Does not attend to directions/instruction Interventions do not have to occur in the classroom they can be administered in small groups with the counselor or similar settings. Interventions: Most of these interventions can be adapted to student group size, or RTI tier.
The key difference to keep in mind for Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions is INTENSITIY. That is,
the same intervention can be done at both levels, with differing degrees of intensity. . . For example, in Tier 2, the teacher could work with a group of 6 children for 20 minutes three times a week. For Tier 3, the INTENSITY of instruction would need to be increased in Tier 3 by reducing group size to a maximum of 3, increasing group time to 30 minutes, and increasing group frequency to 5 times a week. Suggested Interventions 1. Teach the student how to follow directions through: a. Direction‐ how to follow classroom and school rules b. Rehearsal ‐ practice following follow classroom and school rules c. Modeling – showing how to follow classroom and school rules d. Prompting – giving student reminder of following classroom and school rules 2. Develop a behavioral contract for student for following verbal/written directions (see How to Write Behavior Contracts document for help). 3. Reinforce the student for following written/oral directions: tangible awards (extra recesses time/free time, line leader, teacher’s assistant, and privileges in the classroom) or intangible awards (smile, pat on the back, wink, praise…) 4. Present the direction both verbally and in written form. 5. Provide the student with a signal when to begin the task, this will keep the students attention to the directions being given by the instructor. 6. Have the student repeat or rephrase the directions given to him/her. 7. Provide wait time for the student to process the directions being given. 8. Provide the directions in a supportive manner not threatening (“Will you please” not “You better”...) 9. Have the student self‐monitor his/her performance in following directions. 10. Make sure the student is paying attention to you when giving directions. Print Resources: ƒ
Behavioral Intervention Manual o Section: Academic Performance /Functional Academics ƒ Does not follow directions, written or verbal, related to academics tasks pages 59‐62: http://www.hes‐inc.com/hes.cgi Page numbers may vary due to different editions 1 Does not attend to directions/instruction Interventions do not have to occur in the classroom they can be administered in small groups with the counselor or similar settings. ƒ
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Pre‐referral Intervention Manual (PRIM) o Section: Listening ƒ Does not follow verbal directions pages 55‐57 o Section: Academic Performance ƒ Does not follow written directions pages 216‐218 http://www.hes‐inc.com/hes.cgi The Attention Deficit Disorders Intervention Manual o Section: Inattentive ƒ Does not listen to or follow verbal directions pages 111‐113 ƒ Does not read or follow written directions pages 118‐129 http://www.hes‐inc.com/hes.cgi •
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You Can Handle Them All o The Indifferent pages 155‐157 http://www.disciplinehelp.com/resource/ Behavioral Strategies Guide o Giving Directions tab http://www.mentoringminds.com/store/Response‐to‐Intervention/Behavior‐Guide/41 Online Resources: ƒ You Can Handle them All website: o http://www.disciplinehelp.com/teacher/detail.cfm?behaviorID=53&title=The%20Indiffe
rent&step=Action ƒ Intervention Central: o http://www.interventioncentral.com/index.php/classroom‐mangement/150‐positive‐
peer‐reports‐changing‐negative‐behaviors‐by‐rewarding‐student‐compliments o http://www.interventioncentral.org/index.php/motivation/142‐finding‐the‐spark‐more‐
tips‐for‐building‐student‐motivation o http://www.interventioncentral.org/index.php/study‐org/121‐classwork‐a‐homework‐
troubleshooting‐student‐problems‐from‐start‐to‐finish ƒ Dr.Mac’s Behavior Management Site: o http://www.behavioradvisor.com/CatchGood.html ƒ Dr. Laura Riffel – Behavior Doctor Website: o http://www.behaviordoctor.org/files/books/2009PIESIII.doc Page numbers may vary due to different editions 2 Does not attend to directions/instruction Interventions do not have to occur in the classroom they can be administered in small groups with the counselor or similar settings. Page numbers may vary due to different editions 3