Student Intervention Team (SIT)
The Redding Elementary Community Vision
Redding Elementary School provides a collaborative environment where
personalized learning is paramount for all stakeholders. As we become
self-directed, lifelong learners we will: self-reflect in order to learn and grow,
persevere, problem-solve and think critically, take informed action and respect
ourselves, others and our environment.
RES supports all students in their social, emotional,
and cognitive
development
through the Connecticut
state mandated law titled
“Scientific
Research Based
Interventions”.
In ER9, we call this process our “Student Intervention
Team” (SIT).
SIT operates according to a three-tiered,
school-wide approach to meet the needs
of all learners in a strategic, systemic way. SIT is “fluid”; students move between
tiers depending on their response level to interventions.
Tier 1 – 100% of students; general education and school-wide curriculum
Tier 1 supports all students through the general curriculum and school initiatives.
At
RES, students receive consistent, high quality instruction
through best teaching
practices,
differentiation,
progress monitoring, professional dialogue and specialist
consult. Tier 1 is also implemented through positive
behavior initiatives;
the promotion of a community dynamic and positive
school climate; and social, emotional,
physical and
developmental support. 100% of Redding Elementary students receive Tier 1 instruction
100% of the time.
Tier 2 – 5-15% of students (per interventionist); small groups 1-2x per week
Tier 2 increases support for those students who have been identified
based on a variety
of data sources, including but not limited to: grades, district, school and state
assessments, in-class observations,
and anecdotal evidence. Tier 2 is initiated
only after
the SIT team has exhausted Tier 1 interventions
over the course of an 8-12 week period.
Approximately 10-15% of Redding Elementary students receive Tier 2 interventions
under each interventionist,
which occur in small groups 1-2 times
per week.
Tier 3 – 1-5% of students (per interventionist); daily “mini” groups or daily
individual support
Tier 3 intensifies support for those students not responding to Tier 2 interventions
over
an 8-12 week period. A decision about this response level depends on similar data
sources to those described above, but also the more specific interventions
and programs
utilized
by our specialists in Tier 2. Approximately 1-5% of Redding Elementary students
receive Tier 3 interventions
under each interventionist,
which occur in daily “mini”
groups or daily individual support.
The SIT team meets as follows:
➢ The grade level and teams of teachers meet weekly at the Tier 1 level to discuss
interventions
and strategies for use with all students.
➢ The SIT team members are regularly available for consult with all teachers to assist in
Tier 1 interventions.
➢ The entire SIT team meets once a month for Tier 2 or 3 data analysis and intervention
discussions.
➢ Tier 2 and 3 cases are reviewed within 8-12 weeks of an initial
referral.
The SIT team consists of:
➢ Natalie Hammond, Principal
➢ Christopher Basta, Assistant Principal
➢ Toni D'Agostino,
Early Intervention
Specialist, (SIT Coordinator)
➢ Classroom Teachers and Special Education
Teachers
➢ Cathy Grimes, Literacy Specialist
➢ Colleen McLeod, School Nurse (as appropriate)
➢ Melissa Null, Math Specialist
➢ Kristin
Martin,
School Social Worker
➢ Sammi Guersko Moore, School Psychologist
For more information, please visit the Connecticut State Department of Education website.
The link to the page with SRBI information is here:
http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2618&q=322020