DIT Overview

The DIT creates and supports a district system to sustain multiple levels of Academic and Behavior Support. This includes: 

• Tier 1: Curriculum and Supports provided to all students. This includes Academic Core Curriculum, Social Emotional Curriculum, and Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) 
• Tier 2: Group based interventions available to some students based on data 
• Tier 3: Individualized interventions available to some students based on data 
• Data Collection and Analysis through Universal Screening and Data Review Meetings

These curriculum, supports, and interventions are collectively known as Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).

• Dr. Bradford Lusk- Superintendent
• Mat Rehkopf- Director of Career, College, and Innovative Programming
• Laura Zeinstra, Director of Teaching & Learning
• Sara McIntyre- Director of Student Services
• Elizabeth Brandonisio- MTSS Coordinator
• Liz Morehouse- Middle School Principal
• Sean Dieters- Middle School Assistant Principal
• Mitch Bosch- High School Principal
• David Sheppard- High School Assistant Principal
• Abby Perdok- Middle School Teacher
• Bill Mousel- Middle School Teacher
• Jared Randall- Bentheim Principal 
• Dean Kramer- Hamilton Elementary Principal
• Kari Huckaby- Blue Star Principal
• Jill Jipping- Elementary Teacher
• James Grooters, Coordinator of Student Services
• Jill Sloothaak - Elementary Teacher
• Melinda Bronkhorst - Elementary Teacher
• Anna Cason - Elementary Positive Behavior Supports Coordinator
• Abigail Bramlett - High School Teacher
• Holly Goodman - High School Counselor

• Use district data to create and revise goals and action plans
• Ensure that action plan items align with district vision and priorities
• Support School Coaches and School Leadership Teams 
• Discuss and resolve barriers and concerns shared by schools 
• Make decisions regarding the selection and deselection of pilot programs and curriculum 
• Plan for communication with district staff and stakeholders

When the DIT makes a decision, they consider:

Need

• Does data support a need?
• Stakeholder perception of need

Fit

• Fit with district vision and priorities
• Alignment with current initiatives

Resources

• Curriculum and Materials
• Technology
• Staff, Coaching, and Training
• Data Systems

Evidence

• Outcome data 
• Proven results with similar populations 

Readiness

• System for training and assistance 

Capacity 

• Available staff 
• Ability to sustain 
• Ability to create Buy-in 

All DIT decisions are made with team discussion and, when necessary, a majority vote. Brad Lusk and Mat Rehkopf maintain ultimate decision making authority for issues regarding policy, staffing, and resource allocation.