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National Center on Intensive Intervention Mission and Approach

NCII builds the capacity of state and local education agencies, universities, practitioners, and other stakeholders to support implementation of intensive intervention in literacy, mathematics, and behavior for students with severe and persistent learning and/or behavioral needs, often in the context of their multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) or special education services. NCII’s approach to intensive intervention is data-based individualization (DBI), a research-based process that integrates the systematic use of assessment data, validated interventions, and intensification strategies.

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Faculty Professional Learning Series

NCII is partnering with faculty at institutions of higher education (IHEs) to explore innovative ways to integrate intensive intervention content within coursework and field experiences for preservice educators. This will include a four part 1 hr webinar series and virtual community space to share resources with colleagues.

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Defining the Dimensions of the Taxonomy of Intervention Intensity and Considerations for English Learners

This two-page handout highlights how to use the Taxonomy of Intervention Intensity when selecting, evaluating, and intensifying interventions for students who are English learners (ELs).

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View Archived Webinar Series Focused on Math & DBI During COVID-19

NCII partnered with Project STAIR for a three-part webinar series. The first webinar and focused on implementing DBI for the in-person or virtual learners. The second webinar and focused on differentiating the various assessment options within DBI as well as tips and tricks for using assessments during COVID-19 restrictions. The final webinar focused on making instructional adaptations within the DBI framework.

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Don’t Socially Distance, Physically Distance! How to Support Social-Behavioral Needs in Virtual, In-Person, and Hybrid Learning

Are you confused about how to support the social-behavioral needs of your learners as you return to school this fall? How can you ensure that all students, including those with intensive needs, have access to instruction regardless of virtual, in-person, or hybrid learning? In this webinar, Dr. Teri Marx and Stacy Hirt from the National Center on Intensive Intervention and Dr. Leanne Hawken, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Special Education at the University of Utah, highlight strategies schools should consider in relationship to their implementation of social-behavioral supports across the continuum of tiers in a multi-tiered system of support framework as they return to school during COVID-19 restrictions.

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State and Local
Leaders

Find tools and resources to support implementation of intensive intervention for school, district, and state administrators and staff responsible for leading MTSS and special education initiatives.

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Trainers & Coaches

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Educators

Find tools and resources to support general and special education teachers, interventionists, school psychologists, school counselors, and other school-based personnel working with students with intensive academic and behavioral needs.

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Higher Education
Faculty

Find tools and resources to help college and university faculty support developing, modifying, or enhancing coursework and field experiences related to implementation of intensive intervention.