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"In order to pledge success for every child using the RTI model, I would advise educators to seek building-wide commitment to the process and assemble a problem solving team dedicated to data analysis, interventions and progress monitoring..." [Read full story »]

— Katherine Griego, Principal, CO

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In regards to implementing RTI at the secondary level, how do you address the issue of universal screening?

Response from Evelyn Johnson, Ed.D.: First, it will be important to determine the outcome you are trying to predict. At the elementary school level, screening is conducted to determine who is at-risk for poor academic outcomes, especially in reading and math....[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

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

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

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

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

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