RTI Institute July 30, 2007 Sample Report

Westside Community Schools

Example of MDT report for a student who has been verified using NO additional assessments.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM MEETING SUMMARY

Name: Sample RTI Student Gender:____ Date of Birth:______

DISABILITY CATEGORIES

AutismOrthopedic Impairments

Behavior DisorderOther Health Impairment

Deaf BlindnessSpecific Learning DisabilityX

Hearing Impairment Speech-Language Impairment

DeafTraumatic Brain Injury

Partial Hearing LossVisual Impairment

Mental HandicapBlind

Mild Legally Blind

ModeratePartially Sighted

Severe/ProfoundNOT VERIFIABLE

Multiple Impairments

Briefly summarize the information leading to the above conclusion.

Based on Student’s response to intervention, it is the team consensus that he is eligible for special education services with a Specific Learning Disability in the area of reading. Student’s rate of progress (.83 words per week) and current level of discrepancy (below the 10th percentile) are both significantly discrepant from peers. Student’s needs are currently greater than what can be provided in the general education setting.

Parent Comments and Concerns: Student’s parents are concerned about his ability to keep up with his peers in the area of reading.

Educational Strengths: Student is currently performing at grade level in math. In addition, his writing skills are strong.

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PRESENT LEVELS OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE

Health/Vision/Hearing

Health: There are no health related needs identified in Student’s health file.

Vision: Student passed the vision screening in second grade.

Hearing: Student passed the hearing screening in second grade.

Cognitive

Cognitive assessments were not necessary for this evaluation.

Academic

What is Student’s rate of progress compared to typical peers?

Student received supplemental reading services in both Kindergarten and first grade. In addition, he was identified by both fall and winter benchmark scores to receive intensive reading instruction through the RTI process. This instruction has been in place since September of 2006. This has included 30 minutes of daily instruction focusing on decoding, fluency, and comprehension. Student’s progress has been monitored periodically using second grade AIMSweb Oral Reading Fluency Passages. In September, Student was able to read 16 words per minute while peers at the 50th percentile were reading 59 words per minute (using local district norms). In February, a significant change was made to his instruction, when his group size went from four students to two students. Currently, Student is reading 31 words per minute while peers are reading 94 words per minute. Student gained .83 words per week while typical peers at the 50th percentile gained 1.9 words per week. Student’s progress compared to peers can be viewed on the attached graph.

Student’s progress can also be measured using Rigby Reading Levels. In September, Student was reading at Level 10, while peers at the 50th percentile were reading at the Level 17. Currently, Student is reading at Level 15 while peers at the 50th percentile are reading at Level 23. Student gained 5 levels while peers gained 6 levels in the same period of time.

Even with intensive instruction in the area of reading, Student has not been able to make progress at a rate similar to peers. At his current rate of performance, he is not on track to close the gap with typical peers.

What is Student’s current level of performance compared to typical peers?

Student’s performance compared to grade level peers is reported in the table below. Parents and teachers are reminded that whenever scores are reported, they are but one piece of information about a student.

Assessment

/ Student Performance / Performance of Typical Peers / Percentile rank based on comparison to peers
AIMSweb 2nd grade Oral Reading Fluency Passages / 30 words per minute / 69 words per minute at the 50th percentile / <10th percentile
Rigby Reading Level / Level 15 / Level 23 at the 50th percentile / 12th percentile

Student is not currently performing near the level expected compared to typical peers.

What are Student’s needs in the identified area?

Student currently receives reading instruction in a small group setting of two students at his level. In addition, he has a guided reading group in his classroom that also has only one other student and is presented at his level. According to his classroom teacher, Student requires a significant amount of review and re-teaching on a regular basis as he has difficulty retaining and generalizing previously learned skills. In addition, the classroom teacher reports that Student needs one on one assistance for any classroom activity that requires reading. Student was observed in his general education classroom on 3/19/07. Students were expected to work independently on a reading task. Student required a great deal of adult assistance in order to complete the activity required. His teacher reports that he is able to successfully complete tasks independently in subject areas not requiring reading. According to the Reading Coordinator, Student’s reading is so slow and labored that it is impacting his ability to comprehend what he has read.

Communication

There are not concerns in the area of communication at this time.

Motor

There are no motor concerns at this time.

Social/Emotional/Behavioral

Formal social/emotional/behavioral assessments were not necessary for this evaluation. Student’s classroom teacher did indicate that he is more on-task in other subject areas than he is in reading.

Life Skills/Career/Transitional

NA. Student is under age 14.

Educational Needs

Student needs to improve his reading skills, specifically decoding and fluency skills.

ACCOMMODATIONS/MODIFICATIONS:

Presentation of Subject MatterAssignments

Directions presented orally

EnvironmentSocial Interaction Supports

PacingReinforcement and Follow Through

GradingOther

Tests read aloud in content areas

PARTICIPATION IN GENERAL CURRICULUM

___not applicable___physical danger to students/staff/self

_X_different curriculum/instruction/strategies___disruption of instruction by student

_X_smaller student/teacher ratio___reduction of distractions

___other

__X_This document is inclusive.

____Supporting documentation includes the following reports:

___psychological___occupational therapy___academic achievement

___speech-language___physical therapy___functional assessment

___other

MDT MEMBERS/OTHER SOURCES

Name / Position / Agree / Disagree

I certify that the MDT process documented above has met the requirements of 92 NAC 51 006.30

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(MDT Chair’s Signature) MDT Chair Date