TIER 1: TOR Intevention

At the foundational level, the Teacher of Record (TOR) initiates primary support strategies. The TOR will contact the parent or guardian to discuss the student’s needs and implement classroom-level accommodations. These include simplifying instructions, providing chunked content, using guided notes, and utilizing graphic organizers. All interventions and communications are documented thoroughly in the contact manager.

TIER 2: HQT & TOR Intervention

When students require more targeted support, the Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) and the TOR collaborate to provide secondary intervention. The HQT meets with the student to establish a specific academic plan, while the TOR creates a dedicated Google Space and adds the relevant HQTs to facilitate teamwork. Both the TOR and HQT maintain ongoing communication with the parent and ensure all progress is documented in the contact manager. Please note that MTSS is not involved at this stage.

TIER 3: MTSS Intervention

For students needing intensive support, the TOR submits an MTSS form to initiate a formal Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) process. This stage involves a formal MTSS Success Meeting with the parent, student, and TOR. During this meeting, the team sets specific academic goals and selects a specialized intervention strategy to monitor. An MTSS team member is responsible for keeping the contact manager updated with the student's progress. If necessary, the process may conclude with an MTSS referral to the Principal.

TIER 1: TOR Interventions

The Teacher of Record (TOR) initiates the first level of support when a lack of engagement is identified. If there are three days of missed contact, the TOR will reach out directly to the parent or guardian to address the issue. All communication attempts and outcomes are documented by the TOR in the contact manager.

TIER 2: Attendance Team Interventions

If engagement does not improve, the process moves to Tier 2, involving the Attendance Team. The TOR reaches out to a school counselor or Heidi for additional support, and the school issues "Attendance Letter 1." Both the TOR and the Attendance Team collaborate to document all interventions and correspondence in the contact manager.

TIER 3: MTSS Interventions:

The most intensive level of support is managed through the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). At this stage, the Student Success Coordinator (SSC) sends "Attendance Letter 2" or "Attendance Letter 3" and schedules a formal attendance meeting. This meeting includes the parent, student, TOR, and SSC to establish specific engagement goals. The SSC is responsible for documenting the meeting outcomes in the contact manager, and the process may result in a formal MTSS referral to the Principal.

TIER 1: TOR Interventions

At the primary level, the Teacher of Record (TOR) focuses on nurturing the student and building a strong, supportive relationship. This foundational level of care is designed to create a safe learning environment. The TOR ensures that all relationship-building efforts and observations are documented in the contact manager.

TIER 2: Counselor/TOR Interventions

When a student requires additional social-emotional support, the TOR partners with a school counselor and the parent or guardian to coordinate further resources. Both the TOR and the counselor work collaboratively to implement these supports and maintain detailed documentation of the student's progress within the contact manager.

TIER 3: MTSS Interventions

For students requiring intensive support, the process moves to Tier 3 under the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). At this stage, the counselor meets with the student and their parents to establish a plan for ongoing care. The counselor continues to meet with the student regularly, providing updates to the TOR when appropriate and ensuring all interactions are logged in the contact manager. If necessary, a formal MTSS referral is made to the Principal.

Why MTSS? Proven Results

Our commitment to MTSS is driven by data. According to our recent LCAP data, these interventions have a profound impact on our student body:

Academic Growth: 100% of students in Response to Intervention (RTI) who tested increased by at least one grade level in Language Arts, and 66% saw similar gains in Mathematics.

Counseling Impact: 90.3% of students reported that counseling had a strong impact on their school success.

Engagement: Total absences have decreased by approximately 31%.

Participation: 77% of students in RTI attended all meetings, and 76% of parents participated in family meetings.

The Pillars of Support

1. Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

SEL is an integral part of human development. We help students and adults acquire the skills to manage emotions, achieve goals, and maintain supportive relationships through five core competencies:

Self-Awareness: Identifying emotions and recognizing strengths.

Self-Management: Stress management, self-discipline, and goal-setting.

Social Awareness: Empathy and respect for others.

Relationship Skills: Communication, cooperation, and conflict resolution.

Responsible Decision-Making: Problem-solving and ethical responsibility.

2. Response to Intervention (RTI)

RTI is a tiered approach used by educators to support students struggling with specific skills or lessons. Every teacher uses these interventions to help students succeed

Tier 1 (Universal): Support for all students.

Tier 2 (Targeted): Support for students with some risk factors.

Tier 3 (Intensive): Collaborative problem-solving for students at high risk.

3. Attendance and Engagement

Engagement is a daily process. We monitor student activity closely and follow a structured re-engagement process if a student stops logging in or communicating:

3 Days: Outreach from Heidi or the Counseling team.

5 Days: Outreach from Diahann to the student and family.

10 Days: Teacher of Record (TOR) phone call and re-engagement email.

Accessing Support and Information

We believe in transparency and collaboration with our families. General SEL updates and RTI progress (accessible via the orange asterisk) are kept within our Student Information System (SIS). While confidential SEL details remain private, parents are always encouraged to speak with counselors or staff regarding their student's support plans.

A Final Thought: MTSS is for any struggling student, and we treat every scenario on a case-by-case basis. Before submitting a referral, we ask our team to "pause" and consider the best intervention to help that specific student thrive.