The Academic Intervention Monitoring System AIMS A guidebook

The Academic Intervention Monitoring System (AIMS) A guidebook & questionnaires to facilitate selection & evaluation of empirically tested interventions for K -12 students with academic difficulties Copyright © 2001 by The Psychological Corporation 1

AIMS Authors v Stephen N. Elliott and James C. Di. Perna with Edward Shapiro v Collectively more than 50 years of experience with research-based intervention practices in regular & special education classrooms v Offer a theoretically balanced & functional approach to classroom interventions that values teachers’ and students’ insights and skills Copyright © 2001 by The Psychological Corporation 2

AIMS Philosophy v Respect Teachers’ Knowledge of Instruction & their Students’ Skills v Focus on Solutions with Input from Teachers, Parents, & Students v Use Data-Driven Practices & Monitor Intervention Progress and Outcomes Copyright © 2001 by The Psychological Corporation 3

AIMS Provides v A framework for intervention planning v Descriptions and guidelines for implementing empirically tested interventions v Methods for monitoring intervention progress and outcomes For Students like the following …. . Copyright © 2001 by The Psychological Corporation 4

AIMS Components v The AIMS Guidebook u u u v User-friendly and includes case examples More than 50 interventions strategies & tactics Figures listing intervention implementation steps The AIMS Intervention Forms u u u Teacher Intervention Record Parent Intervention Record (English & Spanish) Student Intervention Record (Grades 6 -College) Copyright © 2001 by The Psychological Corporation 5

AIMS Focuses on Academic Competence v Academic competence (AC) is a multidimensional construct composed of the skills, attitudes, and behaviors of a learner that contribute to academic success in the classroom v AC = Academic Skills + Academic Enablers Copyright © 2001 by The Psychological Corporation 6

Academic Skills & Enablers Targeted for Change v Academic skills are reading, language arts, maths & critical thinking v Academic enablers are interpersonal skills, motivation, engagement & study skills Copyright © 2001 by The Psychological Corporation 7

AIMS Guidebook: Table of Contents Chapter 1. Chapter 2. Chapter 3. Chapter 4. Chapter 5. Chapter 6. The AIMS of Interventions: An Introduction Assessing for Intervention Planning, Implementing, & Evaluating Academic Interventions to Improve Academic Enablers Interventions to Improve Academic Skills Taking AIMS at Academic Difficulties: Case Examples Copyright © 2001 by The Psychological Corporation 8

AIMS Guidebook: Guideline Example Guidelines for Implementing Modeling Strategies Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Step 5. Step 6. Establish the need to learn the skill. Identify the skill components. Present the model. Rehearse the skill. Provide specific feedback about performance. Prepare for generalisation of skill to other situations. Copyright © 2001 by The Psychological Corporation 9

AIMS Guidebook: Fundamental Strategies v v v Coaching Modeling Behavioral Rehearsal or Practice Positive Reinforcement Feedback Activating Knowledge Copyright © 2001 by The Psychological Corporation 10

AIMS Guidebook: Empirically Tested Strategies & Tactics v v v Folding-In or Drill Sandwich Repeated Reading Previewing Click & Chunk Get the Gist Peer-Tutoring Basketball Spelling Self-Management Spelling Cover-Copy-Compare for Math Key Word Problem Solving Survey-Question-Read-Recite-Review (SQ 3 R) SEE AIMS QUICK REFERENCE SOURCES FOR COMPLETE LIST OF STRATEGIES & TACTICS Copyright © 2001 by The Psychological Corporation 11

AIMS Teacher Form: Content Overview v v v Expectations for Student Learning Standards for Classroom Behavior Classroom Routines Instructional Orientation Instructional Delivery v v v Instructional Grouping Progress Monitoring Review & Re-teaching Learning Time Teacher-Student Interactions Incentives & Rewards Copyright © 2001 by The Psychological Corporation 12

AIMS Teacher Form: Rating Format v 54 Items Rated on 2 Dimensions Helpful? (No-Moderately-Very) u Possible? (No-Yes with Support-Yes) u v Sample items Teach strategies for organising class materials u Repeat key points and instructions as lessons progress u Copyright © 2001 by The Psychological Corporation 13

Teacher Instructional Tactics v v v The 11 domains of instructional tactics come from the effective teaching research literature These instructional tactics are the “building blocks” of many pre-referral interventions The AIMS Teacher Form is NOT a teacher evaluation tool, it is a communication tool! Copyright © 2001 by The Psychological Corporation 14

AIMS Student Form: Content Overview 7 Domains (60 items) of Behavior that Contribute to Effective Learning u u u u Expectations for Learning & Achievement Learning Resources Maximising Learning During Instruction Time Management and Organisation Homework and Assignments Self-Monitoring and Evaluation Rewards and Consequences Copyright © 2001 by The Psychological Corporation 15

AIMS Parent Form: Content Overview 5 Domains of Parenting Practices that Contribute to Effective Learning u u u Expectations for Learning & Behaviour Support for Learning Parent-Child Relationship Home-School Communications Behavior Management Copyright © 2001 by The Psychological Corporation 16

AIMS Intervention Forms: Uses & Practical Characteristics v v v Invites teachers, parents & students to be active participants in planning interventions Facilitates communication & documentation Broadens the focus of the assessment to the learning environment Takes less than 15 minutes to complete Requires no summary scoring; item-level communication tools! Solution Focused assessment devices Copyright © 2001 by The Psychological Corporation 17

Summary of ACES-AIMS Problem-Solving Process 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Identify academic concerns (ACES) Analyse academic concerns within the instructional environment (AIMS) Plan for intervention (AIMS) Implement intervention & monitor progress (AIMS+GAS) Evaluate intervention (ACES+GAS) Copyright © 2001 by The Psychological Corporation 18

Key Points to Remember About AIMS v v v AIMS is solution focused AIMS values teacher, parent & student involvement in the intervention process AIMS provides implementation guidelines for effective intervention strategies and tactics AIMS offers a model for planning interventions, monitoring progress and evaluating outcomes AIMS is research-based & data driven Copyright © 2001 by The Psychological Corporation 19

For More Information Stephen Elliott, Ph. D University of Wisconsin Office Phone: 608 -274 -8039 u Email: snelliot@facstaff. wisc. edu u James Di. Perna, Ph. D Lehigh University Office Phone: 610 -758 -3238 u Email: jcd 5@lehigh. edu u Thank you very much for your interest! Copyright © 2001 by The Psychological Corporation 20