Maths & English Intervention 

At St Patrick's we used a multi-tiered system. A multi-tiered system of supports is a tiered model of instruction that includes: 

• a school-wide, multi-level system of instruction 
• high-quality classroom instruction 
• universal student screening 
• evidence-based interventions provided on a sliding scale of intensity 
• continuous, data-based progress monitoring.

High quality, evidence-based Tier 1 instruction is the foundation of MTSS. Tier 1 refers to the instruction that the whole class receives.

In an MTSS model, all students are screened to determine their capability in reading, spelling, writing and mathematics. The resulting data is used to inform whether students require intervention and for those that do, to tailor the intervention offered.

Tier 2 intervention involves intensifying support for students with knowledge or skill gaps that prevent them from responding to quality Tier 1 instruction. This involves the use of evidence-based instructional practices and empirically validated interventions in a small group setting.

At St Patrick's this includes InitiaLit, Language Lift, MinLit Sage, MacqLit, Story Champs, CMC and Reading Mastery small group intervention. The programs are facilitated for 60 minutes  per day 5 days per week and replace some or all of the whole class direct instruction for English or Maths. The programs are facilitated by our trained Classroom Support Assistants, Curriculum leaders or myself.