Posted on 02/27/2018 at 12:00 AM by Blog Experts
Supplemental Tier Definition
Needs are greater than what can be provided at the universal tier
Individualized support needs are short term
Available as needed for a specific issue or situation
Who Receives and Who Provides?
Who Receives?
- AEA and LEA staff - both special ed and general ed teachers
- Families
Who Provides?
AEA staff, as defined by the AEA
LEA staff - at a minimum:
- Administrators
- Special ed and general ed teachers
- Counselors
- Others as defined by LEA
- Community partners
Role of FEP Coordinators
- Consultation
- Resource linkages
- Provide small group and individualized supports
- Connect families and/or educators with resources
- Provide feedback to inform AEA planning team of patterns of supplemental supports needed by families
- Build capacity of AEA and LEA staff
Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Professional learning
- Coaching
- Support AEA and LEA staff implementation
What FEP Provides
- Organized activities and learning opportunities targeted to a very specific content area or group
- Professional learning, coaching, etc., as needed
- Additional support for an individual family and/or educator to participate in universal tier activities (e.g. - extra outreach, eliminating barriers to attending events, etc.)
- Detailed information related to very specific situations
Tools, Supports & Strategies
- Problem-solving
- Facilitated conversation
- Follow-up and support
- Workshops, seminars, etc.
- Referrals
- Print materials
- Electronic media
- Repository of statewide materials
Examples of Supplemental Tier Activities
- Transition Fair
- RESPECT training
- Content-specific speakers/trainings (behavior, emotional/behavioral issues)
- Group coaching
- Professional development offerings