Response to Intervention (RTI) / Overview

RTI: Response to Intervention is a multi – tiered problem solving approach that identifies students struggling in academic and behavioral areas early and provides them with strategies and targeted instruction at varying levels of support.

The following are the principles behind RTI:

We can effectively teach all children.
We need to intervene early if students begin to fall behind.
We need to use a multitier system of delivery, beginning with the classroom teacher to support students.
We need to use data and a problem-solving method to make decisions.
We need to use research-based, scientifically validated instruction/interventions.
We need to monitor student progress.
We use assessment for three different purposes (screening, diagnostic, and progress monitoring).

The First Tier of RTI, where 80% -85%of students needs should be met is Good First Teaching based on the NYS Standards:

Universal Screener: DIBLES Assessment
Differentiated Instruction
Focused Instruction
Small Flexible Groups for scaffolded practice and teacher feedback
Direct Explicit Instruction
Open Court Phonics Program
Rochester Instructional Framework (Workshop Model)
Rochester Curriculum
Effective classroom management strategies, rituals & routines PBIS and SOAR Values

The Second Tier of RTI, where 5%-10% of students might be, is Strategic Supplemental Instruction:

Guided instruction, Needs-based grouping
Increased intensity, increased explicit instruction, increased feedback
Compass Computer-Assisted Instruction
Lexia Computer-Assisted Instruction
Fundations
Reading Mastery & Corrective Reading
Wilson Reading
Behavior Contracts
Check and Connect

The Third Tier of RTI, where 1%-5& students might be, is Intensive Intervention:

Individualized Instruction
Smaller intensified groups for Corrective Reading, Reading Mastery, or Wilson Reading
Functional Behavioral Assessments & Behavior Intervention Plans