Acknowledgments
1  Introduction to Quality Instruction and Intervention
(Brittany L. Hott and Angela Green)
References 
2  High-Quality Core Classroom Reading Instruction
(Pamela Williamson, Kelly J. Williams, Dave Furjanic, and Jessica R. Toste)
Underlying Policies, Standards, Theories, and Research 
Educational Policy 
Academic Standards 
Foundational Theories 
Guiding Research 
Reading Assessment and Instruction in Secondary English Language Arts Classrooms 
Assessments to Guide Instructional Planning and Decision-Making 
Instructional Methods for Core Reading Instruction 
Effective and Explicit Instruction  Vocabulary Instruction  Comprehension Instruction  Conclusion 
Bridge from Instruction to Intervention 
References 
3  Reading Intervention Methods for Secondary Students
(Jessica R. Toste, Brennan Chandler, Erica Fry, and Kelly J. Williams)
Theories Informing Reading Interventions for Secondary Students 
Evidence Base on Reading Interventions 
Assessment Methods to Guide Instructional Decision-Making 
Data-Based Instruction 
Progress Monitoring  Diagnostic Assessment  Intervention Adjustments  Key Intervention Methods 
Prerequisite Skills Instruction 
Foundational Skills Routine  Letter-Sound Review  Blending Practice  Read and Write Words  New Concept  Read Connected Text  Multisyllabic Word Reading Fluency 
Multisyllabic Word Reading Instructional Routine  Affix Learning  Peel Off Reading  Word-Building Activity  Word Reading Fluency  Connected Text Reading  Fluency Building 
Oral Reading Fluency Routine  Content-Area Knowledge Building 
Vocabulary Routine  Topic Introduction Routine  Building and Monitoring Reading Comprehension 
Context Clues  Greek and Latin Roots  Question Types  Summarizing  Get the Gist Routine  Conclusion 
References 
4  Quality 6–12 Mathematics Instruction
(Bradley S. Witzel, Tricia K. Strickland, and Jonté A. Myers)
Chapter Objectives 
Setting Goals in Secondary Mathematics 
Planned Outcomes 
Progressions Across Grade and Content 
Systematic Instruction 
Task Analysis Steps 
Task Analysis Example of Division of Fractions 
Task Analysis Example of Logs 
Practice Standards 
Practice and Homework 
Immediate Practice 
Completed with Potential Assistance 
Mixed Problems of Multiple Math Skills 
Completed in a Reasonable Amount of Time 
Instructional Strategies 
Cognitive Strategies 
Visuals 
Assessment to Drive Differentiation 
Differentiation 
Conclusion 
References 
5  Mathematics Interventions for Secondary Students with Disabilities
(Tricia K. Strickland, Bradley S. Witzel, and Jonté A. Myers)
Characteristics of Students with Mathematics Learning Disabilities 
Taxonomy of Intervention Intensity 
Research-Based Instructional Practices 
Explicit Instruction 
Guided Practice Worksheet 
Quadratic Functions Cue Card 
Multiple Representations 
Strategy Instruction 
Prompt Cards and Structured Worksheets 
Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential Functions 
Linear Functions 
Quadratic Functions 
Exponential Functions 
Classwide Peer Tutoring (CWPT) 
Progress Monitoring 
Conclusion 
References 
6  Teaching the Podcast: Using a Genre Approach to Secondary Writing Instruction
(Amber Curlee and Jessica Singer Early)
Objectives 
Foundational Learning Theory 
Guiding Research and Policy 
Connection to Standards 
Professional Groups 
Formative/Summative Assessment Methods 
Teaching the Podcast Genre 
Assignment Examples 
Mentor Texts 
Writing Workshop Tip: Scriptwriting 
Finding Focus for Your Podcast 
Digital Tools 
Celebrating Writing and Making It Public 
Conclusion 
References 
7  Writing Intervention
(Amber B. Ray and John Romig)
Formative Writing Assessments 
Curriculum-Based Measurement 
Exit Slips 
Error Analysis 
Holistic Ratings 
Generic Rubrics 
Genre-Specific Elements 
Teaching Writing Strategies for the Writing Process 
Theory Guiding Self-Regulated Strategy Development 
Self-Regulated Strategy Development 
Six Stages of Instruction  Stage 1: Develop and Activate Background Knowledge  Stage 2: Discuss It  Stage 3: Model It  Stage 4: Memorize It  Stage 5: Support It  Stage 6: Independent Performance  Writing Strategies  Self-Regulation Strategies  Case Study Example Using SRSD for the ACT Argumentative Essay  Paul’s Independently Written Argumentative Essay  Writing to Learn 
Technology Tools 
Sentence Construction 
Conclusion 
References 
8  Science and Social Studies Content
(Sami Kahn, Timothy Lintner, Darren Minarik, and Jonte’ C. Taylor)
Why Science and Social Studies? 
What Is Science? 
Nature of Science (NOS) 
Scientific Inquiry 
Scientific Literacy 
The Framework for K–12 Science Education and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) 
Quality Assessment in Science Education 
Some Key Instructional Methods in Science Education 
Project-Based Learning (PBL)  Socioscientific Issues (SSI)  Engineering Design Challenges  Models and Simulations  What Is Social Studies? 
Nature of Social Studies 
Social Studies Inquiry 
Social Studies Literacy 
The College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards 
Quality Assessment in Social Studies 
Key Instructional Strategies in Social Studies Education 
Engagement  Analysis  Project-Based Learning  Applying Best Practices in Science and Social Studies through a Case Study 
Planning Instruction for All Students 
Science Assessments Explained 
Planning Instruction for All Students 
Social Studies Assessment Explained 
Conclusion 
References 
9  Science and Social Studies Intervention
(Jonte’ C. Taylor, Darren Minarik, Sami Kahn, and Timothy Lintner)
Evidence-Based and High-Leverage Practices in Science and Social Studies 
General Literacy and Content Acquisition Interventions for Science and Social Studies 
General Literacy Interventions in Science and Social Studies 
Supported Inquiry 
Science-Based Inquiry Research  Social Studies–Based Inquiry Research  Higher-Order Thinking and Reasoning 
Concept Comparison 
Question Exploration 
Cause and Effect 
Decision-Making 
Cross-Curricular Argumentation 
Key Points 
Content Acquisition Interventions in Science and Social Studies 
Mnemonics 
Science-Based Mnemonics Research  Social Studies–Based Mnemonics Research  Graphic Organizers 
Science-Based Graphic Organizer Research  Social Studies–Based Graphic Organizer Research  Peer-Mediated Support Strategies 
Science-Based Peer-Mediated Strategies Research  Social Studies–Based Peer-Mediated Strategies Research  Key Points 
Conclusion 
References 
10  Quality Behavior Instruction: Classroom Management
(Ashley MacSuga-Gage, Jasmine Justus, Nicholas A. Gage, and Brittany Batton)
Theoretical Foundations of Evidence-Based Classroom Management 
Relevant Educational Policy Associated with Classroom Management 
Classroom Management and Professional Standards of Educational Practice 
Evidence-Based Classroom Management 
Maximize Classroom Structure 
Description of the Skill  Research Support  How to Implement the Skill  Post, Teach, Review, Monitor, and Reinforce Positively Stated Rules and Expectations 
Description of the Skill  Research Support  How to Implement the Skill  Actively Engage Students in Observable Ways 
Description of the Skill  Research Support  How to Implement the Skill  Establish a Continuum of Acknowledging Appropriate Behaviors 
Description of the Skill  Research Support  How to Implement the Skill  Establish a Continuum of Strategies to Respond to Inappropriate Behaviors 
Description of the Skill  Research Support  How to Implement the Skill  Conclusion 
References 
11  Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Intervention
(Kathleen M. Randolph, Glenna Billingsley, and Jasmine Justus)
Chapter Objectives 
Operational Definitions of Behavior 
Explicit Social Skills Instruction 
Tier 2 Evidence-Based Interventions Classroom Management 
Check-In/Check-Out 
Description of the Intervention  Research Support  How to Implement the Intervention  High-Probability (High-P) Sequence 
Description of the Intervention  Research Support  How to Implement the Intervention  Self-Monitoring 
Description of the Intervention  Research Support  How to Implement the Intervention  Group Contingencies 
Description of the Intervention  Research Support  How to Implement the Intervention  Adding Intensive Interventions 
Behavior Contracting 
Description of the Intervention  Research Support  How to Implement the Intervention  Daily Behavior Report Cards 
Description of the Intervention  Research Support  How to Implement the Intervention  FBA/BIP 
Description of the Intervention  Research Support  How to Implement the Intervention  Relevant Educational Policy 
Foundational Learning Theory 
Guiding Research 
Professional Standards 
Formative and Summative Assessment 
Conclusion 
References 
12  Good Study Strategies
(B. Keith Ben-Hanania Lenz)
What Should Be Studied? 
Teaching Students with Poor Study Strategies 
Features of Good Study Strategies 
Approaches to Teaching Good Study Strategies 
Good Ways to Study 
Organizing Information to Structure Study 
Listening and Note-Taking  Structuring Good Study 
The Overall Study Plan 
Progress Monitoring and Studying 
Conclusion 
References 
13  Additional Resources
(Julie Atwood and Jacquelyn Purser)
References 
References
Index
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