Because of the quantity of information that's been collected, this team can quickly analyze the cause of the problem and develop a plan to intervene, Taylor said. The team meets again in two weeks to see if the strategy worked. That cycle is repeated until the student shows progress. We've seen this work wonders for a child. Parents come to these meetings.
Students also get deeply involved in problem solving.
This year, students have planned how to address several concerns, including home reading. After collecting baseline data, students found many children weren't reading at home at all. Next, they designed a program to encourage more reading. On their own, they came up with the green Jell-O incentive. Taylor said her building has been transformed into a school focused on improving learning and creating a more supportive environment for children.