Webinar Series: Data-Driven Implementation of Tiered Interventions with English Learners

Thu Mar 22 2018

This three-part workshop series was designed to engage teams of educators in Connecticut in understanding how to effectively implement response to intervention (RTI), or scientific research-based interventions (SRBI), with English learner students. Participants learned how to use appropriate, multiple, and varied data types to accurately identify the need for special education services among English learners.

Session 1 (February 1) provided background on RTI and English learners, including collaborative, data-driven identification of students' needs, as well as strategies for, and practical examples of, implementing Tier I supports. Session 2 (March 1) reviewed the collaborative use of data for distinguishing between the sources of students' difficulties as well as modifications for screening and monitoring progress appropriate for English learners. Session 3 (March 22) explored how long-term, team-based educator collaboration can improve data-driven decisions regarding identification of appropriate interventions for English learners. Speakers:

Dr. Sarah C. K. Moore, Program Director, PreK-12 EL Education, Center for Applied Linguistics Lindsey A. Massoud, Senior Research Associate, Center for Applied Linguistics