2022-2023 Program and Budget Handbook

Attachment A

Guidance on Selecting Supplemental Instructional Resources for Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 Schools are responsible for ensuring that any purchase of supplemental resources to support Tier 1, effective first instruction, Tier 2, strategic instruction and intervention, and Tier 3 intensive instruction and intervention are evidence-based. Selection of these supplemental resources must be based on data and evidenced-based for the population served. Schools need to use a two-pronged approach to determine the appropriateness of any supplemental resource before purchasing. First, ensure the resource is research-based. Second, ensure it meets the guidelines for the provision of effective academic intervention. Step 1: Validating Research-Based Resources The following criteria were designed to support schools in making purchasing decisions that reflect student needs and are evidence-based. Criteria for Selecting Supplemental Resources: 1. Is there evidence/research regarding the effectiveness of the supplemental resource being considered? (A website for identifying evidence: ― What Works Clearinghouse , Evidence for ESSA ) 2. Does the evidence align with the LAUSD demographics and instructional setting? (i.e., student-teacher ratio, minutes of instruction) 3. Is the resource aligned to California content standards? 4. Does the program have evidence of accelerating student growth? 5. What professional development and coaching support are available for effective implementation of the resource? Step 2: Guidelines for Effective Academic Intervention Resources The following questions are designed to guide decisions about purchasing supplemental instructional resources. All resources considered should accelerate student growth. • How will training for the program be implemented? • How much time needs to be allocated to use this program – 30 minutes, 1 hour, more? • What specific skills/standards does it address? • Does it include explicit instruction? • How does it provide for academic engaged time including high levels of student engagement? • How is student performance feedback provided? • What supports are available for teacher understanding and support? • How is student growth documented? • Is technology required and how will the technology be purchased?

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