HAL RtI

What do High Ability Learners need in order to develop and support their intellectual and academic capabilities?

• Accelerated Curriculum
• Differentiated Curriculum
• neither of the above
• both of above

What percent of the student population will be appropriately identified as Tier 3 HAL?

• 1-5
• 5-15
• 85

Who is responsible for Tier 2 HAL extensions?

• classroom teacher
• Integration Specialist
• both; collaboratively

Which of the following is true about the bodies of evidence for HAL Tiers 1, 2, 3?

• They are a one day snapshot.
• They are based primarily on teacher anecdotes and classroom observations.
• They require use of multiple pieces of formative and summative data over time.
• They use standardized formative and summative assessments only.

Which of the following is not a question to consider when making decisions at HAL Tier 2?

• Are the current extensions effectively addressing the needs of the student?
• Is acceleration or additional enrichment necessary to address the student’s interests and needs?
• Do this student’s intellectual abilities far surpass others his/her age?
• Does the student demonstrate a significant difference between his/her achievement in comparison to grade level standards?

Which of the following is NOT a decision rule at Tier 3?

• Students should consistently score in the 95th percentile or above on standardized tests.
• Students consistently perform at level four on scales with compacted instruction.
• Students perform at level four on scales with little or no teacher instruction.
• Consider all other data explained in “Body of Evidence”

On the "HAL RTI Extensions by Area of Need" document, in which subject area are there no resources?

• writing
• reading
• math
• science

Typically, students in grades K-2 are not identified as Tier 2 or 3  based on developmental research.

• True
• False

Are schools allowed to individualize the HAL identification parent letter that has been created to fit the needs of their school?

• yes
• no