Response to Intervention

Response to Intervention or Multi-tier System of Supports is the practice of providing high-quality instruction and interventions matched to student need, monitoring progress frequently to make decisions about changes in instruction or goals and applying child response data to important educational decisions.
                              NASDSE, RtI: Policy Considerations and Implementation, 2005 (emphasis added)

HISD-Vetted MTSS Resources

Core Principals…

1.   We can effectively teach all children.
2.   Intervene early.
3.   Use a multi-tier model of support.
4.   Use a problem-solving method for decision making.
5.   Research-based interventions/instruction to the extent available.
6.   Monitor student progress to inform instruction.
7.   Use data to make decisions.
8.   Use assessment for different purposes.

Documents

Universal Screening Windows - Student Outcome Screeners

FALL: 8/25/25 - 9/12/25
WINTER: 1/5/26 - 1/23/26
SPRING:  4/27/26 - 5/15/26

for:  PELI

FALL: 8/25/25 - 9/12/25
WINTER: 1/5/26 - 1/23/26
SPRING:  4/27/26 - 5/15/26

for:

  • K-6 Acadience Math & Reading
  • Writing CBM
  • Gr 7-8 ORF / MAZE
  • AAIMS Algebra

How Acadience Dates Are Selected

Beginning in 2025-2026, we extended each benchmark period to three weeks instead of two.  Schools may choose to keep a tighter window within their own district, but this provides flexibility regarding HISD staff that support multiple districts.  In future years, windows will be set as follows:

  • FALL:  The first three weeks of school (it is not recommended to test the first week, but some schools start a week early)
  • WINTER: The first three weeks back to school in January
  • SPRING:  The last week of April and the first two weeks of May

Universal Screening Data Storage

Reading

Grades K-6 (Acadience Reading): Enter test scores into alo.acadiencelearning.org.  When scores are complete, notify HISD so that data can be imported into Skyward.  Schools can print parent reports from their Acadience account.

Grades 7-8 (AIMSweb):  Enter test scores into the Universal Screening spreadsheet that is sent to the district data coordinator each fall. Return completed spreadsheets to Huron ISD to be imported into Skyward.  A mail merge parent report is available; contact HISD for assistance.

Writing

Grades K-12:  Enter test scores into the Universal Screening spreadsheet that is sent to the district data coordinator each fall. Return completed spreadsheets to Huron ISD to be imported into Skyward.  A mail merge parent report is available; contact HISD for assistance.

Math

Grades K-6 (Acadience): Enter test scores into alo.acadiencelearning.org.  Schools can print parent reports from their Acadience account.

Grades 6, 7, 8, and Algebra 1 (AAIMS Algebra):  Enter test scores into the Universal Screening spreadsheet that is sent to the district data coordinator each fall. Return completed spreadsheets to Huron ISD to be imported into Skyward.  A mail merge parent report is available; contact HISD for assistance.

For assistance, contact Jenni Trusock or Kim Siemen with data entry or import questions.


Mail Merge Documents for Individual Student Reports

Individual student reports can be used to share universal screening scores for reading, writing, and mathematics. Templates below can be modified to include school name and PBIS expectations.  Schools can add or delete measures from the template to meet their needs.

Complete reports by hand or by using a mail merge process.  To use the mail merge reports, contact Jenni Trusock for a Universal Screening Spreadsheet. Click for mail merge directions  or for more information about managing screening data. 

Documents