RtI,+problem+solving+for+behavior+problems

Steps to Problem Solving for Students with ongoing Behavior Issues in Class:

1. Initial Consultation (before referral to a problem solving team)
 * What are the concerns of the teacher?
 * How does this impact assessments and overall grades?
 * Is performance improved during one-on-one assistance?
 * Do you think the student is capable of doing the work given?
 * Is it pronounced in particular subject areas?
 * Are parents aware of the situation?
 * Has the teacher any interventions so far? What were the results?
 * Based on the previous questions, what seems to be the root of the behavior problem? Can academic concerns be ruled out?

2. Take base line data, find where the student falls compared to peers

3. Initial problem solving team meeting
 * Parents are encouraged to attend the meeting with teachers and staff from the school.
 * A goal is created to provided targeted support to the student in need.
 * Strengths are discussed first.
 * Difficulties are next brought up, very specific examples are given
 * Parents and team discuss similar problems at home and in school
 * Data is presented
 * Specific behavior problem is identified and solutions are discussed
 * Specific target for the student is decided
 * Progress monitoring plan is decided
 * Parent gives permission (required every time an intervention is given to specific (but not all) students
 * A follow up meeting is scheduled for 6 weeks later

4. Intervention
 * The intervention is planned specifically for the student and is implemented as discretely as possible
 * Progress monitoring occurs to determine whether the intervention is effective

5. Follow up consultation
 * Meeting with those involved in the initial consultation, to prepare for the follow up problem solving team meeting
 * Discuss data
 * New concerns are brought up

6. Follow up problem solving team meeting
 * Overview of the intervention is given
 * Data is presented and compared with the target
 * New concerns are discussed, and the intervention can be expanded to cover these concerns
 * A follow up meeting is scheduled for 6 weeks later

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