Uses of Multiple Tiers of Intervention

Children served -- All children
Intervention practices -- Evidence-based universal curriculum for early literacy and language that meets specified criteria (e.g., Opening the World of Learning (OWL), Building Language for Literacy)
- 180 day scope and sequence targeting the 4 essential curricular areas: oral language and vocabulary; phonological and phonemic awareness, print awareness and alphabet knowledge; comprehension
- Daily large and small group instruction on early literacy and language
- Literacy rich classroom environment
- Assessment for instructional planning and evaluating outcomes
Features of Intensity -- Time and OTR: Core curriculum including large and small group activities focused on curricular goals and objectives
- Group size: Combination of large - (18-24 students) and small-group (5-10 students) activities
- Focus: Curricular goals and objectives
- Specificity of instructional design: Low to moderate specificity of instructional design
- Teacher involvement: Combination of teacher-led and independent activities
Progress Monitoring -- IGDIs like GGG in each of the 4 curriculum areas administered quarterly to all children
Data-based Decision Making -- Local norms establish expected level and rate of performance