Student's academic needs are assessed to identify what level of support they need. Students fall into one of four tiers of support:

Tier 1 - All students: Rigorous and effective differentiated instruction provided to all.

Tier 2 - Some students: Strategically targeted/focused interventions provided to students needing additional support.

Tier 3 - Few students: Intensive individualized interventions provided for specific individual needs. 

Tier 4 - Very few students: Maximum supports provided to respond to individual needs. 

The following EL services offered by tier could be any combination of the following services:

Tier 1

• Dual Language
• Monitoring

Tier 2

• Co-Teaching
• Dual Language
• Small Pull-out Groups

Tier 3

• Co-Teaching
• Small Pull-out Groups
• English Language Development Class
• Dual Language

Tier 4

• Educational Learning Plan
• Newcomer Class
• Small Pull-out Groups