Acknowledgments
1 Introduction to Quality Instruction and Intervention
(Brittany L. Hott and Angela Green)
References
2 High-Quality Core Classroom Reading Instruction
(Pamela Williamson, Kelly J. Williams, Dave Furjanic, and Jessica R. Toste)
Underlying Policies, Standards, Theories, and Research
Educational Policy
Academic Standards
Foundational Theories
Guiding Research
Reading Assessment and Instruction in Secondary English Language Arts Classrooms
Assessments to Guide Instructional Planning and Decision-Making
Instructional Methods for Core Reading Instruction
- Effective and Explicit Instruction
- Vocabulary Instruction
- Comprehension Instruction
Conclusion
Bridge from Instruction to Intervention
References
3 Reading Intervention Methods for Secondary Students
(Jessica R. Toste, Brennan Chandler, Erica Fry, and Kelly J. Williams)
Theories Informing Reading Interventions for Secondary Students
Evidence Base on Reading Interventions
Assessment Methods to Guide Instructional Decision-Making
Data-Based Instruction
- Progress Monitoring
- Diagnostic Assessment
- Intervention Adjustments
Key Intervention Methods
Prerequisite Skills Instruction
- Foundational Skills Routine
- Letter-Sound Review
- Blending Practice
- Read and Write Words
- New Concept
- Read Connected Text
Multisyllabic Word Reading Fluency
- Multisyllabic Word Reading Instructional Routine
- Affix Learning
- Peel Off Reading
- Word-Building Activity
- Word Reading Fluency
- Connected Text Reading
Fluency Building
- Oral Reading Fluency Routine
Content-Area Knowledge Building
- Vocabulary Routine
- Topic Introduction Routine
Building and Monitoring Reading Comprehension
- Context Clues
- Greek and Latin Roots
- Question Types
- Summarizing
- Get the Gist Routine
Conclusion
References
4 Quality 6–12 Mathematics Instruction
(Bradley S. Witzel, Tricia K. Strickland, and Jonté A. Myers)
Chapter Objectives
Setting Goals in Secondary Mathematics
Planned Outcomes
Progressions Across Grade and Content
Systematic Instruction
Task Analysis Steps
Task Analysis Example of Division of Fractions
Task Analysis Example of Logs
Practice Standards
Practice and Homework
Immediate Practice
Completed with Potential Assistance
Mixed Problems of Multiple Math Skills
Completed in a Reasonable Amount of Time
Instructional Strategies
Cognitive Strategies
Visuals
Assessment to Drive Differentiation
Differentiation
Conclusion
References
5 Mathematics Interventions for Secondary Students with Disabilities
(Tricia K. Strickland, Bradley S. Witzel, and Jonté A. Myers)
Characteristics of Students with Mathematics Learning Disabilities
Taxonomy of Intervention Intensity
Research-Based Instructional Practices
Explicit Instruction
Guided Practice Worksheet
Quadratic Functions Cue Card
Multiple Representations
Strategy Instruction
Prompt Cards and Structured Worksheets
Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential Functions
Linear Functions
Quadratic Functions
Exponential Functions
Classwide Peer Tutoring (CWPT)
Progress Monitoring
Conclusion
References
6 Teaching the Podcast: Using a Genre Approach to Secondary Writing Instruction
(Amber Curlee and Jessica Singer Early)
Objectives
Foundational Learning Theory
Guiding Research and Policy
Connection to Standards
Professional Groups
Formative/Summative Assessment Methods
Teaching the Podcast Genre
Assignment Examples
Mentor Texts
Writing Workshop Tip: Scriptwriting
Finding Focus for Your Podcast
Digital Tools
Celebrating Writing and Making It Public
Conclusion
References
7 Writing Intervention
(Amber B. Ray and John Romig)
Formative Writing Assessments
Curriculum-Based Measurement
Exit Slips
Error Analysis
Holistic Ratings
Generic Rubrics
Genre-Specific Elements
Teaching Writing Strategies for the Writing Process
Theory Guiding Self-Regulated Strategy Development
Self-Regulated Strategy Development
- Six Stages of Instruction
- Stage 1: Develop and Activate Background Knowledge
- Stage 2: Discuss It
- Stage 3: Model It
- Stage 4: Memorize It
- Stage 5: Support It
- Stage 6: Independent Performance
- Writing Strategies
- Self-Regulation Strategies
- Case Study Example Using SRSD for the ACT Argumentative Essay
- Paul’s Independently Written Argumentative Essay
Writing to Learn
Technology Tools
Sentence Construction
Conclusion
References
8 Science and Social Studies Content
(Sami Kahn, Timothy Lintner, Darren Minarik, and Jonte’ C. Taylor)
Why Science and Social Studies?
What Is Science?
Nature of Science (NOS)
Scientific Inquiry
Scientific Literacy
The Framework for K–12 Science Education and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
Quality Assessment in Science Education
Some Key Instructional Methods in Science Education
- Project-Based Learning (PBL)
- Socioscientific Issues (SSI)
- Engineering Design Challenges
- Models and Simulations
What Is Social Studies?
Nature of Social Studies
Social Studies Inquiry
Social Studies Literacy
The College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards
Quality Assessment in Social Studies
Key Instructional Strategies in Social Studies Education
- Engagement
- Analysis
- Project-Based Learning
Applying Best Practices in Science and Social Studies through a Case Study
Planning Instruction for All Students
Science Assessments Explained
Planning Instruction for All Students
Social Studies Assessment Explained
Conclusion
References
9 Science and Social Studies Intervention
(Jonte’ C. Taylor, Darren Minarik, Sami Kahn, and Timothy Lintner)
Evidence-Based and High-Leverage Practices in Science and Social Studies
General Literacy and Content Acquisition Interventions for Science and Social Studies
General Literacy Interventions in Science and Social Studies
Supported Inquiry
- Science-Based Inquiry Research
- Social Studies–Based Inquiry Research
Higher-Order Thinking and Reasoning
Concept Comparison
Question Exploration
Cause and Effect
Decision-Making
Cross-Curricular Argumentation
Key Points
Content Acquisition Interventions in Science and Social Studies
Mnemonics
- Science-Based Mnemonics Research
- Social Studies–Based Mnemonics Research
Graphic Organizers
- Science-Based Graphic Organizer Research
- Social Studies–Based Graphic Organizer Research
Peer-Mediated Support Strategies
- Science-Based Peer-Mediated Strategies Research
- Social Studies–Based Peer-Mediated Strategies Research
Key Points
Conclusion
References
10 Quality Behavior Instruction: Classroom Management
(Ashley MacSuga-Gage, Jasmine Justus, Nicholas A. Gage, and Brittany Batton)
Theoretical Foundations of Evidence-Based Classroom Management
Relevant Educational Policy Associated with Classroom Management
Classroom Management and Professional Standards of Educational Practice
Evidence-Based Classroom Management
Maximize Classroom Structure
- Description of the Skill
- Research Support
- How to Implement the Skill
Post, Teach, Review, Monitor, and Reinforce Positively Stated Rules and Expectations
- Description of the Skill
- Research Support
- How to Implement the Skill
Actively Engage Students in Observable Ways
- Description of the Skill
- Research Support
- How to Implement the Skill
Establish a Continuum of Acknowledging Appropriate Behaviors
- Description of the Skill
- Research Support
- How to Implement the Skill
Establish a Continuum of Strategies to Respond to Inappropriate Behaviors
- Description of the Skill
- Research Support
- How to Implement the Skill
Conclusion
References
11 Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Intervention
(Kathleen M. Randolph, Glenna Billingsley, and Jasmine Justus)
Chapter Objectives
Operational Definitions of Behavior
Explicit Social Skills Instruction
Tier 2 Evidence-Based Interventions Classroom Management
Check-In/Check-Out
- Description of the Intervention
- Research Support
- How to Implement the Intervention
High-Probability (High-P) Sequence
- Description of the Intervention
- Research Support
- How to Implement the Intervention
Self-Monitoring
- Description of the Intervention
- Research Support
- How to Implement the Intervention
Group Contingencies
- Description of the Intervention
- Research Support
- How to Implement the Intervention
Adding Intensive Interventions
Behavior Contracting
- Description of the Intervention
- Research Support
- How to Implement the Intervention
Daily Behavior Report Cards
- Description of the Intervention
- Research Support
- How to Implement the Intervention
FBA/BIP
- Description of the Intervention
- Research Support
- How to Implement the Intervention
Relevant Educational Policy
Foundational Learning Theory
Guiding Research
Professional Standards
Formative and Summative Assessment
Conclusion
References
12 Good Study Strategies
(B. Keith Ben-Hanania Lenz)
What Should Be Studied?
Teaching Students with Poor Study Strategies
Features of Good Study Strategies
Approaches to Teaching Good Study Strategies
Good Ways to Study
Organizing Information to Structure Study
- Listening and Note-Taking
Structuring Good Study
The Overall Study Plan
Progress Monitoring and Studying
Conclusion
References
13 Additional Resources
(Julie Atwood and Jacquelyn Purser)
References
References
Index
About the Contributors