February 7, 2020 RCSD Educator Blog
MTSS Spotlight
What do we mean in RCSD when we use the acronym MTSS? In RCSD, our Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) is an integrated, comprehensive framework. We organize resources and services on a continuum of support, based on students’ academic, behavioral and social needs. This differs from our old RTI model because it encompasses academics, behavior and social-emotional learning. To address all three of these areas, we have strong curriculum, essential standards in K-5 for ELA, tiered interventions, PBIS, and Second Step. In addition, we use our SSP process to identify students who need interventions (in academics, behavior or SEL) and we make decisions based on data and evidence. We work in PLCs to align our results, discuss students by name and by need, and plan how we are going to respond to the needs of our students. We have dedicated adults who are invested in learning the new systems while continuing to support our existing ones.
Report Card Date
A reminder that the Trimester 2 Report Card date is February 28th. Brandon Blom will send out an email reminder with more details as that date gets closer.
Interesting Articles We Read
Planning for Another Year of Reading- Donalyn Miller in the School Library Journal
Stevenson Earns Fifth Blue Ribbon Schools Award One of the most successful high schools in America lists a few reasons for their success. The first two listed: A deep focus on social and emotional learning growth in students and a shift away from traditional grading practices toward a standards-based system.
Limiting “Teacher Talk,” Increasing Student Work!- Achieve the Core
What do we mean in RCSD when we use the acronym MTSS? In RCSD, our Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) is an integrated, comprehensive framework. We organize resources and services on a continuum of support, based on students’ academic, behavioral and social needs. This differs from our old RTI model because it encompasses academics, behavior and social-emotional learning. To address all three of these areas, we have strong curriculum, essential standards in K-5 for ELA, tiered interventions, PBIS, and Second Step. In addition, we use our SSP process to identify students who need interventions (in academics, behavior or SEL) and we make decisions based on data and evidence. We work in PLCs to align our results, discuss students by name and by need, and plan how we are going to respond to the needs of our students. We have dedicated adults who are invested in learning the new systems while continuing to support our existing ones.
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| Congrats to Brown for their official AVID certification! |
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| 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Math Essential Standards Implementation Team working hard on rubrics. |
A reminder that the Trimester 2 Report Card date is February 28th. Brandon Blom will send out an email reminder with more details as that date gets closer.
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| STEAM Night at Cirby |
Planning for Another Year of Reading- Donalyn Miller in the School Library Journal
Stevenson Earns Fifth Blue Ribbon Schools Award One of the most successful high schools in America lists a few reasons for their success. The first two listed: A deep focus on social and emotional learning growth in students and a shift away from traditional grading practices toward a standards-based system.
Limiting “Teacher Talk,” Increasing Student Work!- Achieve the Core
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