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What is RTI?

what_is_rtiResponse to Intervention (RTI) is a multi-tiered approach to help struggling learners. Students' progress is closely monitored at each stage of intervention to determine the need for further research-based instruction and/or intervention in general education, in special education, or both. Read "What is RTI?" »


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Data-Based/Data-Driven Decision Making

A process of collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information to answer a question and to guide development, implementation, and evaluation of an action. Data-based decision making is continuous and regular, and most importantly linked to educational/socially important questions.

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Approaches to RTI

Response to intervention (RTI) has a grassroots history with beginnings in multiple research areas. Over time, general categories of RTI implementations have emerged. They are briefly described in this article with guidance on selecting the right approach for schools and districts.

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A Model for RTI in Pre-K

Approaches to RTI on the pre-K level, such as Recognition & Response, build on existing early childhood models of intervention by helping teachers and parents recognize children who show signs of learning difficulty and respond in ways that help them experience early school success.

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Myths About RTI Implementation

Bill East, Executive Director, National Association of State Directors of Special Education, debunks common myths associated with the implementation of intervention models - including myths about the use of RTI in determining student eligibility for special education and the availability of research that exists demonstrating the impact of RTI on students.

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