What is RTI?
Response to Intervention (RTI) is a multi-tier approach to the early identification and support of students with learning and behavior needs. The RTI process begins with high-quality instruction and universal screening of all children in the general education classroom. Struggling learners are provided with interventions at increasing levels of intensity to accelerate their rate of learning.
In the first tier of instruction, called Tier 1, all students receive high quality core instruction provided by the classroom teacher. For most students, this instruction is sufficient. However, some students will require additional support. Students that need additional support will receive targeted intervention using a research based program administered in a small group setting, 3-4 times a week. This type of support is called Tier 2. Students in Tier 2 continue to receive high-quality Tier 1 instruction. For a small percentage of students, intensive support may be required in addition to the high-quality Tier 1 instruction. These students will receive targeted intervention using research based programs either 1:1 or 1:2, 4-5 times a week. This type of intervention is called Tier 3.
When student needs are met, additional support is discontinued. If further support is needed, parents have the option of requesting a school based evaluation.
Response to Intervention (RTI) is a multi-tier approach to the early identification and support of students with learning and behavior needs. The RTI process begins with high-quality instruction and universal screening of all children in the general education classroom. Struggling learners are provided with interventions at increasing levels of intensity to accelerate their rate of learning.
In the first tier of instruction, called Tier 1, all students receive high quality core instruction provided by the classroom teacher. For most students, this instruction is sufficient. However, some students will require additional support. Students that need additional support will receive targeted intervention using a research based program administered in a small group setting, 3-4 times a week. This type of support is called Tier 2. Students in Tier 2 continue to receive high-quality Tier 1 instruction. For a small percentage of students, intensive support may be required in addition to the high-quality Tier 1 instruction. These students will receive targeted intervention using research based programs either 1:1 or 1:2, 4-5 times a week. This type of intervention is called Tier 3.
When student needs are met, additional support is discontinued. If further support is needed, parents have the option of requesting a school based evaluation.