Introduction
Response to Intervention (RTI) is a multi-tier approach to the early identification and support of students with learning and behavior needs.
Process
RTI is divided into 3 tiers.
Tier 1 is the core education program and is designed to meet the needs of the majority of the school population. There are 3 critical elements in Tier 1: an effective core academic program, testing of students at least 3 times a year to meet their instructional needs, and differentiated instruction to match students’ needs.
Differentiation should take place within the framework of the literacy block implemented by the school district. Teachers use assessments that are included in the core curriculum along with anecdotal records, observations, and teacher created monitoring systems for data collection.