Intensive Interventions: Academic and/or behavioral interventions characterized by increased length, frequency, and duration of implementation for students who struggle significantly; often associated with... 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 »]

— Paul A. Jebe, Principal, CO

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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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Evaluate and Refine Implementation

EvaluateImplementation evaluation provides evidence of how well the model is being implemented and informs the professional development process. George Batsche of the University of Florida offers evaluation tools to show your team direct evidence that their decision to implement this process resulted in positive outcomes for all students. Read his article "Evaluating and Refining Implementation."

 


Additional Articles


Create Your Implementation Blueprint Stage 5: Innovation
by Susan L. Hall

There is no "RTI in a Box." Instead, it will have to be customized to fit the context of each individual school. For example, whether it is better for an interventionist to "push-in" to a classroom or for teachers to group across an entire grade level depends upon staffing, level of teacher cooperation, and even facility layout...

Create Your Implementation Blueprint Stage 6: Sustainability
by Susan L. Hall

Sustainability is critical and should be the goal during each earlier stage. The manner in which RTI is implemented in earlier stages will determine the level of sustainability. To a great extent, securing teacher buy-in is critical to the long-term sustainability of this innovation.

Moving From Good Intentions to Good Outcomes: Implementation of Educational Programs
by George Noell

Life is filled with commitments that are made in good faith. When we say we are going to exercise regularly, spend more time with our children, and save for our retirement, we typically mean it. The challenge is that life is a great deal more complicated than reasonable plans and good intentions...

 

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