Response to Intervention: Principles and Strategies for Effective Practice

This bestselling work provides practitioners with a complete guide to implementing response to intervention (RTI) in schools. The authors are leading experts who explain the main components of RTI; high-quality instruction, frequent assessment, and data-based decision making; and show how to use it to foster positive academic and behavioural outcomes for all students. Implementation procedures are described in step-by-step detail.

In a large-size format with lay-flat binding to facilitate photocopying, the book includes reproducible planning and implementation worksheets. Book purchasers can download an accompanying PowerPoint presentation for use in RTI training.

New to this Edition

• Includes extensive new research that reflects the increasing adoption of RTI nation-wide.
• Expanded to include behavioural interventions.
• Chapter on effective instructional practices for general education.
• Chapter on implementation at the whole-school and district levels.
• Chapter featuring multiple intervention case studies.

This title is part of the Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by Kenneth W. Merrell. It will be useful to school psychologists, K-12 school administrators, special educators, and classroom teachers; graduate students and researchers in these fields.

Table of Contents

10. Case Examples of RTI in Action: Experimental Analysis of Effective Instruction

11. RTI Reports: Formal Evidence of Student Progress

12. Frequently Asked Questions: Some Answers about RTI

"One of the most comprehensive and current RTI resources available. What is special about this book is that it goes far beyond where other resources typically leave off. The authors do an excellent job of balancing research, theory, and illustrations and formats that will help implementers apply the concepts in their schools. They describe the key components of implementing RTI, including applications for diverse student populations. The book is written in an especially approachable, almost conversational style that will be consumable by a wide variety of professionals. It is a great resource for professionals beginning their RTI journey as well as those who have been implementing the approach for some time."
- W. David Tilley III, PhD, Director, Innovation and Accountability, Heartland Area Education Agency, Johnston, Iowa

"Given the widespread implementation of RTI around the country, it is critical for school psychologists, administrators, and other educational practitioners to have a firm grasp of its essential components. Why should we implement RTI? What should we do? How should we do it? Brown-Chidsey and Steege provide step-by-step guidance for building an RTI service delivery model, as well as practical examples and resources. This accessible book is a 'must' for professional development with school psychologists and school- and district-based leadership teams. The inclusion of systems-level guidance in the second edition addresses an essential aspect of implementation."
- Jennifer Knutson, PhD, school psychologist and RTI consultant, Anchorage School District, Alaska