* What does Tier I Instruction look like in our department?

We examined the RTI Tier I chart that was created in June. We support most of it although we might combine some items.

* What will each department agree to do with Tier I Instruction?

We will implement as much of the Tier I chart as we can work out throughout the school year.

Process : Attack each item. Create the structure needed to support each item in department meetings or assign items to individuals or to sub-groups. For the first year we will be open to all ideas (2010-2011). For an idea to remain as part of our department the individual or group will need to prove it's worth by bringing in the results (work samples, videos etc.). Anything that shows positive results remains, no results or negative results will require the removal of the item from our Tier I instruction. 

* Choose your top three priorities from the Tier I Instruction and what does that look like within our department?

1. Grade level teaming with collaboration and sharing among teachers (combined two into one)

2. Establish essential questions based on the standards.

3. Clear Classroom Expectations (Work in progress)

4. Use of Multiple Instruction Strategies

* How often will you implement and how will you monitor?

We will implement almost constantly. All results will be posted on the social studies website so they can be used and evaluated constantly. At Tuesday meetings we will bring in evidence as to which items (ideas, lessons, strategies etc.) work and which do not. We will do learning walks (and create guidelines for learning walks) so we can get and give feedback on what we have implemented.

With essential standards questions we will compile them and post them on the site and use them on a regular basis. Via emails and meetings we will analyze the effectiveness of the questions and whether we need more or need to change the questions.