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Blending Academic RTI and PBS into Integrated Multi-Tiered Systems of Support:Concepts and First Steps

Kent McIntosh

University of Oregon

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Co-authorSteve Goodman

Partnering DistrictsBethel School District, ORTigard-Tualatin School District, OR

Conference Committee You

Grateful acknowledgements to:

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Define an integrated MTSS model Show research showing the benefits

of integrating PBS and RTI systems into one MTSS

Share strategies for integrating academic and behavior practicesTier ITier IITier III

Overview

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Information in this presentation comes from:

McIntosh, K., & Goodman, S. (in press). Integrated multi-tiered systems of support: Blending RTI and PBIS. New York: Guilford Press.

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CONTINUUM OFSCHOOL-WIDE

INSTRUCTIONAL & POSITIVE BEHAVIOR

SUPPORT

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Universal Interventions:School-/Classroom-Wide Systems for

All Students,Staff, & Settings

Targeted Interventions:Specialized Group

Systems for Students with At-Risk Behavior

Intensive Individual Interventions:

Specialized Individualized

Systems for Students with High-Risk Behavior

CONTINUUM OFSCHOOL-WIDE

INSTRUCTIONAL & POSITIVE BEHAVIOR

SUPPORT

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PBS/MTSS Framework

School Leadership

School Team

Effective interventions

Implementation

Data based problem solving

Coaching

From Don Kincaid

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• Specific academic assessments and interventions

• Use of published curricula selected by school or district

• Use of direct assessment of skills

• Periodic assessment through benchmarking periods

• Focus on grade-level teaming

• Described in IDEA as SPED eligibility determination approach

• Specific social behavior assessments and interventions

• Use of free materials that are adapted to fit the school’s context

• Use of indirect assessment of behavior

• Continuous assessment of social behavior with existing data sources

• Focus on school-wide teaming

• Described in IDEA as school-wide prevention and individual intervention approach

• Scientifically-based interventions

• Instruction as prevention• Tiered continuum of

supports with increasing intensity based on need

• Regular screening for early intervention

• Use of a problem-solving model and data-based decision rules

• Focus on teaming• Emphasis on improving

quality of implementation• Embedded into school

improvement plan

Academic RTI PBS

Features of MTSS (McIntosh & Goodman, in press)

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Parallel play

What are we talking about when we talk about integrated MTSS?

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Parallel play Full integration

What are we talking about when we talk about integrated MTSS?

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1. Integration can be hard

2. But we're all doing the same work

Some Big Ideas about MTSS

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Is there a link between academics and behavior?

yes.

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CombinedAcademic

andBehavior

Challenges

Initial Behavior Challenges

Initial Academic Challenges

Pathway 2:Attention Deficits Lead to Combined Challenges

Underlying Attention Deficits

Pathway 1:Behavior Challenges Lead to Combined Challenges

Pathway 3:Academic Challenges Lead to Social Rejection and Combined Challenges

Pathway 4:Academic Challenges Lead to Combined Challenges

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1. “Chaotic Classroom” Theory Access to instruction (Levy & Chard, 2001)

Two Causes, Two Solutions

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MEAP – Grade 4 Reading Assessment29 Elementary schools in Michigan

(reading and behavior support)

Over 55% of major ODRs from classroom

Under 55% of major ODRs from classroom

Probability of scoringbelow 75% proficient:

78%

Probability of scoringabove 75% proficient:

75%

(Goodman, 2005)

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1. “Chaotic Classroom” Theory Access to instruction (Levy & Chard, 2001)

Create safe, positive classrooms where instruction can take place

Two Causes, Two Solutions

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Can PBS lead to improved reading performance?Kelm, J. L., McIntosh, K., & Cooley, S. (2014). Effects of implementing school-wide positive behaviour support on social and academic outcomes. Canadian Journal of School Psychology, 29, 195-212.

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(Horner et al, 2005)

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BC Elementary School Example:Office Discipline Referrals

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BC Elementary School Example:Out of School Suspensions

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FSA Results 2007-09: Grade 4

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1. “Chaotic Classroom” Theory Access to instruction (Levy & Chard, 2001)

Create safe, positive classrooms where instruction can take place

2. Response to Intervention Theory Repeated academic failure leads to a

pattern of problem behavior (Patterson, 1982; McIntosh et al., 2008)

Two Causes, Two Solutions

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Teacher presents student with grade level academic task

Teacher removes academic task or removes student

Student engages in problem behavior

Student escapes academic task

Student’s academic skills do not improve

Coercive Cycle of Teacher-Student Interactions (McIntosh et al., 2008)

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1. “Chaotic Classroom” Theory Access to instruction (Levy & Chard, 2001)

Create safe, positive classrooms where instruction can take place

2. Response to Intervention Theory Repeated academic failure leads to a

pattern of problem behavior (Patterson, 1982; McIntosh et al., 2008)

Provide high-quality academic instruction to prevent failure

Two Causes, Two Solutions

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Research questions:1. Do pre-reading scores at the start of

kindergarten predict problem behavior in 5th grade?

2. Does response to academic instruction change this risk?

Can we alter the academic to behavior challenges pathway? (McIntosh, Sadler, & Brown, 2012)

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ODRs by K DIBELS ISF Score

(McIntosh, Sadler, & Brown, 2012)

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Risk for Problem Behavior Grade 5:Response to Intervention in Grade K

Fall Kindergarten ISF Winter Kindergarten ISF

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Conditional Probabilities for 2+ ODRs

low risk to

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low risk to low risk

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Risk for Problem Behavior Grade 5:Response to Intervention in Grade K

Fall Kindergarten ISF Winter Kindergarten ISF

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some risk to some risk

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Conditional Probabilities for 2+ ODRs

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Risk for Problem Behavior Grade 5:Response to Intervention in Grade K

Fall Kindergarten ISF Winter Kindergarten ISF

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at risk to some riskat risk to low risk

Conditional Probabilities for 2+ ODRs

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1. Integration can be hard

2. But we're all doing the same work

3. We need to integrate our systems to solve the big problems

Some Big Ideas about MTSS

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A 5-point

Intervention to Enhance Equity in School Discipline

http://www.pbis.org/school/equity-pbis

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1. Use engaging academic instruction to reduce the support gap (achievement gap)

2. Implement a behavior framework that is preventive, multi-tiered, and culturally responsive

3. Collect, use, and report disaggregated discipline data

4. Develop policies with accountability for disciplinary equity

5. Teach neutralizing routines for vulnerable decision points

5-point Intervention Approach

http://www.pbis.org/school/equity-pbis

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Start with a foundation of PBS Improve school climate Increase positive student-teacher interactionsProvide instructional alternatives to ODRs and

suspensions Ensure Cultural Responsiveness

Build PBS systems with input from students, families, and community

Use Engaging Academic InstructionExplicit, high rates of OTRs, progress monitoring

Prevent Situations Leading to Disproportionate Discipline

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2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-130%

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Tigard-Tualatin School District (Chaparro, Helton, & Sadler, in press)

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California Lane & Menzies (2003)

Florida Kincaid & Batsche (in press)

Michigan Ervin, Schaughency, Goodman, McGlinchey, &

Matthews (2006) Ohio

Stollar, Poth, Curtis, & Cohen (2006) Oregon

Chaparro et al. (in press), Sadler & Sugai (2008)

Integrated MTSS Successes

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1. Integration can be hard

2. But we're all doing the same work

3. We need to integrate our systems to solve the big problems

4. And it's all worth it

Some Big Ideas about MTSS

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So…how do we integrate our academic and behavior systems?

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Data systems Practices Teaming District Support

Training and Professional DevelopmentCoaching

What do we integrate?(McIntosh & Goodman, in press)

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Goal

Equitable

Effective

Sustainable

EnablersSystems Features

Integration

Efficient

Is integration our goal?

Improved Student

Outcomes

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The key to integrated systems is through integrated thinking1. Considering the link between academics and

social behavior in planning supports

2. Implementing effective practices for both the academic and social behavior domains

3. Integrating where it makes the most sense

How to integrate well

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1. Because academic RTI and PBIS systems are both organized that way

2. The approach to integrating practices varies based on the specific tier of support

Considers Tiers of Support when Integrating

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Tier I Provide quality instruction in each domain Use the same principles to guide instruction

Tier II Utilize existing Tier II academic practices that also

provide social behavior support (and vice-versa) Differentiate instruction to add efficient intervention

across domains Tier III

Fully integrate support based on individual needs

Tiered Logic for Integrating Practices

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Aims:Maximize success for all studentsPrevent challenges in each area that could

cross over Integration considerations

Core instructional principles are sharedEfficiency comes from generalization

Tier I

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Tell

Show

PracticeFeedback

Reteach

Teaching Academic and Social Behaviors

Behavior change is an instructional

process

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Use positive & negative behavior examplesGoal is for students to identify the line

between acceptable and not acceptable Regular practice is needed to build skills Provide performance feedback Monitor progress in skills

If students have trouble, reteach and provide more practice

Teach social behavior skills just like academic skills

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Principles of effective instruction (academic and social behavior)1. Focus on big ideas

2. Conspicuous strategies

3. Mediated scaffolding

4. Strategic integration

5. Primed background knowledge

6. Judicious review

Coyne, Kame’enui, & Carnine, 2007

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1. Focus on Big Ideas

Principle Description Reading Example Behavior Example Integrated Support Example

Big Ideas

Focus on key and critical components

Big Ideas of Early Literacy (NRP) Phonemic

Awareness Alphabetic

Principle Fluency with

Connected Text Vocabulary Comprehension

Strategies

Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL 5) Self-awareness Self-management Social awareness Relationship skills Responsible decision-

makingPBS Expectations Be safe Be responsible Be respectful

Directly connect behavioral expectations to academic expectations (e.g., be responsible means engaging in class instruction)

handout

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2. Conspicuous Strategies

Principle Description Reading Example Behavior Example Integrated Support Example

Conspicuous Strategies

Directly teaching strategies used by successful learners

Teach sounds of individual letters and then blend the sounds together to say the printed word

Explicitly teach behavior expectations through examples and non-examples connected to context, teach routines for responding to problems (e.g., bullying behavior)

Directly teach academic facilitative behaviors (e.g., attending, engagement responses)

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3. Mediated Scaffolding

Principle Description Reading Example Behavior Example Integrated Support Example

Mediated Scaffolding

Providing guidance through prompting and fading of prompts

Pointing to letters for student to sound out and then slide finger across word to say it fast

Post behavior expectations as prompt, regular use of expectations as labels to describe behavior

Prompt what the student should be doing (academic engagement) rather than not doing (problem behavior), schedule instruction to increase successful responding and reduce behavior problems

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4. Strategic Integration

Principle Description Reading Example Behavior Example Integrated Support Example

Strategic Integration

Previous learning applied to new more complex content and contexts

Phonemic awareness is combined with alphabetic principle to promote fluency with connected text

Behavior expectations are selected and taught to transfer to new settings and contexts (e.g., substitute teacher, field trip)

Teach students to use skills learned in reading problem solving to apply to social problem solving (e.g., identifying context cues, understanding meaning)

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5. Primed Background Knowledge

Principle Description Reading Example Behavior Example Integrated Support Example

Primed Background Knowledge

Linking current content to prior knowledge and experiences

Connect vocabulary instruction to student previous vocabulary and understanding

Use student’s previous experiences to better understand rationale for using prosocial behavior

Make connections from concepts previously learned in one area (e.g., content from story) as background knowledge for another area (e.g., importance of responsibility)

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6. Judicious Review

Principle Description Reading Example Behavior Example Integrated Support Example

Judicious Review

Planful and periodic review of skills and knowledge

Review vocabulary terms at end of initial lesson and also periodically based on student performance

Review behavior expectations after each school vacation period or before common “spikes” in problem behavior, precorrect before challenging settings

Monitor student performance within the instructional setting regarding need for review in both behavior AND academic variables

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Good classroom management

Integrated Strategies at Tier I

Simonsen, B., & Myers, D., (2015). Classwide positive behavior interventions and supports : A guide to proactive classroom management. New York: Guilford Press.

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Good classroom management Teach classroom routines

Integrated Strategies at Tier I

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Class Routines

School Rules

Transitions

IndependentSeat Work

Small Group

Activities

Teacher- led

Instruction

BeRespectful

•Use whisper voice•Keep 8 inches between yourself and others in line

•Raise hand before talking•Turn in work you are proud of

•Eyes on speaker•Listen to each other•Accept each other’s answers

•Eyes on teacher•Raise hand before talking

BeResponsibl

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•Start right on signal•Put materials away

•Read and follow the directions•Complete your own work

•Do your part•Use time wisely

•Follow along•Listen to teacher instructions•Take notes

BeSafe

•Move quickly but safely•Look out for others

•Sit with 6 feet on the floor•Stay in your space

•Keep objects out of hands•Use materials carefully

•Sit with 6 feet on the floor•Keep objects out of hands

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Skill Name

Getting Help(How to ask for assistance for difficult tasks)

Teaching Examples

1. When you’re working on a math problem that you can’t figure out, raise your hand and wait until the teacher can help you.

NEGATIVE: raise hand and wave it around or call out2. You and a friend are working together on a science experiment but you are missing a

piece of lab equipment, ask the teacher for the missing equipment. NEGATIVE: skip steps that use this equipment3. You are reading a passage and don’t know the meaning of a word, ask your neighbor. NEGATIVE: ask your neighbor for the word and then keep talking

Student Activity

1. Ask 2-3 students to give an example of a situation in which they needed help to complete a task, activity, or direction.2. Ask students to indicate or show how they could get help.3. Encourage and support appropriate discussion/responses. Minimize attention for inappropriate responses.

After the Lesson(During the Day)

1. Just before giving students difficult or new task, direction, or activity, ask them to tell you how they could get help if they have difficulty (precorrection).2. When you see students having difficulty with a task (e.g., off task, complaining), ask them to indicate that they need help (reminder).3. Whenever a student gets help the correct way, provide specific praise to the student.

Sample Lesson Plan

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Good classroom management Teach classroom routines Use peer-mediated instruction

Integrated Strategies at Tier I

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Students teach each otherStudents are paired and take turns as “coach”

and “player” Effective on a range of outcomes

(Barton-Arwood et al., 2005; Fuchs et al., 2002; Locke & Fuchs, 1995; Sutherland & Snyder, 2007)

Academic skillsAcademic engagementProblem behaviorSocial standing

Peer-mediated Intervention (aka Peer Tutoring)

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Peer Assisted Learning Strategieshttp://kc.vanderbilt.edu/pals

Free peer tutoring manual (reading fluency) http://interventioncentral.com/htmdocs/interventions/rdngfluency/prtutor.php

Peer-mediated Intervention Resources

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Good classroom management Teach classroom routines Use peer-mediated instruction Include social and emotional content in

academic lessons

Integrated Strategies at Tier I

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Select content that includes SEL topics in language arts and historyWars and injustices (e.g., The Trail of Tears) Inspiring events (e.g., We’ve Got a Job)

Use comprehension questions when reading How do you think that made her feel? (empathy) What do you think is going to happen next?

(cause and effect) How could he have done things differently?

(problem solving)

Use materials that focus on social problem solving

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Good classroom management Teach classroom routines Use peer-mediated instruction Include social and emotional content in

academic lessons Arrange the classroom environment to

maximize academic engagement

Integrated Strategies at Tier I

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Classroom Decorations

(Fisher, Godwin, & Seltman, 2014)

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Children in the highly decorated room…Spent significantly more time off-taskHad significantly smaller learning gains

Classroom Decorations

(Fisher, Godwin, & Seltman, 2014)

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Aims:Provide supplemental (not supplantive)

supportCan rely on quality Tier I practices for some

integrated support Integration considerations

What is needed to maximize existing Tier I supports?

Efficiency comes from thoughtful selection

Tier II

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Behavior Problems

Academic Problems

Interrelated Academic and

Behavior Problems

Nonrelated Academic and Behavior Problems

Types of Student Problems

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Reasons Not to Implement New Integrated Tier II Practices1. More time learning

with peers in the general education setting

2. Avoids adding more and more interventions to a fully loaded school

3. Eliminates need to scheduling another set of groups!

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Two step process:

1. Place students into instructional groups based on their primary academic needs

2. Add accommodations and differentiation of instruction for social behavior

Smarter Integration

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Scenario Possible Accommodations/Differentiation1. Student engages in

problem behavior to obtain adult attention during instruction

Teach, practice, and acknowledge behavior expectations, with specific focus on appropriate ways to obtain adult attention

Provide increased opportunities for student responding and feedback from instructor

Arrange the instructional environment so that appropriate adult seeking attention is easy and not disruptive to others (e.g., seating near teacher, help signal for independent work)

Enroll in Check-in Check-out (CICO)

Tier II Accommodations by Function of Problem Behavior

handout

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A program to add:Mentoring by an adult in the school who looks

out for the studentStructured process of feedback and

recognition to a school day Instruction in needed skills School-home communicationBuilt-in monitoring of student progress

Check-in Check-out (CICO)

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Scenario Possible Accommodations/Differentiation2. Student engages in

problem behavior to obtain peer attention during instruction

Teach, practice, and acknowledge behavior expectations with peers, with specific focus on appropriate ways to obtain peer attention

Provide increased opportunities for peer mediated instruction (e.g., peer tutoring, group work)

Teach peers to ignore misbehavior and acknowledge appropriate prosocial behavior

Arrange the instructional environment to minimize peer disruptions (e.g., seating changes)

Tier II Accommodations by Function of Problem Behavior

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Scenario Possible Accommodations/Differentiation3. Student engages in

problem behavior to avoid or escape interactions with adults or peers during instruction

Briefly teach and practice behavior expectations, and acknowledge with responses that are reinforcing for the student

Provide opportunities for independent structured instruction (e.g., programmed instruction, computer-aided instruction)

Teach needed social and emotional skills

Tier II Accommodations by Function of Problem Behavior

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Scenario Possible Accommodations/Differentiation4. Student engages in

problem behavior to avoid or escape academic tasks

Develop skills in specific deficit areaso Provide instruction at student success levelo Use evidence-based interventions to address deficit

areas Add reinforcement system to reward engagement Enroll in Breaks are Better CICO modification

Tier II Accommodations by Function of Problem Behavior

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Scenario Possible Accommodations/Differentiation5. Student engages in

problem behavior due to deficits in academic facilitative behaviors

Teach, practice, and acknowledge behavior expectations, with specific focus on appropriate classroom behavior

Teach specific academic facilitative skills (e.g., attending, organization, engagement)

Enroll in Check-in Check-out (CICO)

Tier II Accommodations by Function of Problem Behavior

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Use the Tier II Function-based Intervention Resource Mapping Worksheet

Integrated Interventions at Tier II

handout

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Tier II Interventions

Features

Check-inCheck-out

Social Skills Club

Grief/Loss Group Lunch Buddies

Access to adult attention X X X X

Access to peer attention   X X X

Access to choice of alternative activities X X X X

Options for avoiding aversive activities X X X X

Options for avoiding aversive social attention     X X

Additional structural prompts for ‘what to do’ throughout the day

X X    

At least 5 structured times each day to receive feedback X      

School-home communication system X      

Option to adapt into a self-management system X X  

  X

Horner & Todd, 2002

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Tier II Interventions

FeaturesOpen Court PALS REWARDS Read Naturally

Access to adult attention X X

Access to peer attention   X X

Options for avoiding aversive activities X

Options for avoiding aversive social attention     X

Miller & Goodman, 2012

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Aims: Individualized supportFully integrated intervention plans

Integration considerations Integrate support to maximize effectivenessFunction-based support is a critical driver of

intervention selectionTake care to consider both sets of challenges

at the same time

Tier III

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DesiredAlternative

TypicalConsequence

Told “good job,”more work,

good grades

Do work successfully

w/o complaints

AcceptableAlternative

Setting Events TriggeringAntecedents

MaintainingConsequences

ProblemBehavior

Corrected for reading error

earlier in period

Asked to complete reading

assignment

Argues, threatens,

uses profanity

Removedfrom class

Function

Escapeacademic task

Ask for break, ask for help

BSP for Eddie

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DesiredAlternative

AcceptableAlternative

TypicalConsequence

Do work successfully

w/o complaints

Ask for break, ask for help

Setting Events TriggeringAntecedents

MaintainingConsequences

ProblemBehavior

Asked to complete reading

assignment

Argues, threatens,

uses profanity

Function

Academic Skill Development

Reading: decoding

words fluently

Told “good job,”more work,

good grades

Removedfrom class

BSP for Eddie

Corrected for reading error

earlier in period

Escapeacademic task

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Setting EventStrategies

AntecedentStrategies

ConsequenceStrategies

Teaching Strategies

Teach and practice alternatives to problem behavior:1. Ask for break2. Ask for help

Assess if reading curriculum is at appropriate level-place in appropriate level

Use an intensive, evidence-based reading program (e.g., Reading Mastery, Corrective Reading)

Remove peer audience during reading time

Prompt task completion

Make task less difficult

Do first activity together

Provide different tasks

Present choice of which reading items to complete on worksheet

Give break & help when requested

Provide reward within 1 min. of starting task (& thin to 3 min., 5 min., 10 min.)

Minimize rewards for problem behavior (don’t send to timeout without work)

Reward desired behavior

Academic Skills Strategies

Teach and practice specific academic skills:1. Decoding skills

Behavior Skills Strategies

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Integrated Instructional Plan Classroom or grade level

Resource Materials

handout

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Team Checklist for Integrating Practices SchoolDistrict

Resource Materials

handout

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The main goal of integrated MTSS models is improved effectiveness and efficiency, not integration

For Tier I, good instruction in all domains is more important than integrated support

For Tier II, provide academic support and then differentiate or accommodate for social behavior

For Tier III, conduct functional assessments and build plans from these results

Big Ideas for Smarter Integration of Practices

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1. Integration can be hard

2. But we're all doing the same work

3. We need to integrate our systems to solve the big problems

4. And it's all worth it

Some Big Ideas about MTSS

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Contact Information Kent McIntosh

Special Education Program

University of Oregon

[email protected]

@_kentmc

Handouts: http://kentmcintosh.wordpress.com

Cannon Beach, Oregon © GoPictures, 2010

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Chaparro, E. A., Helton, S., & Sadler, C. A. (in press). Oregon Effective Behavioral and Instructional Support Systems initiative: Implementation from district and state level perspectives. In K. McIntosh & S. Goodman (Eds.), Multi-tiered systems of support: Integrating academic RTI and school-wide PBIS. New York: Guilford.

Gietz, C. & McIntosh, K. (2014). Relations between student perceptions of their school environment and academic achievement. Canadian Journal of School Psychology, 29, 161-176.

Goodman, S. D. (2005, October). Implementation of reading and behavior support at the state level. Paper presented at the 2005 PBIS Forum, Chicago, IL.

Selected References

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Kelm, J. L., McIntosh, K., & Cooley, S. (2014). Effects of implementing school-wide positive behaviour interventions and supports on problem behaviour and academic achievement in a Canadian elementary school. Canadian Journal of School Psychology, 29, 195-212.

Kincaid, D., & Batsche, G. (in press). Florida’s Multi-Tiered Support System for academics and behavior. In K. McIntosh & S. Goodman (Eds.), Multi-tiered systems of support: Integrating academic RTI and school-wide PBIS. New York: Guilford.

Selected References (cont.)

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Merton, R. K. (1968). Social theory and social structure. New York: Free Press.

McIntosh, K., Chard, D. J., Boland, J. B., & Horner, R. H. (2006). Demonstration of combined efforts in school-wide academic and behavioral systems and incidence of reading and behavior challenges in early elementary grades. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 8, 146-154.

McIntosh, K., Flannery, K. B., Sugai, G., Braun, D. H., Cochrane, K. L. (2008). Relationships between academics and problem behavior in the transition from middle school to high school. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 10, 243-255.

Selected References (cont.)

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McIntosh, K., & Goodman, S. (in press). Multi-tiered systems of support: Integrating academic RTI and school-wide PBIS. New York: Guilford Press.

McIntosh, K., Horner, R. H., Chard, D. J., Boland, J. B., & Good, R. H. (2006). The use of reading and behavior screening measures to predict non-response to school-wide positive behavior support: A longitudinal analysis. School Psychology Review, 35, 275-291.

McIntosh, K., Horner, R. H., Chard, D. J., Dickey, C. R., & Braun, D. H. (2008). Reading skills and function of problem behavior in typical school settings. Journal of Special Education, 42, 131-147.

McIntosh, K., Reinke, W. M., Kelm, J. L., & Sadler, C. (2013). Gender differences in reading skill and problem behavior in elementary school. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 15, 51-60.

Selected References (cont.)

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McIntosh, K., Sadler, C., & Brown, J. A. (2012). Kindergarten reading skill level and change as risk factors for chronic problem behavior. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 14, 17-28

Patterson, G. R. (1982). Coercive family process. Eugene, OR: Castalia Publishing.

Sadler, C., & Sugai, G. (2009). Effective Behavior and Instructional Support: A district model for early identification and prevention of reading and behavior problems. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 11, 35-46.

Simonsen, B., & Myers, D., (2015). Classwide positive behavior interventions and supports : A guide to proactive classroom management. New York: Guilford Press.

Selected References (cont.)