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Response to Intervention (RtI) an Introduction:

Response to Intervention ( RtI ) an Introduction Presented by: Heather Bodell Anastasia

RtI and RtI²:

RtI and RtI² RtI² is the future of our state educational system. The California Department of Education (CDE) calls RtI² a collaborative and responsive system to support success for every student. The CDE believes that RtI² is a systematic response to closing the achievement gap. RtI is Response to Intervention. It is a three tiered* academic system. RtI has become “squared” as it now includes a three tiered behavioral system. * Some districts may elect to follow a 4 tiered model.

RtI defined::

RtI defined: The National Center on Response to Intervention (RTI) states that: Response to intervention integrates assessment and intervention within a multi-level prevention system to maximize student achievement and to reduce behavior problems. With RTI, schools identify students at risk for poor learning outcomes, monitor student progress, provide evidence-based interventions and adjust the intensity and nature of those interventions depending on a student’s responsiveness, and identify students with learning disabilities. ( www.rti4success.org )

The basics:

The basics RTI is a 3 tier or multi-tier system of interventions for academic and behavior needs of students in both general and special education. All students are screened to establish academic and behavioral benchmarks. This initial benchmarking provides a baseline for each student. T he data is used to identify those who are struggling with learning and behavior and who need additional support. The cornerstones of RtI are effective instruction, routine assessment, and regular data review.

To better understand RtI, one must know what it is NOT meant to be.:

To better understand RtI , one must know what it is NOT meant to be. RtI is not : special ed only something one person does to delay or deny referral of a student suspected of having a disability for a comprehensive evaluation.

Below is a sample pyramid to illustrate the level of support provided with a 3 tiered model.:

Below is a sample pyramid to illustrate the level of support provided with a 3 tiered model.

Researchers and authors, Brown-Chidsey and Steege (2010), outline the 10 Steps to Address Learning and Behavior in their book, Response to Intervention: Principles and Strategies for Effective Practice. Second Edition.:

Researchers and authors, Brown- Chidsey and Steege (2010), outline the 10 Steps to Address Learning and Behavior in their book, Response to Intervention: Principles and Strategies for Effective Practice. Second Edition . The authors note: although RTI will be a little different in every school, 10 key steps are essential for success: Implement scientifically-based instruction (SBI) Collect universal benchmark screening data Identify students at risk Provide small-group SBI based on student needs Monitor student progress monthly to weekly Review student progress data at regular intervals Revise instruction as needed and continue to monitor progress Review student progress to determine student response If student does not respond to intervention, refer for evaluation For students found eligible for special education, transition student to IEP

Moving Forward:

Moving Forward RtI implementation will take time, generally 3 to 5 years. RtI implementation will require planning, training and collaboration. This presentation is meant only as a introduction. Listed below are a few resources to get started with. The second edition of Response to Intervention: Principles and Strategies for Practice by authors Brown- Chidsey & Steege is an excellent resource for implementing RTI in your school or district.

Online Resource:

Online Resource National Center on Response to Intervention (NCRTI) Rti4sucess.org The NCRTI website states: The National Center on Response to Intervention is housed at the American Institutes for Research and works in conjunction with researchers from Vanderbilt University and the University of Kansas. It is funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). The Center’s mission is to provide technical assistance to states and districts and build the capacity of states to assist districts in implementing proven models for RTI.

Online Resource :

Online Resource RTI Action Network r tinetwork.org According to the rtinetwork.org website, “The RTI Action Network is dedicated to the effective implementation of Response to Intervention (RTI) in school districts nationwide. Our goal is to guide educators and families in the large-scale implementation of RTI so that each child has access to quality instruction and that struggling students – including those with learning disabilities – are identified early and receive the necessary supports to be successful. The RTI Action Network is a program of the National Center for Learning Disabilities , funded by the Cisco Foundation and in partnership with the nation’s leading education associations and top RTI experts.”

Resources:

Resources Brown- Chidsey , R., Steege , M. W., (2010). Response to Intervention, Second Edition: Principles and Strategies for Effective Practice, Second Edition . New York: Guilford Press . RTI Action Network: rtinetwork.org National Center on Response to Intervention (NCRTI): Rti4sucess.org