Includes bibliographical references (pages 319-330) and index.
Contents:
Introduction to the systems-oriented plan for academic achievement
SOPAA key definitions, history, components, and roles
Preliminary considerations for SOPAA implementation
Initial steps of the TAPS process: requests for academic support and preparation for the intervention planning meeting
Secondary steps of the TAPS process: intervention planning, follow-ups, and summative reviews of interventions effectiveness
Assessment for instruction
Maximizing implementation through targeted professional development
Maximizing intervention delivery through recruiting and raining school volunteers
Obtaining support for the SOPAA through effective communication with school leaders
Obtaining nd sustaining support for the SOPAA through effective communication with teachers
Using the SOPAA with multidisciplinary co-facilitators
Evidence-based and learner-verified intervention programs in reading, mathematics, and writing
Case illustrations of SOPAA implementation
USing the SOPAA to support graduate students' training and applied experiences in schools.
Summary:
This book presents a schoolwide model of instructional support designed to make the most of available time, resources, and personnel--one that is also fully compatible with other problem-solving models, such as response to intervention. The authors provide a comprehensive and cohesive framework for linking assessment and intervention. They show how to interweave evidence-based instruction with targeted professional development and other components that support improved learning outcomes for all K-8 students. --from publisher description