Tier I in Diplomas Now

Collaborating around The Big Push

Agenda Common Definition of Tier I (15 min) Big Picture Goals (20 min) Next Steps (2012-13) (10 min) Resources Q & A (15 min)

Common Definition: What Should Tier I be? “The transformation of secondary

education” A clear articulation of teaching, learning,

and climate that serves as: Motivation for many stakeholders A basis for organizational planning and

professional reflection A language for directing Tier II and III

supports

DN Tier I

Level I and II Services

Conditions for Success;

Tier I Interventions

STP; Instructional

Blueprint; Whole School Reform

Common Definition: Examples Teaching:

From Instructional Blueprint: Differentiate through intentional grouping.

Learning: From Common Core:

Represent addition and subtraction with objects, fingers, mental images, drawings1, sounds (e.g., claps), acting out situations, verbal explanations, expressions, or equations.

Climate: From DMC in Boston: We use respectful words and

actions.

Big Picture Goals: What this looks like in schools…

All Work (inc. DN)

Aligned to the Vision

What is the Vision

Knowing the

School’s Context

Big Picture Goals:What this looks like inside DN… Roles and Responsibilities laid out for

school based teams and within organizations

Clear expectations (work streams) for school based teams around Tier I work Chunked and sequenced

Distinct training regimen for Tier I work

Next Steps (2012-13) Develop a “Climate Blueprint”

TD Learning the TD Instructional Blueprint

Awareness training on Blueprint for all DN staff (Local Exec and school based teams)

Aligning the vision of TD and CY Share Best Practices (DNIST) Coordination between RLT and IF’s (Local Exec) IF training of CM’s (school based teams)

Engage CIS in securing Career Academy partnerships (and other Tier I possibilities) School based teams

DN Tier I Resources Tools:

The School Transformation Plan The Transformation Manual The Instructional Blueprint

People: Instructional Facilitators Regional Literacy Trainers Instructional Coaches/School Staff CY Literacy, Math, and Behavioral Intervention

Design Teams

Here are four things to discuss later… What does DN mean by Tier I? Where do Tier I conversations happen in

your school? Does the DN team have access to that?

What are some Tier I initiatives going on in your school? Do those address the needs of your students?

How well do all three partners understand the Instructional Blueprint?