Response to intervention presentation

Response to Intervention (RTI):

Response to Intervention (RTI) Michelle Carlson Azusa Pacific University

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“ … the practice of providing high-quality instruction and interventions matched to student need, monitoring progress frequently to make changes in instruction or goals and applying child response data to important educational decisions”. 5/25/2011 2 What is RTI ? Batsche , G., Elliott, J., Graden , J. L., Grimes, J., Kovaleski , J. F., Prasse , D., Reschly , D. J., Schrag , J., Tilly III, W. D.  (2005). Response to intervention: Policy considerations and implementation. National Association of State Directors of Special Education, Inc.

Why do we need RTI at our School?:

Why do we need RTI at our School? To: Effectively teach our students Provide early intervention to students in need Use a multi-tiered delivery system Use a problem-solving method Use research-based instruction and interventions Monitor students progress frequently Use data to make decisions Utilize assessment tools 5/25/2011 3 Batsche , G., Elliott, J., Graden , J. L., Grimes, J., Kovaleski , J. F., Prasse , D., Reschly , D. J., Schrag , J., Tilly III, W. D.  (2005). Response to intervention: Policy considerations and implementation. National Association of State Directors of Special Education, Inc.

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Th 5/25/2011 4 Crook county School District. (2011). OrRTI-Oregon response to intervention. Retrieved from: http://www.crookcounty.k12.or.us/Departments/CurriculumandInstruction/ResponsetoInterventionR TI.aspx Multi-tiered Framework

How do we Begin to Use RTI in our school?:

How do we Begin to Use RTI in our school? Define our problem Evaluate Analyze Develop a Plan 5/25/2011 5 Batsche, G., Elliott, J., Graden, J. L., Grimes, J., Kovaleski, J. F., Prasse, D., Reschly, D. J., Schrag, J., Tilly III, W. D.  (2005). Response to intervention: Policy considerations and implementation. National Association of State Directors of Special Education, Inc.

RTI Procedures:

RTI Procedures Step 1 : Implement scientifically based general education core instruction. Step 2: Conduct Triannual Universal Screening of All Students’ Performance. Step 3 : Identify Student’s at Risk Step 4 : Provide Scientifically Based Small-Group Instruction Step 5: Monitor Student Progress Toward Learning Goals Step 6: Use Data-based Instructional Decision-making Step 7: Increase Intensity, Duration, and/or Frequency of Instruction Step 8: Review, Revise, or Discounting Small-group Instruction Step 9: Comprehensive Evaluation Step10: Special Education Eligibility 5/25/2011 6 Brown-Chidsey, R. & Steege, M. W. (2009). Response to Intervention: Principles and Strategies for Effective Practice. New York, NY: Guilford Press. pp. 84-113.

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1. Consensus: Mutual support among educators and administrators is needed for RTI to implemented properly (i.e. Making training available to implement RTI). It must be decided if the necessary commitment to RTI is present and ensure that RTI is embraced in its full capacity as an educational system. 5/25/2011 7 Blueprint for our school Brown-Chidsey, R. & Steege, M. W. (2009). Response to Intervention: Principles and Strategies for Effective Practice. New York, NY: Guilford Press. pp. 139.

2. Infrastructure Development: :

2. Infrastructure Development: 5/25/2011 8 Acquire necessary materials for implementation of RTI. All educators and administrators must reach an agreement on what materials are needed based on their specific needs and location. Brown-Chidsey, R. & Steege, M. W. (2009). Response to Intervention: Principles and Strategies for Effective Practice. New York, NY: Guilford Press. pp. 140

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3.ProcessImplementation: After the necessary materials and strategies have been obtained and decided, conscientious implementation is suggested. RTI implementation can result in failure if implemented without enough consensus and the proper infrastructure. 5/25/2011 9 Brown-Chidsey, R. & Steege, M. W. (2009). Response to Intervention: Principles and Strategies for Effective Practice. New York, NY: Guilford Press. pp. 144

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References Batsche, G., Elliott, J., Graden, J. L., Grimes, J., Kovaleski, J. F., Prasse, D., Reschly, D. J., Schrag, J., Tilly III, W. D.  (2005). Response to intervention: Policy considerations and implementation. National Association of State Directors of Special Education, Inc. Brown-Chidsey, R. & Steege, M. W. (2009). Response to Intervention: Principles and Strategies for Effective Practice. New York, NY: Guilford Press. Crook county School District. (2011). OrRTI-Oregon response to intervention. Retrieved from: http://www.crookcounty.k12.or.us/Departments/CurriculumandInstruction/ResponsetoInterventionR TI.aspx 5/25/2011 10