WGU D152 Module 1: Implementing the Multiple Tiers of
Instruction (Inclusive Classroom WGU D152) Solved
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MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports)
The multitiered systems of supports (MTSS) framework that many schools use
provides targeted support to struggling students. It screens all students and aims to
address behavioral as well as academic issues. The goal of MTSS is to intervene
early so students can catch up with their peers.
While general screening measures may be administered to all students three times a
year, progress monitoring is administered more frequently to students who are in need
of further evaluation.
Has 3 tiers: Tier 1 Universal, Tier 2 Secondary/Targeted, and Tier 3 Intensive
Fidelity
how well the intervention is implemented
RTI (Response to Intervention)
A multi tiered approach to the early identification and support of students with learning
and behavioral needs.
1st tier:
• Whole group instruction
• All students
• Universal screening
2nd tier:
• Small group instruction
• Students with some risk factors
• flexible grouping
• target areas of weakness for specific students
3rd tier:
• One-on-one instruction
• Intensive (PASS/SCREAM)
• Students at high risk
• Includes special education students
• often involves specialists
• individualized goals
Progress Monitoring
Allows teachers to determine whether students are on track to meet their goals. It
involves collecting multiple data points (performance measures) over time and
analyzing that data to identify trends. If a student's performance does not show
consistent improvement, that is an indication that the teacher must adjust instruction to
better meet the student's needs.
How to use progress monitoring effectively
It is imperative to note that data collection does not equate to progress monitoring. Far
too often schools and districts collect a multitude of data, but do not use it effectively. To
use progress monitoring effectively, the data must be used and reflected upon.
That is, the teacher must use the data to drive future instruction for each student.
, Progress monitoring is simply using data effectively to promote student growth
and achievement.
Curriculum-based Measurement (CBM)
A formative assessment procedure for monitoring student progress in core academic
subjects that reflect the local school curriculum
What are the 2 goals of MTSS?
1. intervene early so students can get caught up with peers
2. use to target support for struggling student
Tier 1 Instruction
definition: universal, all students, whole class
explanation: evidence-based interventions that are effective for all students
progress monitoring: purpose of Tier 1 progress monitoring is to determine whether
individual students are making adequate progress in the general education classroom.
may be 3 times a year.
effective interventions:
• uses curriculum-based measurements (CBM)
• interventions look like on time support for students
• using a variety of instructional strategies in the moment to meet varied needs of each
students
Tier 2 Instruction
definition: small group interventions, students with some risk factors
explanation: provide intensive support to help promote student achievement. students
have similar areas of difficulty.
goal: allow these students to achieve a level of academic performance that allows them
to suceed in gen ed classroom
progress monitoring: frequent progress monitoring. need to determine if student is
making enough progress to return to tier 1 (gen ed class), if need to adapt the
intervention, or if need to evaluate to refer to tier 3.
effective interventions:
• small group
• targeted and strategic
• explicit presentation
• direct and immediate feedback
• multiple opportunities to practice what they are learning
• continuous progress monitoring
Tier 3 Instruction
definition: more intensive interventions, students at high risk. often includes sped
students.
explanation: involves frequent measurement of learning outcomes and immediate and
dynamic instructional decision making
progress monitoring: progress monitoring is implemented in part to meet the
requirements of IDEA, which mandates that progress toward students’ short-term and
annual goals must be assessed. provide information about the adequacy of instruction
and the possible need for modifications or adjustments in instructional programming.
effective interventions:
• one-on-one support
Instruction (Inclusive Classroom WGU D152) Solved
100% Correct!!
MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports)
The multitiered systems of supports (MTSS) framework that many schools use
provides targeted support to struggling students. It screens all students and aims to
address behavioral as well as academic issues. The goal of MTSS is to intervene
early so students can catch up with their peers.
While general screening measures may be administered to all students three times a
year, progress monitoring is administered more frequently to students who are in need
of further evaluation.
Has 3 tiers: Tier 1 Universal, Tier 2 Secondary/Targeted, and Tier 3 Intensive
Fidelity
how well the intervention is implemented
RTI (Response to Intervention)
A multi tiered approach to the early identification and support of students with learning
and behavioral needs.
1st tier:
• Whole group instruction
• All students
• Universal screening
2nd tier:
• Small group instruction
• Students with some risk factors
• flexible grouping
• target areas of weakness for specific students
3rd tier:
• One-on-one instruction
• Intensive (PASS/SCREAM)
• Students at high risk
• Includes special education students
• often involves specialists
• individualized goals
Progress Monitoring
Allows teachers to determine whether students are on track to meet their goals. It
involves collecting multiple data points (performance measures) over time and
analyzing that data to identify trends. If a student's performance does not show
consistent improvement, that is an indication that the teacher must adjust instruction to
better meet the student's needs.
How to use progress monitoring effectively
It is imperative to note that data collection does not equate to progress monitoring. Far
too often schools and districts collect a multitude of data, but do not use it effectively. To
use progress monitoring effectively, the data must be used and reflected upon.
That is, the teacher must use the data to drive future instruction for each student.
, Progress monitoring is simply using data effectively to promote student growth
and achievement.
Curriculum-based Measurement (CBM)
A formative assessment procedure for monitoring student progress in core academic
subjects that reflect the local school curriculum
What are the 2 goals of MTSS?
1. intervene early so students can get caught up with peers
2. use to target support for struggling student
Tier 1 Instruction
definition: universal, all students, whole class
explanation: evidence-based interventions that are effective for all students
progress monitoring: purpose of Tier 1 progress monitoring is to determine whether
individual students are making adequate progress in the general education classroom.
may be 3 times a year.
effective interventions:
• uses curriculum-based measurements (CBM)
• interventions look like on time support for students
• using a variety of instructional strategies in the moment to meet varied needs of each
students
Tier 2 Instruction
definition: small group interventions, students with some risk factors
explanation: provide intensive support to help promote student achievement. students
have similar areas of difficulty.
goal: allow these students to achieve a level of academic performance that allows them
to suceed in gen ed classroom
progress monitoring: frequent progress monitoring. need to determine if student is
making enough progress to return to tier 1 (gen ed class), if need to adapt the
intervention, or if need to evaluate to refer to tier 3.
effective interventions:
• small group
• targeted and strategic
• explicit presentation
• direct and immediate feedback
• multiple opportunities to practice what they are learning
• continuous progress monitoring
Tier 3 Instruction
definition: more intensive interventions, students at high risk. often includes sped
students.
explanation: involves frequent measurement of learning outcomes and immediate and
dynamic instructional decision making
progress monitoring: progress monitoring is implemented in part to meet the
requirements of IDEA, which mandates that progress toward students’ short-term and
annual goals must be assessed. provide information about the adequacy of instruction
and the possible need for modifications or adjustments in instructional programming.
effective interventions:
• one-on-one support
