School Improvement Leadership: Problem-Solving Models

Question 1

Problem solving models typically seek to enhance student achievement by collecting the data needed to diagnose areas of _____ and identify effective, ________-________ ___________.

Answer 1

need/ evidence-based interventions

Question 2

Problem solving models typically focus on student skills and how they are responding to instruction (_______ ____ ________ is an example of a problem-solving model).

Answer 2

response to intervention RtI
Teams of general and special educators often collaborate in the decision-making process (e.g. student study teams- SST or student assistant teams—SAT)

Question 3

____-________ model is one common problem-solving model, which enlists greater degrees of aid if initial efforts to help a student improve are unsuccessful.

Answer 3

3-tiered

Question 4

3-tiered model is one common problem-solving model, which enlists greater degrees of aid if initial efforts to help a student improve are unsuccessful.
Tier 1:
Tier 2:
Tier 3:

Answer 4

Tier 1: Individual work by the teacher in the classroom. Tier 2: A team of educators attempts to create an intervention plan within the general curriculum (SST). Tier 3: The student is referred to a special education team for additional assessment and help.

Question 5

Benefits to problem-solving models can enhance the effectiveness of school personnel by creating a more comprehensive, collaborative approach. Earlier and more effective interventions can reduce the need for _______ _________ ________ , especially the disproportionate placement of students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Answer 5

special education placements