Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Participants will learn to identify diverse student needs and common classroom challenges through scenario analysis and group discussion, setting the foundation for targeted Tier 1 interventions.
Understanding student needs is the critical first step in designing effective, inclusive classroom supports. This session equips teachers to recognize challenges early and plan differentiated instruction.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Presentation
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Discussion
5 minutes
Step 4
Activity
8 minutes
Step 5
Closure
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Session 1: Identifying Student Needs and Classroom Challenges
Objectives
MTSS Overview
Categories of Student Needs
Warm-Up Scenario Recap
Discussion Prompts
Key Takeaways

Script


Discussion


Activity


Warm Up


Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Participants will learn to design and select targeted Tier 1 interventions that address identified student needs using evidence-based differentiation and classroom-wide supports.
Effective Tier 1 interventions proactively meet diverse learners’ needs, boosting engagement and reducing reliance on more intensive supports while fostering inclusive instruction.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Presentation
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Discussion
5 minutes
Step 4
Activity
8 minutes
Step 5
Closure
2 minutes
