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Instructional Support Services
Response to Intervention Director of Instructional Support: Katie Hawes 75 South Street, Suite 2,
Gorham ME 04038
Phone: (207) 222-1002 FAX: (207) 839-5001 |
Through our Response to Intervention (RTI) process we are using our existing resources differently to diagnostically assess student needs, provide interventions, monitor progress, and make decisions based on data. Our goals are:
To intervene early, as students begin not meeting standards
To monitor student response to an intervention and use the data to determine next steps
To provide teachers with the resources, structure and support that they need to differentiate and meet the needs of each student
To deliver focused, explicit, research-based intervention to “close the gap” in a timely way (when needed)
To advance the district goal toward more students meeting the standards in literacy (and numeracy).
We have developed a three-tiered process to guide our work.
Tier 1 4 – 6 weeks duration |
Tier 2 6-8 weeks duration |
Tier 3
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Classroom Teacher, Parent or student identifies academic and/or social, emotional, behavioral concerns for students who are not meeting the standard(s). Classroom teacher reviews file; seeks resource personnel to help determine classroom intervention(s). The classroom teacher works with student, monitors progress, communicates with parents. The
teacher documents progress using Student Support Intervention Form. If this intervention is successful, the form is given to the Guidance Counselor and placed in the cumulative folder. If the intervention is not successful, this form is attached to the RTI Referral Form and given to the Instructional Strategist |
The RTI Team convenes to determine student needs and next steps. The referring teacher brings data on strategies implemented and student progress to the team meeting. If needed, the team will develop a personal learning plan to address the identified needs and monitor progress. A Tier Two contact person will be designated. The team will review progress every
four weeks to determine next steps. At least two interventions will be attempted prior to Tier Three. Parents will receive copies of paperwork and progress. |
The team reconvenes to discuss student(s) who continue having difficulty after at least two interventions on their personal learning plan. Parents are invited to this meeting. During this meeting, the team reviews data and considers whether a referral for a special education evaluation is needed to determine if a disability exists. If a Special Education referral is made, the team identifies a referral question and the regulatory special education process is followed. |
If you are interested in learning more about RTI in any of our schools, please contact:
Great Falls School 73 Justice Way Gorham, Maine 04038 Laurie Sibley, Instructional Strategist (207) 222-1049 |
Narragansett School 284 Main Street Gorham, Maine 04038 Jessica Forrest, Instructional Strategist (207) 222-1282 |
Village School 12 Robie Street Gorham, Maine 04038 Cindy Muele, Instructional Strategist (207) 222-1358 |
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Gorham Middle School 106 Weeks Road Gorham, Maine 04038 Allison Mains, Instructional Strategist (207) 222-1220
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Gorham High School 41 Morrill Avenue Gorham, Maine 04038 Kathy Pizzo, Instructional Strategist (207) 222-1161 |
Parents and guardians have the right to refer their child to determine eligibility for Special Education should they suspect that their child has a disability that requires specialized instruction. If at any time a guardian feels that a referral to Special Education is needed, please contact the Instructional Strategist or Building Principal of your child's school.
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