In this conversation, Rachel Butler, Learning Science Content Specialist, discusses the importance of good interventions in the context of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). She emphasizes the need to consider the research behind interventions and recommends using the ESSA tiers of evidence to determine their effectiveness. Rachel also highlights the factors to consider when evaluating intervention research, such as study design, results, sample size, and alignment with the school or district context. She provides resources for finding evidence-based interventions and suggests involving school psychologists in the decision-making process.

Takeaways:

-Good interventions are essential in MTSS and should be based on research and evidence of effectiveness.

-The ESSA tiers of evidence provide a framework for determining the quality and suitability of interventions.

-Resources like What Works Clearinghouse and Evidence for ESSA can help educators find evidence-based interventions.

Resources:

The Jed Foundation: https://jedfoundation.org/?gad_source=1

What Works Clearinghouse: https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/

Evidence for ESSA: https://evidenceforessa.org/

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Timeline:

00:46 Importance of Good Interventions

01:51 Using ESSA Tiers of Evidence

03:27 Factors to Consider in Intervention Research

05:05 Resources for Finding Evidence-Based Interventions

06:35 Considerations for Choosing Interventions

07:21 Utilizing the Expertise of School Psychologists

07:52 Specific Interventions: Reciprocal Teaching

08:15 Specific Interventions: Customized Self-Correction Checklist

12:17 Interventions for Upper Grades

13:15 Activity Sets for High School Students

14:32 Conclusion