Uses of Multiple Tiers of Intervention

T-3 Intensive Instruction

Children served -- Children who are not making adequate progress in T2
Intervention practices -- Supplemental or alternative to T1 instruction; systematic scope and sequence of skills, scripting of lessons, explicit direct teaching, scaffolded learning, sufficient practice to learn skills to mastery, ample opportunities to practice, immediate teacher feedback
Features of Intensity--
- Time and OTR: Additional 15-30 minutes of instruction in small group paraprofessional-led lessons with increased OTR using carefully scripting of lessons
- Group size: Small-groups of 1-3 students
- Focus: Restricted scope and sequence of skills focusing on prerequisite and high priority skills
- Specificity of instructional design: High specificity of instructional design for all skill areas
- Teacher involvement: Scripted paraprofessional-led activities provide ample opportunities for guided practice of skills with immediate teacher feedback
Progress Monitoring -- IGDIs in each of the 4 curriculum areas administered monthly; Weekly curriculum-based assessments designed for measuring progress in acquisition of high priority skills targeted by T3 intervention
Data-based Decision Making -- Ongoing progress monitoring results in targeted intervention; Progress in T3 can lead to T2 or T1 services; Continued lack of progress in T3 results in special education services with individualized intervention addressing unique needs