The Behavior Supports section discusses how to maximize student learning and the impact of effective interventions by preventing the development and lessening the intensity of problem behaviors. The introductory article by George Sugai of the University of Connecticut examines social behavior supports within the RTI framework as a way to improve academic and social behavior outcomes for struggling students. Read "School-wide Positive Behavior Support and Response to Intervention." »
Process of designing instruction that is accessible by all students; UDL includes multiple means of representation, multiple means of expression, and multiple means of engagement; the focus in creation of UDL curricula is on technology and materials.
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Integrating Academic and Behavior Supports Within an RtI Framework
This series of articles provides a framework for the integration of academic and behavior supports for each tier of intervention in a Response to Intervention (RtI) model.
Part 1: General Overview
This first article in the series includes a rationale for combined academic and behavior supports..
This third article provides a description of supports for groups of students who do not respond to the core curriculum based on the nature of their needs.
The fourth and final article includes an overview of how to identify strategies for intervention and how to establish progress monitoring for students with the most intensive needs.