Action Research Project
Improving the Reading Intervention
Component of the RTI Process
1.
Setting
the Foundation
After
meeting with my principal, assistant
principal and counselor it was determined that their was a real need in
improvement of the reading intervention component of our campus’ RTI process.
2.
Analyzing Data
Upon gathering data in regards to
this problem, it showed that there were a large number of students being
brought up by teachers for entrance in the Tier 1 phase of the RTI process. These
students were falling below grade level in reading and the teachers did not
have the necessary materials to attempt intervention in their classrooms.
3.
Developing Deeper
Understanding
In discussing the problem with my
principal, assistant principal, counselor and teachers, it was determined that
their was a real need for quality reading intervention materials readily
available for teachers to use with these below level students in their
classrooms prior to bringing them up for discussion in RTI meetings.
4.
Engage in
Self-Reflection
Do I possess enough knowledge of
reading instruction to successfully select quality activities for use with
reading intervention?
Where will I find the appropriate
resources and activities?
How will I distribute these to the
teachers effectively?
How will I monitor the success and
use of these activities in the classroom?
5.
Exploring
Programmatic Patterns
To avoid this project becoming to
large and overwhelming, I have decided to narrow the scope of this project to
include only third grade students and teachers. This will allow me the ability
of closely monitoring the implementation, easily evaluating whether in
alterations or adjustments need to be made along the way. If this project is
successful, I hope to add in the other grade levels in the future.
6.
Determining
Direction
Am I clear in what I am trying to
solve?
Have I addressed all skills and
resources?
Am I using a collaborative
approach?
Are my timelines realistic?
Will I be able to monitor the
project?
How will I evaluate the project’s
success?
How will I revise and improve the
project based on results?
7.
Taking Action for
School Improvement
Action Planning Template
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Goal: To reduce the number of
third grade students being moved from Tier 1 to Tier 2 in the RTI process due
to below grade reading levels, while enabling teachers to successfully
conduct reading interventions with their students in their own classrooms
using easily accessible quality activities.
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Action Steps(s):
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Person(s) Responsible:
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Timeline: Start/End
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Needed Resources
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Evaluation
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Research,
alter and compile relevant and quality reading intervention activities for
use by the third grade teachers with their below grade level readers.
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-Myself
-Counselor
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July 1st-
August 15th, 2012
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-District
RTI materials
-Assorted
RTI/Reading Interventions from other sources (districts, campuses, websites,
learning blogs, etc…)
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-Relevance
to the needs of our campus
- Ease of
use by teachers
- Student
gains in reading levels
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Meet with
the third grade teachers to establish a baseline for making a list of
students whom will be looked at during research
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-Myself
-Third
Grade Teachers
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September
1st- October 15th, 2012
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-WRAP
Results
-Guided Reading
Levels
-Reading
Test Scores (ITBS)
-Reading
average
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Successful
completion of list of third graders who are reading below grade level
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Third
Grade Teachers will use reading intervention materials in their classroom
with their below grade level readers.
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Third
Grade Teachers
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October
15th, 2012 - June 1st, 2013
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Reading
Intervention Activities
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Students
reading levels and test scores on the rise, alter and adjust activities as
necessary.
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Meet with
the third grade teachers at RTI meetings, team meetings, and individually to
discuss the success of their below grade level readers.
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-Myself
-Third
Grade Teachers
-Counselor
-Principal/
Assistant Principal
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October
15th, 2012- June 1st, 2013
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-WRAP
Results
- Guided
Reading Levels
- Test
Scores
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Students
reading levels and test scores on the rise, alter and adjust activities as
necessary.
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Look at
the numbers of students remaining in Tier 1, those who have advanced to Tier
2 and those who have been exited from the RTI process.
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-Myself
-Counselor
-Principal/
Assistant Principal
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May 1st
– June 1st, 2013
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-Tier
Reports
-Intervention
Lists
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The
number of students at various levels of the RTI process. If the project has
shown significant declines in the numbers of students advancing and remaining
in RTI, then begin to add activities for the remaining grade levels.
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8.
Sustain
Improvement
Report and share the success of my
project with the rest of the campus, other ELA Peer Facilitators and parents.
Broaden the project to include the remainder of the grade levels on my campus
and strive to research alter and compile quality reading intervention
activities for all teachers.
Melissa,
ReplyDeleteGood work with your plan. I like your topic, and feel that it is relevant and appropriate for our contemporary schools. More research into reading methods/techniques/effectiveness is always a great thing, and I know you'll be excited to see your outcomes!
Keep it up!
Dr. Abshire