What is RTI?
Response to Intervention (RTI) is a multi-tier approach to the early identification and support of students with learning and behavior needs. The RTI process begins with high-quality instruction and universal screening of all children in the general education classroom. Struggling learners are provided with interventions at increasing levels of intensity to accelerate their rate of learning. These services may be provided by a variety of personnel, including general education teachers, special educators, and specialists. Progress is closely monitored to assess both the learning rate and level of performance of individual students. Educational decisions about the intensity and duration of interventions are based on individual student response to instruction. RTI is designed for use when making decisions in both general education and special education, creating a well-integrated system of instruction and intervention guided by child outcome data.
For RTI implementation to work well, the following essential components must be implemented with fidelity and in a rigorous manner:
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For RTI implementation to work well, the following essential components must be implemented with fidelity and in a rigorous manner:
- High-quality, scientifically based classroom instruction. All students receive high-quality, research-based instruction in the general education classroom.
- Ongoing student assessment. Universal screening and progress monitoring provide information about a student’s learning rate and level of achievement, both individually and in comparison with the peer group. These data are then used when determining which students need closer monitoring or intervention. Throughout the RTI process, student progress is monitored frequently to examine student achievement and gauge the effectiveness of the curriculum. Decisions made regarding students’ instructional needs are based on multiple data points taken in context over time.
- Tiered instruction. A multi-tier approach is used to efficiently differentiate instruction for all students. The model incorporates increasing intensities of instruction offering specific, research-based interventions matched to student needs.
- Parent involvement. Schools implementing RTI provide parents information about their child’s progress, the instruction and interventions used, the staff who are delivering the instruction, and the academic or behavioral goals for their child. (RTI Network)
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Pyramid Response to Intervention
Getting Started with RTI
Click on the picture to the side to open a PDF file that outlines steps for starting a successful intervention program. This outline is from the text: Simplifying Response to Intervention, Four Essential Guiding Principles. This book outlines four key principles for implementing a Response to Intervention program.
The four essential principles of pyramid response to intervention are:
The four essential principles of pyramid response to intervention are:
- Collective responsibility -A shared belief that the primary responsibility of each member of the organization is to ensure high levels of learning for every child
- Concentrated instruction -A collaborative process that focuses teacher teams on the skills and knowledge most important to the student and his or her future
- Convergent assessment -An ongoing process of collecting targeted information to add depth and breadth to the understanding of each student's individual needs, obstacles, and points of learning leverage
- Certain access -A systematic process that guarantees every student will receive the time and support needed to learn at high levels
Pyramid Response to Intervention
Pyramid Response to InterventionRTI, Professional Learning Communities, and How to Respond When Kids Don't LearnAccessible language and compelling stories illustrate how RTI is most effective when built on the Professional Learning Communities at Work™ process. Written by award-winning educators from successful PLC schools, this book demonstrates how to create three tiers of interventions—from basic to intensive—to address student learning gaps. You will understand what a successful program looks like, and the many reproducible forms and activities will help your team understand how to make RTI work in your school.
RTI Webinars and Websites
Pyramid Response to Intervention Webinar: Rethinking the Pyramid with Mike Mattos - http://www.allthingsplc.info/wordpress/?p=2134
National Center on Response to Intervention - http://www.rti4success.org/
National Center on Response to Intervention Webinars - http://www.rti4success.org/subcategorycontents/webinars
Solution Tree Resources on the book Pyramid Response to Intervention - http://go.solution-tree.com/RTI/Reproducibles_PRTI.html
Solution Tree Resources on the book Simplifying Response to Intervention - http://go.solution-tree.com/rti/Reproducibles_SRTI.html
A Compelling Document about the Why of RTI - http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/oct10/vol68/num02/The-Why-Behind-RTI.aspx
National Center on Response to Intervention - http://www.rti4success.org/
National Center on Response to Intervention Webinars - http://www.rti4success.org/subcategorycontents/webinars
Solution Tree Resources on the book Pyramid Response to Intervention - http://go.solution-tree.com/RTI/Reproducibles_PRTI.html
Solution Tree Resources on the book Simplifying Response to Intervention - http://go.solution-tree.com/rti/Reproducibles_SRTI.html
A Compelling Document about the Why of RTI - http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/oct10/vol68/num02/The-Why-Behind-RTI.aspx