Hypothesis generation is a key part of intensifying supports for students. Educators identify a hypothesis and then gather diagnostic data to confirm or disconfirm the selected hypothesis. Use the table below to identify a possible hypothesis when students aren’t making progress. Select a hypothesis and then collect data using our suggested diagnostic data tools.
When students demonstrate little to no growth, educators examine the extent to which the student’s core instruction and interventions are aligned to their specific needs. This tool is used to determine if a student's instructional plan aligns to their specific needs. By answering the questions within the tool, educators can better target a student's needs.
Use this assessment to evaluate the extent to which elements of explicit instruction are in place during instruction for a given student during interventions (Tiers 2 and 3) or for the class as a whole during core instruction (Tier 1). This assessment allows teachers to self-assess their instruction but can also be used by an outside observer to provide feedback on the teacher’s instruction.
Data-based decision making is needed to support all students from the systemic level to the individual level. This data protocol is used by grade-level teams to create an instructional plan to improve the overall impact of core instruction.
Core instruction requires key instructional characteristics, including the use of high-leverage practices (HLPs). Use this list of HLPs to assess the extent to which the HLPS are used in your instruction.
Opportunities to respond is an effective strategy for instruction that is associated with positive academic and behavioral outcomes. Educators can use this assessment tool to gauge the rate and use of opportunities to respond during instruction.
There are six effective classroom management practices that can create a positive classroom climate. Educators can use this tool as an observation form or self-assessment to gauge use of those effective practices.
Tier 1 includes high-quality, schoolwide academic, social, emotional, and behavioral programming and supports designed to meet the needs of all students. This infographic details the essential features of effective Tier 1 instruction.
A multi-level prevention system provides increasingly intense levels of instruction and support to address student need. Students may need more or less intensive levels of support across different subject areas and points in time. This infographic highlights the key features and differences among the tiers.