Ontario School District

The district academic and behavioral program is a multi-tiered plan which includes three tiers of support designed to meet the instructional and behavioral needs of all children. Each level targets a specific group of learners, is supported by evidence based instructional materials, provides differentiated small group instruction, and routine progress monitoring. Instructional decisions regarding level of services are based on student performance outcomes on the EasyCBM
assessment.

 

Tier One: Classroom Services include high quality instructional and behavioral supports. Students receive whole group and differentiated small group direct instruction from the district’s adopted core programs. The classroom teacher is responsible for the instructional program and progress monitoring for students who make adequate progress and students who exceed grade level expectations.

 

Tier Two: Students at this level are behind their peers and require small group supplemental instruction in addition to the CORE curriculum provided in the classroom. Student performance on the EasyCBM assessment determines the intervention strategies that match student need and regular progress monitoring tracks student response to the prescribed intervention.

 

Tier Three: Students at this level require substantial support; have severe, sustained academic difficulties. Student performance on the EasyCBM and other appropriate assessments determine the intervention strategies prescribed for each student. Regular progress monitoring tracks student response to the prescribed intervention strategies. Instruction may be delivered in small groups or to the individual student, based on need.