Exhibits off task behaviors 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.
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When assigning a task to the student, place a time limit for completion. Have a student model on‐task behavior for the student. Assign tasks in which the degree of difficulty is appropriate to his/her ability. Make sure the student has all materials needed to finish the assignment. Give the student time at the end of the day to complete any unfinished work. Provide assignments/tasks that require “active participation”. When giving directions to an individual student, call the student by name and establish eye contact before providing the directions 8. Make a list of “choice” options that you are comfortable offering students during typical learning activities. 9. Provide a quiet place (A desk or study carrel in the corner of the room) in the classroom where they can go when they have more difficult assignments to complete since distractible students often benefit from this type of setting. 10. Make instruction more interesting by choosing a specific lesson topic that you know will appeal to the student. Print Resources: ƒ
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Behavioral Intervention Manual o Section: Academic Performance /Functional Academics ƒ Does not remain on‐task for the required length of time: pages 63‐68 http://www.hes‐inc.com/hes.cgi The Attention Deficit Disorders Intervention Manual o Section: Inattentive ƒ Does not remain on‐task: pages 105‐107 ƒ Does not listen to what other students are saying: pages 60‐61 ƒ Rushes through assignments with little or no regard for accuracy or quality of work : pages 65‐66 ƒ Does not perform or complete classroom assignments during class time pages 91‐94 http://www.hes‐inc.com/hes.cgi Page numbers may vary due to different editions 1 Exhibits off task behaviors Interventions do not have to occur in the classroom they can be administered in small groups with the counselor or similar settings. •
Pre‐Referral Intervention Manual (PRIM) o Section: Academic Performance ƒ Does not remain on‐task: pages 210‐212 ƒ Does not perform or complete classroom assignments during class time: pages 197‐200 ƒ Fails to perform assignments independently: pages 203‐205 ƒ Fails to make appropriate use of study time: pages 229‐231 ƒ Begins assignments before receiving directions or instructions or does not follow directions or instructions: pages 238‐242 http://www.hes‐inc.com/hes.cgi Online Resources: ƒ Jim Wright Online: o http://www.jimwrightonline.com/php/interventionista/interventionista_intv_list.php
?prob_type=off_task__inattention ƒ IMPROVEMENT OF OFF‐TASK BEHAVIOR OF ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH THE USE OF COOPERATIVE LEARNING STRATEGIES o http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICDocs/data/ericdocs2sql/content_storage_01/0000019b/80
/3d/4e/f9.pdf ƒ Intervention Central: o http://www.interventioncentral.org/index.php/classroom‐mangement/131‐good‐
behavior‐game 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/tools/197‐behavior‐report‐card‐
generator o http://www.interventioncentral.org/index.php/challenging‐students/164‐school‐wide‐
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Dr.Mac’s Behavior Management Site: o http://www.behavioradvisor.com/CatchGood.html o http://www.behavioradvisor.com/Tokens.html o http://www.behavioradvisor.com/Contracts.html o http://www.behavioradvisor.com/DRintro.html Dr. Laura Riffel – Behavior Doctor Website: o http://www.behaviordoctor.org/files/books/2009PIESIII.doc Page numbers may vary due to different editions 2 Exhibits off task behaviors 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