Tier 3
There are a small percentage of students who still may show learning difficulties with Tier 2 intervention when all fidelity and intervention exposure goals are met (70% fidelity and 90% exposure). These students may need more support and intensity. Tier 3 interventions are individualized for students who do not respond to Tier 1 and 2 interventions. This is the highest level of support and is more individualized.
Tier 3 interventions are provided by a highly effective interventionist. They should be considered an “expert” within the area of the intervention. “Tier 3 instruction has to be potent and effective” (Hall 2008). The instruction is intensified and the duration and frequency increases.
Students who receive Tier 3 services are provided support in a small group of 1-4 students and aligned with individual student needs (core instructional program), and do not replace access to the general, core curriculum.
Tier 3 interventions are provided by a highly effective interventionist. They should be considered an “expert” within the area of the intervention. “Tier 3 instruction has to be potent and effective” (Hall 2008). The instruction is intensified and the duration and frequency increases.
Students who receive Tier 3 services are provided support in a small group of 1-4 students and aligned with individual student needs (core instructional program), and do not replace access to the general, core curriculum.
Next Steps
Students receive individualized, intensive interventions that target the students’ skill deficits. Students who do not achieve the desired level of progress in response to these targeted interventions are then referred for a comprehensive evaluation and considered for eligibility for special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA 2004). The data collected during Tiers 1, 2, and 3 are included and used to make the eligibility decision.
- Review the MTSS Intervention and Progress Monitoring Worksheet for student Rate Of Progress, Response to Interventions, intervention exposure, and fidelity of intervention delivery.
- Complete the Tier 3 student problem solving form (SB87074), typable SB87074, or Group Intervention Planning Form (SB87073).
- Ensure students are receiving 150 minutes of reading intervention at the Tier 3 level of support.
- Checkpoint Monitoring Form (SB87077)
- Begin collecting the following documentation for individualized problem solving: