1. Response to Intervention (RTI)

2. 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.

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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

7. Differentiated instruction

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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

15. 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.

17. Comparison of Grade 4 STAR results and 2014 PAT results

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

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

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

21. http://egp. sfinstructionalresources. wikispaces
Free site that provides links to many other sites that provide enrichment activities in reading, writing, math and more.  
This site provides free math, vocabulary, phonics, grammar and writing, and reading activities. This site is designed and supported by Oxford University.

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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.
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.

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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.
This website provides reliable information and resources that will increase your understanding and enhance your practice of Differentiated Instruction.