Research is conclusive: response to intervention (RTI) is the best way to intervene when students struggle in school. Also known as a multitiered system of support (MTSS), the RTI process ensures every student receives the additional time and support needed for academic success. A companion to Best Practices at Tier 1, this guide provides secondary educators with fundamental principles, practices, and tools for implementing effective Tier 2 intervention strategies.
Your guide to implementing Tier 2 of response to intervention in secondary schools:
- Understand the challenges facing schools, and consider why educators need to change their thinking.
- Receive proven, practical strategies and tools for implementing Tier 2 instruction and interventions.
- Discover the foundational principles of effective educational practices.
- Identify the roles of teacher, leadership, and intervention teams, and understand why they are essential to the intervention system.
- Gain tips for determining student learning levels and how to move student learning forward.
- Review structures and schedules that build time in the school day to support students who need interventions.
- Utilize teacher teams and the 4 Critical Questions of the PLC at Work framework to ensure all students master essential curriculum.
Contents:
About the Authors
Introduction: Doing the Right Work
Chapter 1: Making the Case for Doing Things Differently
Chapter 2: Doing Things Like Effective Schools and Teams
Chapter 3: Getting to Targeted and Specific Interventions
Chapter 4: Using Data to Target Tier 2 Interventions
Chapter 5: Implementing Powerful Instructional Supports
Chapter 6: Building Structures to Provide Additional Support
Epilogue
References and Resources
Index