Posted on 03/19/2018 at 12:00 AM by Blog Experts
Intensive Tier Definition
Needs are greater than what can be provided at the universal or supplemental tiers
Complex or unique situations (birth to age 21)
Required to address a specific need or situation
Who Receives and Who Provides?
Who Receives?
- AEA and LEA staff - both special ed and general ed teachers
- Families
- Community partners
Who Provides?
- AEA staff, as defined by the AEA - including the FEP
- LEA staff - at a minimum:
- Administrators
- Special ed and general ed teachers
- Counselors
- Others as defined by LEA
Role of FEP Coordinators
- Work with families, AEA and LEA staff, and community partners to identify families of students in need of intensive educational supports
- Work with families, AEA and LEA staff, and community partners to address complex needs
- Keep AEA and LEA administration apprised of need(s) requiring intensive supports
What FEP Provides?
- Individualized and ongoing support that may address complex needs of a family, AEA and LEA staff, and/or community partners
- Coaching, as needed
- Participation/facilitation in meetings
Tools, Supports & Strategies
- Problem-solving
- Facilitated conversation
- Follow-up and support
- Referrals
- Print materials
- Electronic media
- Repository of statewide materials
Examples of Intensive Tier Activities
- Attend meetings - i.e.-resolution facilitation, state mediations, IEPs, 504s
- 1:1 support - attending meetings, pre/post meetings
- 1:1 coaching