Ellis RTI Plan
Response to intervention integrates assessment and interventions within a three-tiered system to maximize student achievement and to reduce behavior problems. With RtI, schools identify students at risk for poor learning outcomes, monitor student progress, provide evidence-based interventions and adjust those interventions based on a student’s responsiveness. RtI can also help identify students with learning disabilities.
There is a common misconception that RtI is “special education.” IT IS NOT! RtI is a regular education initiative. In fact, with RtI, schools must show what interventions and steps have been taken in the RtI process BEFORE they can place a child in Special Education.
At Ellis, we are extremely proud of our academic achievement and success, but we know that the education of our students goes beyond only academics. We understand that good character is just as important as getting good grades. To help in this mission of ours and to comply with the ISBE’s requirement for an RtI Behavior program, Ellis has created our own BEEP program, otherwise known as the Behavioral Expectations at Ellis Plan. BEEP combines elements of positive behavioral interventions, character education, and the direct teaching of social and behavioral expectations that we feel are important for our kids to have in order to reach their fullest potential.
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BULLYING – As part of our Character Education, we stress the importance of Being Responsible, Respectful and Safe. We want our students to feel safe here at school in order to reach their fullest potential. Because of this mision, bullying is not tolerated in any shape or form. If your child feels they are a victim of bullying, please contact Mr. Deets so that he may investigate the issue.
For resources on bullying and cyber-bullying, please visit one of the below websites for more information:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/224891-anti-bullying-games-for-kids/
http://survivingbullies.com/index.php/resources/entry/anti_bullying_websites/