate to shift intervention efforts towards pre-teaching of and/or scaffolding during the Fractions unit(s), but not to exceed 6 total weeks (Max two weeks prior and max four weeks of the unit)
The student will continue to receive math intervention until the student demonstrates proficiency on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) or until the student performs at benchmark on two consecutive screener assessments, whichever occurs first.
Teachers always have the discretion to choose to continue to provide intervention to students when either indicator is below proficiency even if other indicators would allow the student to be removed from intervention.
Does intervention need to be provided by a certified teacher?
Intervention should be provided by the highest qualified staff member, but does not need to be a certified teacher
Do the guidelines we follow for Literacy SDI and Intervention apply for Math?
Specifically, core instruction and SDI be prioritized. Students who receive Math SDI are not required to also receive Math intervention as SDI would serve as their intervention
Should a student do MyPath and have an intervention?
Time with a teacher for targeted instruction may be prioritized over MyPath
Are we required to communicate with parents?
Families will be engaged as active partners, with clear communication about their child’s performance and the school’s support strategies in place.
Educators should provide notification in a timely and culturally responsive manner, using clear and accessible language. The notification should explain:
The specific area(s) of concern
A summary of the data used to identify the concern
The following steps the school will take, including planned instruction and support
An invitation for the parent/guardian to share their insights, questions, and goals