Data-Based/Data-Driven Decision Making: A process of collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information to answer a question and to guide development, implementation, and evaluation of an action. Data-based decision maki... More »

"Instead of concentrating on the "bar" that kids are supposed to be clearing, we're focusing on taking students from "where they are and moving them forward." [Read full story »]

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Should interventions in Tier 2 and Tier 3 follow the alignment of the core curriculum?

Response from Karen Wixson, Ph.D.: The general answer to this question is "yes"—Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions should be aligned with the core curriculum.  However...[read full response]

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Features of an RTI model need to be responsive to each school community, resulting in customized approaches that individual schools and districts use to institute and implement the essential components of RTI. This section of the Web site focuses on the necessary steps for developing a building-level plan for successful implementation of RTI.


Build Support

Build Support

Initiate discussions about the need for RTI and use the available resources here to secure buy-in from stakeholders before proceeding.

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Develop a Plan

Develop a Plan

RTI requires fundamental changes in practice and resource allocation. Developing a viable plan is essential: outline a timeline, develop your infrastructure, and prepare your team.

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Implement Your Plan

Implement Your Plan

Have supports in place as your school begins using data to inform, develop, and adapt instructional and intervention decisions.

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Evaluate and Refine

Evaluate and Refine

Assess the degree to which the RTI process is implemented with integrity, and identify the areas that need additional improvement.

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