Response to Intervention (RTI)

RTI Response to intervention (RTI) is “the practice of providing high-quality instruction and interventions matched to student need, monitoring progress frequently to make decisions about changes in instruction or goals, and applying response data to important educational decisions.” (Batsche et al., 2005) It is a framework for systematically determining how well instruction is working and making adjustments to accelerate learning for all.

RTI Principles Quality instruction in general education (Tier 1) Universal classroom screening (Tier 1) to identify students in need of additional support Collaborative and team-based approach Continuum of supports matched to individual student need Frequent progress-monitoring to determine effectiveness

What is the goal of RTI? The tiers within RTI represent actions, not classifications, and students may move between the tiers throughout the year, in both directions, as indicated by assessment data. The point of RTI is not to identify where students are in a standard normal distribution curve. Instead, the point of RTI is to move the curve and accelerate learning for all students.

Tiers of Support Differentiated instruction Tier 1 (80-90% of students) Preventive and proactive High quality classroom instruction/general education Tier 2 (5-10% of students) Students with difficulty in the core curriculum are provided with increasingly intensive instruction based on areas of difficulty Tier 3 (1-5% of students) High intensity/individualized intervention focused on specific need Across all tiers: Frequently monitoring student progress Can move up and down tiers based on response to intervention

Differentiated instruction

Problem-solving Model (Batsche et al., 2005) Plan Evaluation Plan Implementation Problem Analysis Problem Identification

Problem Identification What is the problem? Target skill is identified What is the current level of performance (baseline) Interviews (parent, teacher, student) Observation Student file review Assessment Plan Evaluation Plan Implementation Problem Analysis Problem Identification

Problem Identification Problem Analysis Why is problem happening? • In-depth analysis of skill deficit Level-B academic measures, skill-based tests etc • Determine what to target for intervention Plan Evaluation Plan Implementation Problem Analysis Problem Identification

Problem Identification Plan Implementation Desired outcome of intervention Select intervention Create goal and plan Implement interventions as they were intended (fidelity) Plan Evaluation Plan Implementation Problem Analysis Problem Identification

Problem Identification Plan Evaluation Is it working? • Ongoing evaluation/progress monitoring  how to know if plan is working • If the student is not making progress –> adapt intervention • If student has mastered skill  focus on next skill Plan Evaluation Plan Implementation Problem Analysis Problem Identification

Three students have a questionable score Three students have a questionable score. This was identified immediately after administering the STAR assessment. Teachers would use their professional judgement to determine whether a STAR test should be re-administered to give more accurate data.

Comparison of Grade 4 STAR results and 2014 PAT results

Assessment Tools STAR Reading STAR Math Fountas & Pinnell Level B Assessments Ed. Psych

Intervention Tools Mathletics Guided Math Accelerated Reader Guided Reading School resources Web based resources

Sites http://Freereading.net An open-source, free reading intervention program for grades K-3 www.readingrockets.org Offers strategies, lessons,activities and ideas designed to help young children learn to read.

http://egp. sfinstructionalresources. wikispaces http://egp.sfinstructionalresources.wikispaces.net/Classroom+Resources Free site that provides links to many other sites that provide enrichment activities in reading, writing, math and more.   http://www.sadlier-oxford.com/math/mc_enrichment.cfm?grade=2& This site provides free math, vocabulary, phonics, grammar and writing, and reading activities. This site is designed and supported by Oxford University.

http://www.education.com Each month you can access a limited number of free printable worksheets, and games as well as activities, reading articles, science projects, and more. Additional resources require a subscription or fee.   http://ca.ixl.com/math/grade-2 This site has hundreds of free on-line math activities that align with provincial curriculum. It also has a curriculum reporting option that can track student progress. This part of the program requires an annual membership of $79. for families. Teachers need to request a quote.

http://www.epals.com/#!/info/about/ Provides children’s stories, games and digital media. Teachers use the free ePals Global Classroom to create real world, culturally- enriching learning experiences. Parents can access children’s’ stories, poems, games and other digital media created by award-winning authors and illustrators. Children can connect with one another; share and read their favorite books; write and publish their own stories; play fun and educative games; and create their own art. Partners of ePals include the Smithsonian, McGraw-Hill, National Geographic and NeuPals.   8. http://differentiationcentral.com This website provides reliable information and resources that will increase your understanding and enhance your practice of Differentiated Instruction.