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"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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Pre-K Resources

Pre-K ResourcesSome elements of the RTI model (e.g., a problem-solving process to solve practical dilemmas; an intervention hierarchy or teaching pyramid to address children’s social-emotional development) already exist in the early childhood field.  Learn how RTI at the pre-K level builds on these elements to address the needs of young children who show signs that they may not be learning in an expected manner.

  

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RTI Overview

Approaches to RTI »
Field Studies of RTI Programs »
Making Decisions About Adequate Progress in Tier 2 »
Model for RTI in Pre-K: Recognition and Response »
Myths About Response to Intervention Implementation »
Progress Monitoring Within a Response-to-Intervention Model »
Response to Intervention in Reading for English Language Learners »
Response to Intervention: A Research Review »
RTI in Pre-Kindergarten »
School-Wide Positive Behavior Support and Response to Intervention »
Schools, Families, and Response to Intervention »
Selecting a Scientifically Based Core Curriculum for Tier 1 »
Universal Screening Within a Response-to-Intervention Model »
What is RTI? »
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Create Your RTI Plan

Approaches to RTI »
Field Studies of RTI Programs »
Making Decisions About Adequate Progress in Tier 2 »
Model for RTI in Pre-K: Recognition and Response »
Myths About Response to Intervention Implementation »
Progress Monitoring Within a Response-to-Intervention Model »
Response to Intervention in Reading for English Language Learners »
Response to Intervention: A Research Review »
RTI in Pre-Kindergarten »
School-Wide Positive Behavior Support and Response to Intervention »
Schools, Families, and Response to Intervention »
Selecting a Scientifically Based Core Curriculum for Tier 1 »
Universal Screening Within a Response-to-Intervention Model »
What is RTI? »
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Recognition and Response Model

Recognition & Response Home Page » 
Introduction to Recognition & Response » 
Recognition & Response in Action » 
Making Recognition & Response Work in Your Program »
Recognition and Response Collaborating Partners »
Recognition and Response Readings and Resources » Top of Page

Tiered Instruction/Intervention

Classroom Reading Instruction That Supports Struggling Readers-Key Components for Effective Teaching »
Individualized Support for Young Children who are Struggling to Learn »
Tiered Instruction and Intervention in a Response-to-Intervention Model »
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Screening and Data-based Decision Making

Screening for Reading Problems in an RTI Framework »
Screening for Reading Problems in Preschool and Kindergarten: An Overview of Select Measures »
Universal Screening for Reading Problems: Why and How Should We Do This »
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Engaging Families

A Parent Leader’s Perspective on Response to Intervention »
Engaging Families in Early Childhood Education »
Working With Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families »
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Cultural and Linguisting Diversity

Response to Intervention in Reading for English Language Learners »
RTI and the Disproportionate Representation of Diverse Students in Special Education »
Working With Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families »
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Social Development

School-Wide Positive Behavior Support and Response to Intervention »
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Literacy

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Mathematics

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RTI Talks

Response to Intervention and IDEA - LD Identification in the RTI Instruction Model »
Reading and Response to Intervention (RTI): How Students Benefit from Multi-Tiered Instruction and Intervention » Top of Page
Podcasts

David Allsopp, RTI and Improved Math Achievement »
David Prasse: What Teachers Need to Know About RTI »
David Prasse:The Role of Institutes of Higher Education in Preparing Teachers for RTI »
Don Deshler, Conditions that Support Effective Implementation of RTI »
George Batsche: Advice for School Districts Beginning to Implement RTI »
Judy Elliott, What is RTI »
Response to Intervention: Helping All Students Succeed »
Virtual Visit: Boulevard Elementary School--Gloversville, NY »
Virtual Visit: Tigard High School--Portland, OR »
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