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Torrin Johnson

Director of Intervention, Innovation, & Instruction

District Office

School: 209-325-2051

Debbie Perez

Equity & Accountability Assistant

District Office

School: 209-325-2051

Amanda Nunes

District Testing & Data Coordinator

District Office

School: 209-325-2054

MUHSD "Impact" Podcast - Department Highlight

In the latest episode of "Impact", we are joined by MUHSD Director Torrin Johnson and the CEO of Restorative Justice League Andre Griggs to talk about the district’s efforts to find alternative discipline strategies that improve campus culture and keep students in school.

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MUHSD Instructional Initiatives

Pre-SST Teacher Interventions

PBIS (positive behavior interventions and supports) is an architecture for addressing behavior through the prevention-oriented structuring of research-based interventions and supports in a hierarchical and progressive manner for the purpose of improved behavioral and academic outcomes.

PRIM improves the teacher's ability to individualize instruction for students in the classroom. PRIM was developed by regular and special education teachers.

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PRIM Interventions

-Disorganized
-Does not stay in assigned areas for specified time
-Has difficulty concentrating
-Perseverates - does the same thing over and over
-Does not listen to or follow verbal directions
-Requires eye contact in order to listen successfully
-Does not listen to what other students are saying
-Has a limited speaking vocabulary
-Does not complete statements or express complete thoughts when speaking
-Does not comprehend what he/she reads
-Fails to finish assignments because of reading difficulties
-Understands what is read to him/her but not what he/she reads silently
-Fails to correctly organize writing activities
-Fails to use spelling rules
-Has difficulty solving math word problems
-Fails to follow necessary steps in math problems
-Does not perform or complete classroom assignments during class time
-Fails to complete homework assignments and return them to school
-Fails to perform tasks or assignments independently
-Does not prepare for assigned activities or daily routines
-Does not remain on-task for the required length of time
-Does not perform academically at his/her ability level
-Does not complete assignments after receiving directions, instructions, etc.
-Not Concerned About Performance

MTSS

About

In California, Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is an integrated, comprehensive framework that focuses on CCSS, core instruction, differentiated learning, student-centered learning, individualized student needs, and the alignment of systems necessary for all students’ academic, behavioral, and social success.

MTSS offers the potential to create needed systematic change through intentional design and redesign of services and supports that quickly identify and match the needs of all students.

Connection to Instruction

The What:

MUHSD's identified Essential Standards serve as the Tier 1 core instruction that all students receive. (See the Essential Standards tab also on this webpage).

The How:

The use of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) instructional strategies that provide all students opportunities for learning through differentiated content and processes is a critical component of MTSS.

See infographic below for an overview

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Essential Standards

What are Essential Standards?

The Essential Standards are a carefully selected subset of the total content-specific standards that students must know and be able to do by the end of each school year in order to be prepared to enter the next grade level or course. They are the minimum that all students in the MUHSD must receive in order to reach high levels of learning.

Why are they Important?

Essential Standards also:

Provide consistency and equity across the district.
Create space in the scope and sequence for teachers to plan and implement deeper learning experiences for students.
Help define Tier 1 Core instruction in the MTSS framework.

MUHSD Essential Standards

Essential Standards: Math

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