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How RTI Works in Secondary Schools

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Evelyn S Johnson, Lori Smith, Monica L Harris

  • How RTI Works in Secondary Schools
  • How RTI Works in Secondary Schools
    This comprehensive, research-based book provides secondary school administrators with the information, resources, and guidance necessary to use RTI for the benefit of struggling adolescent learners.

168 pages
2009
ISBN: 9781412971003

Practical solutions for implementing RTI and improving student outcomes in Grades 6–12!

Implementing Response to Intervention (RTI) in Grades 6–12 offers many unique challenges, but this comprehensive, research-based book provides secondary school administrators with the information, resources, and guidance necessary to use RTI for the benefit of struggling adolescent learners.

Drawing on the latest research, the authors identify the current best practices for key components of RTI and demonstrate how school teams can work together to implement an assessment- and data-driven decision-making process for educators. Describing how all these elements can work together under the RTI framework, this book provides:

  • Specific guidance on building leadership capacity to make RTI implementation a success
  • Case studies that illustrate real middle and high school RTI models
  • Instructional strategies for tiers one, two, and three
  • Forms, checklists, and lists of Web and print resources

With this valuable resource, secondary school leaders can avoid potential missteps when implementing RTI and make dramatic improvements in outcomes for adolescent learners!

Table of Contents

Foreword

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

  1. What Is RTI?
    • Purpose of RTI at the Secondary Level
    • How RTI Works
    • How RTI Fits With Other Education Initiatives
    • Purpose of This Book
    • How This Book is Organized
    • Summary
  2. Implementation and Continuous Improvement
    • Overview
    • What are the Desired Outcomes?
    • How is RTI Expected to Lead to These Outcomes?
    • What Must Happen If RTI is to Work as Expected?
    • What Data Can be Used to Inform Implementation Efforts?
    • How Do We Develop a System for Analyzing and Evaluating Data?
    • What Systems are Needed for continuous Improvement of the RTI Process?
    • Summary
  3. Leadership Perspectives on RTI
    • Overview
    • What is My Role as Building Leader to Implement RTI?
    • How Do I Start the Process of Implementation?
    • What Will the Professional Development Needs Be?
    • RTI Focuses on Academics: What About Behavior?
    • What if We Identify too Many Kids in Need of Intervention?
    • What Resources Will I Need to Provide?
    • What If I Don't Get Things Right the First Time?
    • RTI Implementation in Practice
    • Summary
  4. Universal Screening
    • Definition: What is Universal Screening?
    • Why is Accuracy Important?
    • Purpose of Screening at the Secondary Level
    • What Data Should Be Collected?
    • Implementation
    • Leader Tasks
    • Universal Screening in Practice
    • Summary
  5. Tier 1 Instruction
    • Definition: What is Tier 1 Instruction?
    • Purpose of Tier 1 at the Secondary Level
    • Implementation
    • Tier 1 in Practice: Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School
    • Leader Tasks
    • Summary
  6. Tier 2 and 3 Intervention
    • Definition: What is Tier 2 and Tier 3 Intervention?
    • Purpose of Tiers 2 and 3 at the Secondary Level
    • Implementation
    • Tier 2 in Practice: Mattawan High School
    • Tier 3 Implementation
    • Leader Tasks
    • Summary
  7. Progress Monitoring
    • Definition: What is Progress Monitoring?
    • Purpose of Progress Monitoring at the Secondary Level
    • Implementation
    • Leader Tasks
    • Summary
  8. Conclusion
    • How is RTI Expected to Lead to Improved Student Learning?
    • What is the Role of Leadership for Ensuring Successful RTI Implementation?
    • Why We are Optimistic About the Future of RTI: Two Case Stories
    • Summary

Appendix: RTI Implementation Checklist

  • Resources
  • References
  • Index

"To successfully implement an RTI framework in schools, practitioners need very practical, hands-on guidelines and tools for making this new model of school improvement work. The complexity of this task is magnified greatly in secondary schools. This book will be a treasure for educators who want to make dramatic improvements in outcomes for adolescents – especially those who struggle in learning. It not only provides a solid foundation for guiding school improvement, but it details an array of very practical tools that can be used to implement tiered instructional options in middle and high school settings. This book will become a 'go-to resource' for teachers and administrators in middle and high school settings."
- Donald D Deshler, Williamson Family Distinguished Professor of Special Education Director, Center for Research on Learning, University of Kansas

"This book not only helps principals understand what RTI is and why we need this in our schools, it serves as a valuable resource to guide us with implementation."
- Ryan Pfahler, Middle School Principal, Coopersville Area Public Schools, MI

"Offers all people involved in the RTI process a detailed guide of how to proactively implement RTI. The real-world examples, visuals, and lists of resources are extremely helpful when attempting to turn words into actions and determining how exactly to coordinate such a big undertaking!"
- Kimberly Kysar, Speech Language Pathologist and RTI Coordinator

"This book is a must-read for schools wishing to begin or expand RTI to the secondary levels. From research-based screenings to evidence-based interventions, the authors address the challenges specific to secondary schools and provide concise, realistic options."
- Nicole Power, RTI Coordinator and Speech Language Pathologist

"Administrators and teachers who are concerned about making sure that each student in their program is successful will want to read this book over and over. It is a very straightforward explanation of a complex topic that is very important to making education what we want it to be for our country, our communities, and our children. This one is a keeper!"
- Frederick Brigham, Associate Professor of Special Education