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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.


RTI Poll

What is the biggest challenge for RTI in your school or district?

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Over-Identification

Refers to the over representation of students in special education programs/services that is above state and national averages; identification of more students for services through special education than the proportion of that population in the general population.

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Become a Friend of the RTI Action Network

The RTI Action Network is a program of the National Center for Learning Disabilities. FRIENDS of NCLD help support outstanding programs, including the RTI Action Network.

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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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Checklists and Forms

Checklists and Forms

Quickly access the helpful planning tools referenced throughout this site.

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