Role of the School Psychologist by Tier
Step
Step 1 - Benchmark
Step 2 – Tier I
Step 3 – Data Chat
Step 4 – Tier II
Procedures
Step 5 – Referral to
Tier III
Step 6 – Tier III
Procedures
Suggested Activities for Psychologist:
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Request general schedule of lesson play checks and observations from
administrator
Request to be part of data chat. Participate by helping to locate scores,
encourage team to look at all pieces of data and assist in analyzing data.
At first data meeting (4.5 -5 weeks):
1. Complete Exclusionary Factors worksheet with grade level team
members.
2. Complete a data review fidelity check at the data chat (RTI Fidelity
Record). Record student ROI on this document.
3. Check to ensure administrator has documented 1 fidelity direct
observation showing implementation at 80% or higher
4. Remind team to consider intervention change if poor/questionable
progress after 4.5 weeks
At second data meeting (9-10 weeks):
1. Complete a data review fidelity check at the data chat (RTI Fidelity
Record). Record student ROI on this document.
2. Check to ensure administrator has documented 1 fidelity direct
observation showing implementation at 80% or higher.
3. Help team analyze progress and make data-based decision. If progress is
questionable, continue intervention at this tier, but change intervention.
If progress is good, exit from Tier II. If progress is poor after 10 weeks,
refer to Tier III.
1. Conduct Gap Analysis and record on RTI Fidelity Record
2. Ensure at least one change in intervention occurred at Tier II
3. Check for 3 fidelity checks (2 direct and 1 data review)
At first / third data meeting (4.5 -5 / 10 weeks):
1. Complete Exclusionary Factors worksheet with grade level team
members, if student was direct Tier III placement.
2. Complete a data review fidelity check at the data chat (RTI Fidelity
Record). Record student ROI on this document.
3. Check to ensure administrator has documented 1-2 fidelity direct
observations showing implementation at 80% or higher.
4. Remind team to consider intervention change if poor/questionable
progress after 4.5 / 15 weeks
At second / fourth data meeting (9-10 / 20 weeks):
1. Complete a data review fidelity check at the data chat (RTI Fidelity
Record). Record student ROI on this document.
2. Check to ensure administrator has documented 1-2 fidelity direct
observations (to total 3 direct observations) showing implementation at
80% or higher
3. Help team analyze progress and make data-based decision. If progress is
questionable, continue intervention at this tier, but change intervention.
If progress is good, exit from Tier II. If progress is poor after 10 weeks,
refer to Tier III.
Step 7 – Referral for
SPED Services
Step 8 – SPED
Evaluation
1. Ensure you have a minimum of 8 fidelity checks (5 directs, 3 data
reviews)
2. Ensure you have ROI and Gap for each tier
1. Have team complete Student Support and Interventions Team Referral
packet
2. Send home consent, background/social history
3. Have teacher complete General Education Teacher Input Form
4. Complete one systematic observation during Tier intervention
5. Request SPED teacher complete one systematic observation during Tier I
instruction in area of deficit
6. Administer achievement test in area of deficit
7. Write SLD report and complete ER and PWN at meeting
Intervention Tracking Sheet / Psychologist
Completed During Tier I
Have access to Lesson Plan / Observation Schedule
Completed During Tier II
Exclusionary Factors Worksheet
CMCSS RTI Record Completed / Intervention Plan developed (discuss intervention, PM
schedule, PM type)
Evidence that RTI process was discussed with the parent (parent contact log on RTI Record)
Fidelity Check / Observation #1 (needs to show 80% or greater implementation)
Progress Monitoring Data (10-15 weekly or 8-10 EOW) for ROI – w/graph and notification to
parents every 4.5 weeks
Data Review (FC) ROI
Fidelity Check / Observation #2 (needs to show 80% or greater implementation)
At least one change in intervention
Completed During Tier III
Exclusionary Factors Worksheet, if not already completed
CMCSS RTI Record Completed / Intervention Plan developed (discuss intervention, PM
schedule, PM type)
Evidence that RTI process was discussed with the parent (parent contact log on RTI Record)
Fidelity Check / Observation #1/3 (needs to show 80% or greater implementation)
Progress Monitoring Data (10-15 weekly) for ROI – w/graph and notification to parents
every 4.5 weeks
Data Review (FC) ROI
Fidelity Check / Observation #2/4 (needs to show 80% or greater implementation)
Data Review (FC) ROI
Fidelity Check / Observation #3/5 (needs to show 80% or greater implementation)
At least one change in intervention
Gap Analysis
Completed if Team Decides to Refer for SPED Consideration
Student Support Team Referral completed by team
Consent and Social/Background History sent to parent
General Education Teacher Input form
Complete systematic observation during intervention
Request SPED teacher complete systematic observation during Tier I instruction in deficit
area
Administer achievement test in area of deficit
Calculate gap (should have from Tier III, but need most current documented in eval)
Write SLD Report
Hold meeting and complete ER and PWN; possibly IEP