Response To Intervention

The primary classroom is an environment which is constantly being debated and changed. The one constant throughout my teaching career has been the diversity of the students academically, socially, and economically. It is important each student feels they contribute to the conversation, and their input is valued and respected. When I meet with children in a small group, we not only talk about the skill we are trying to master, but we take time to discuss important or not so important events in their lives. We develop a relationship and work as a team. The bond between a teacher and student is reflected in their assessment scores and levels of growth. A few words of praise have proven to be a great self-motivator. The students have shown all things are possible when …show more content…
Aimsweb is a form of curriculum-based measurement (CBM), used for universal screening and progress monitoring. This assessment is easy to give and score. The program provides year-end goals for each student. All students are given the first assessment in the fall. Based on this initial outcome, each child will be placed in a tier. Tiers two and three are small groups of children who are below grade level in a specific subject. Additionally, an evaluation is given in the winter and spring. At each benchmark, a new goal is set. Students may remain in the small group, be moved into a more intensive tier, or reach the desired target. After meeting the desired goal, students are moved back to Tier I. Meeting with students in small groups is very advantageous, and I believe is one reason students are showing improvement. The data provided from this testing helps in determining areas of weakness or strengths in math or reading. Also with the information provided, not only can I focus on struggling students, but I can provide more challenging assignments for above grade level