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Implementing 'Response to Intervention': A Guide for Schools
 
Workshop Description
The 'Response to Intervention' (RTI) model has been widely adopted by schools across the nation as a proactive way to respond to students with academic or behavioral concerns. In the RTI model, a student in general education tnat begins to experience difficulties is given one or more evidence-based interventions. If the student fails to make expected progress despite several intervention attempts, that student can be considered to be a ‘non-responder’ to intervention. This workshop provides participants with an overview of RTI and an explanation of how this framework can better support students with academic or behavioral challenges.
 
 
The workshop also includes short tutorials on four essential components of RTI, including Tier 1 (classroom) interventions; the creation of effective RTI Problem-Solving Teams; use of Curriculum-Based Measurement and other screening and monitoring tools; and ideas for putting together scientifically based academic and behavioral intervention plans. Participants review free RTI resources available on the Internet and learn about the key initial steps that a school or district should follow to implement RTI successfully.
 
Workshop Outcomes
As a result of attending this workshop, participants will be able to:
 
  • articulate how the RTI model provides proactive support to struggling general-education students.
  • be knowledgeable about key components of RTI – to include 1. staff understanding and support for RTI, 2. RTI Problem-Solving Teams, 3. Intervention Planning, and 4. Benchmarking/Progress-Monitoring Methods
  • outline the initial steps necessary to implement RTI successfully in a school.
  • access free Internet resources to support RTI.

 

NOTE: If you are interested in scheduling this workshop for your school district or organization, email Jim Wright at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Type ‘Information Request’ in the subject line and include the title of this workshop in your message.