Standard Protocol Intervention: Use of same empirically validated intervention for all students with similar academic or behavioral needs; facilitates quality control. More »

"Integrating RTI into your classrooms is not a quick fix. An open mind and a lot of patience are essential, as it often requires a paradigm shift for educators." [Read full story »]

— Mary Anne Lesiak, Director of Education, AppleTree Institute for Education Innovation, DC

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When implementing RTI, is there a recommended ratio of students to teachers at different tiers of intervention?

Response from Amanda VanDerHeyden, Ph.D.: The feature that distinguishes one tier of intervention from another is intensity. Tier 1 intervention is typical instruction to which all students in the class are exposed...[read full response]

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RTI holds the promise of ensuring that all children have access to high quality instruction, and that struggling learners – including those with learning disabilities – are identified, supported, and served early and effectively.


What is RTI

What is RTI?

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Why Support RTI Model

Why Adopt an RTI Model?

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Research Support for RTI

RTI Impact

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LD Identification

LD Identification

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Diversity and Disproportionality

Diversity and Disproportionality

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Behavior Supports

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RTI in Pre-Kindergarten

RTI in Pre-Kindergarten

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