Sumter County High School
“Graduating Independent, Productive Citizens”
Response to Intervention School Plan
Subject Levels: English/Language Arts, Mathematics, and Behavior
RTI Committee Members:
Principal
Asst. Principal(s)
Academic Coaches
Intervention Teachers
School Psychologist
Counselors
RTI Coordinator
Secondary Curriculum Director
How often will RTI Committee meet?
Four times a year.
Sumter County High Schools Response to Intervention Plan
Tiers of Instruction:
Description of Tier 1 (Core) Instruction:
The core tenet of Tier 1 is to provide high quality instruction to all students in Sumter County Schools. The purpose of Tier 1 is to
eliminate poor instruction and behavioral supports as a possible cause of academic underachievement or behavioral problems. Sumter
County utilizes standards-based instruction within a within a Common Core Framework. Effective, evidence-based instructional
practices are incorporated into all classrooms, regardless of grade, ability level, or subject matter. Tier 1 also incorporates effective,
positive school-wide behavioral programs. The high schools of Sumter County utilize a positive behavioral incentive program (PBIS)
to promote positive academic and social behaviors across all students. Approximately 80% of the student
body should achieve academic success when receiving Tier 1 instruction alone.
Area of
Intervention:
All Subjects
All Subjects
All Subjects
All Subjects
Name of Intervention:
Saturday Blitz
Tutoring
PASS Afternoon
Tutoring
Description of Intervention:
(include how often, # of students)
Grade Level
Targeted:
Who Delivers
Intervention:
2/4 hour Sessions
9-12
Teachers
4 afternoons per week (M-Th), 2 hours
per afternoon
9-12
Teachers
9-12
Teachers
9-12
Teachers
3 days before each SAT test; 3 hrs of
PSAT/SAT Prep Classes instruction each day; also available online through e20/20
4 afternoons per week (M-Th), 2 hours
USA Test Prep
per afternoon; Also available on-line
Description of Tier 2 Instruction:
Tier 2 instruction is slightly more intensive than Tier 1 instruction and typically involves smaller, group-based instruction. Tier 2 also
involves more frequent progress monitoring than Tier 1. Students are selected for Tier 2 academic courses based on their performance
on state-mandated assessments (and other factors). Generally, they remain in these Tier 2 courses for the duration of the school year.
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Students who do not demonstrate adequate progress are provided with more intensive intervention and are considered for Tier 3
instruction, as determined by the RTI Committee. Approximately 15% of the student body should achieve success through Tier 2
instruction.
Area of
Intervention:
Reading
Reading
Math
All Subjects
Name of Intervention:
Daily instruction for 60 minutes
9-10
STARS program
Daily instruction for 60 minutes
11
Math Support Classes
“At-Risk” NonTraditional Credit
Program
Thursday Remediation
All Subjects
All Subjects
All Subjects
Behavior
Behavior
Grade Level
Targeted:
– Reading
Support
All Subjects
All subjects
Description of Intervention:
(include how often, # of students)
Summer School/OnLine EXPRESS
Credit Recovery
Grad Test Prep
Re-teaching Club
Mentors
Behavior Monitoring
and Counseling
Behavior Contract
Positive Incentives
Daily instruction for 60 minutes
Full day instruction in a hybrid direct
instruction/computer-based model.
Thursday remediation period (40
minutes) Support for students failing
courses.
Full day instruction – credit recovery or
graduation test prep
E 20/20
Weekly Tutoring/Pull-outs/Wednesday
morning/Thursday remediation
Who Delivers
Intervention:
Academic Reading
Coach
th
11 grade ELA
teachers
9-11
Teacher
9th
Teachers
9-11
Teachers
9-11
Teachers
9-12
Teachers
11th
Academic Coach
Individualized
9-11
Teachers
Individualized
9-11
Counselors
Individualized
9-11
Counselors
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Description of Tier 3 Instruction:
In Tier 3, students receive intensive instruction based on their specific skill deficit. This instruction is typically delivered in a small
group or individualized setting. Students in Tier 3 are progress monitored on a bi-weekly basis. This more frequent progress
monitoring allows for the determination of a rate of growth and provides data on which to base instructional decisions (i.e.,
determining the effectiveness of the intervention). Approximately 5% of the student body should be served through Tier 3 instruction.
Students who continue to struggle despite receiving high quality, research based Tier 3 interventions are considered for referral for a
comprehensive evaluation to determine special education eligibility.
In regards to students with behavioral difficulties, those who continue to struggle after receiving a Tier 2 intervention are further
assessed through the completion of behavioral questionnaires by their teachers. Individualized behavior intervention plans are
developed and implemented in the classroom. Progress on their behavioral goals is monitored daily. As well, students who continue
to struggle despite receiving an intensive individualized behavior plan are considered for referral for a comprehensive evaluation to
determine special education eligibility.
Area of
Intervention:
Reading
Math
Behavior
Name of Intervention:
E20/20
E20/20
Individualized
Behavior Intervention
Description of Intervention:
(include how often, # of students)
Individualized
Individualized
Daily Monitoring
Grade Level
Targeted:
9-12
9-12
9-12
Who Delivers
Intervention:
Determined by RTI
Team
Determined by RTI
Team
Teachers Determined
by RTI Team
What distinguishes Tier 2 from Tier 3 (Is it the intervention itself; how often it is delivered; the size of the group, etc)?
Intervention intensity distinguishes Tier 2 from Tier 3 instruction. This includes aspects such as the intervention itself, frequency of
delivery, the duration of the intervention, and the size of the group to which it is provided.
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Assessments:
What assessments, sources, etc. will be used to help identify which students need intervention?
Universal Screening
The RTI committee reviews a rubric of multiple measures to determine placement in Tier 2 and 3 supports including:
- State-mandated assessment results (CRCT & EOCT)
- GRASP
- Common Formative Assessments
- Grades for previous 2 years
- Teacher recommendation
Progress Monitoring (bi-monthly)
- Individualized based on student needs.
How will you determine which students will receive Tier 3 instruction?
Determinations will be based on the rate of progress of students in Tier 2 supports on the following indicators/measures:
- Class Grades
- Test Scores
- Progress Monitoring assessments
Who will keep up with the RTI folder for each student, which contains the RTI Documentation Form and all Progress Monitoring
sheets?
High School counselors will manage students’ RTI folders.
Who will notify parents of student placement into Tiers 2 or 3?
High School counselors will manage students’ RTI folders.
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Intervention Team Meetings:
Who will schedule Intervention Team Meetings?
District RTI Coordinator will send reminders to team members of upcoming meetings.
Each Tier 3 student will have his/her own Intervention Team. What staff members will be on each team (i.e. principal, classroom
teacher(s), speech teacher, special ed. Teacher, reading interventionist, counselor, ELL teacher)?
Intervention team members will vary based on student needs.
What will the role of the Intervention Team be?
The intervention team will evaluate the student’s response to the specified intervention and make recommendations.
How often will the Intervention Team meet for students in Tier 2/Tier 3?
The frequency with which the intervention team meets will vary depending on student needs.
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