Understanding Tier 1 Support
Tier 1 support refers to the initial level of intervention provided to all students within the classroom setting. It encompasses strategies and practices designed to promote a welcoming and affirming learning environment inclusive to every learner. At this tier, teachers are instrumental in identifying and addressing the diverse needs of their students. This involves creating a supportive atmosphere where every individual feels valued and understood. We, at EdQuiddity, partner with schools to equip teachers with the tools and strategies to implement Tier 1 support to help reach each learner.
What Teachers Can Do for Tier 1 Support
Teachers can implement various strategies to enhance Tier 1 support in their classrooms. Providing consistent and constructive feedback enables students to track their progress and make necessary adjustments, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Teachers can leverage formative assessments and data-driven instruction, equipping educators with valuable insights into student comprehension and informing instructional decisions, ensuring targeted support for each learner. To be sure teachers are equipped and ready to implement these strategies effectively, we offer comprehensive, on-demand Professional Learning Experiences (PLEs) created by educators, for educators. Through our PLEs, teachers gain the knowledge and skills necessary to confidently execute Tier 1 support strategies in their classrooms, fostering student agency and maximizing student achievement.
Catering to Diverse Learning Styles
Recognizing that every student has unique learning preferences and strengths, differentiated instruction is instrumental in supporting Tier 1 needs effectively. By differentiating teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles, teachers can ensure that all students are engaged and challenged appropriately. Whether through student choice, small-group instruction, or forms of reflection, differentiated instruction allows educators to cater to the individualized needs of their students, promoting deeper understanding and retention of concepts. Our Professional Learning Experience (PLE) Fostering Student Agency Through Differentiated Activity Lists equips teachers with on-demand, ready-to-use tools and teaching strategies to foster Tier 1 support in their classrooms. The PLE supports educators in designing instructional materials that provide students with options that align with their interests, learning styles, and proficiency levels. Check out the image below, which dives deeper into the 5 Types of Instructional Activities. Our PLE helps teachers analyze their instructional activities and plan differently to foster Tier 1 support. To gain access to this tool, contact our team today. Our approach not only fosters autonomy and self-regulation, but also encourages ownership of learning, empowering students to take an active role in their educational journey. With a focus on promoting student agency, this Professional Learning Experience equips teachers with the skills and resources necessary to cultivate a dynamic and inclusive learning environment.
Create a Culture of Professional Learning
Are you ready to revolutionize Tier 1 support in your classroom? Email us to gain access to the tool above, plus many others, and to discover how our Professional Learning Experience can empower your school to meet the diverse needs of your students effectively. Take the first step toward creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment where every student can thrive. Join us on this transformative journey today!
In this course, participants will leverage choice and technology to provide students with the ultimate differentiated learning environment. They will develop differentiated digital activity lists rooted in rigorous instruction that offer multiple ways to learn and apply content. Participants will explore autonomy, purpose, and mastery as motivators in all learning environments. They will design differentiated activity lists to put students in charge of their own learning, creating a structure that allows students to make decisions within a structured framework. Making informed decisions is an essential life skill that teachers can support with intentional classroom practices.
Participants in this course will use Reinventing the Classroom Experience by Dr. Nancy Sulla as a resource. The assigned book must be