Performance to receive a more structured and leveled lesson plan. The lessons are differentiated according to the group’s learning profile. At both the elementary and the secondary level, content area teachers learn to apply the cognitive-based methodology throughout the curricula.
In a Tier 3 intervention setting (K-12), Lindamoodbell collaborates with schools to identify appropriate students for small group instruction. Criteria for inclusion may vary based on personnel resources, overall student need, and instruction goals of the schools. Generally factors such as achievement data, IEP needs, limited English proficiency, or limited progress in Tiers 1 & 2 instruction qualify students for the intervention. Small group instruction is scheduled daily for 90 to 120 minutes for duration of one to two semesters. Students are duration of instruction. Group size ranges from two to five students and may include multiple grade levels within the same group.
Web-based data management
Teachers and administrators receive training and access in Lindamood-bell’s web-based data management system. This includes an automated test-scoring module that generates individualized student reports, progress monitoring data, and attendance tracking.
Leadership Institute
Lindamood-Bell provides a one to two-day in-services prior to the start of the partnership. Leaders learn instructional methodology, how to analyze data to determine varied instructional needs, and how to monitor classroom and small group instruction. Emphasis is placed on principles as instructional leaders with specific responsibilities in monitoring program quality and fidelity. A shared vision of program goals and expectation is developed by school /district leadership and clearly communication to all constituents, including teachers and parent.
