SRBI FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What do I do if I think my child needs support?
Contact your child’s teacher in the subject area that is causing difficulty. If you or the teacher believe that a referral to the SRBI Team is necessary, it can be made at any time. If it is determined that a referral is not necessary, the teacher will be able to recommend other supports that may help your child.
Will the school contact the parent if a child is not meeting grade-level expectations?
As part of the SRBI process, the performance of all students is monitored on an ongoing basis. If a student is consistently not performing at grade level, or if a student’s teacher is concerned about in-class performance, the teacher and/or specialist will contact the parent to discuss the best way to support the child. Parents do not have to wait to be contacted by the school, however, to discuss any concerns they may have.
If my child needs interventions, what will he or she be missing to receive support?
The SRBI Team makes every effort to preserve core academic instruction for every child. The team will seek time during the day that has low impact on instruction (i.e. tutorials, study halls, free time). If these times are not available, the team will recommend a time of day that has the least impact on the child’s core instructional program. This recommendation will be made to parents in advance to ensure that they know the scheduling implications.
What is the difference between Tier II and Tier III instruction?
Both tiers provide support in a child’s area of weakness. The interventions that students receive in Tiers II and III are similar; however, the frequency and intensity of the intervention increases in Tier III. Additionally, in Tier II, students generally will be working in small groups; in Tier III, students usually work one-on-one with teachers or in a very small group.
Who will provide the interventions?
In Tier I, classroom teachers deliver high-quality differentiated instruction to all students. In Tiers II and III, classroom teachers, along with specialists and other professionals, deliver interventions to students in need of additional support.
What is the difference between intervention and core differentiated instruction?
Core instruction is delivered to all students in the general education classroom and uses differentiation to meet individual learning styles and needs. Interventions focus on specific needs for students who require further instruction beyond core differentiated instruction to be successful.
How long will the intervention last?
The length of the intervention will vary depending on the child’s needs. Some students receive intervention support for several weeks or months; for others, a longer period of time is necessary to strengthen skills and meet grade level standards.
What do teachers need to bring to SRBI Team meetings?
Teachers will bring a copy of the SRBI Team Referral Form, any relevant assessments and/or assessment data, and student work samples in the area of concern. Teachers will share specific examples of concern, evidence of differentiated instruction, progress monitoring data, and feedback from their conversation with the student’s parents/guardians.