Response to Intervention (RTI) is an educational framework used in schools to identify and help struggling students early on. With a multi-tiered approach, where students receive increasingly intensive interventions based on their individual needs. The goal is to prevent students from falling behind and to improve academic and behavioral outcomes.
Tier one is the universal, preventative intervention methods that address the needs of all learners.
Longer school year and school day with transportation.
Single or Double period Math & ELA everyday in grades 6 through 9
Data used from different programs (STAR Reader & Math, quarterly benchmark )
School-wide online resources (Accelerated math, study island, newsela, Khanacademy, problemattic)
Small and supportive school culture to promote student achievement (Leadership Speaker Series, college trips, community service, grade update with SIS, kiosks, Honor Roll Ceremonies)
Tier Two Interventions:
Tier two is the evidence-based, targeted interventions of moderate intensity that address the learning or behavioral challenges of most at-risk students.
Tutoring sessions
Saturday school
Pull-out specials
Summer school
Meeting with principle or counselor for updates on behavior
Tier Three Interventions:
Tier three is the individualized interventions with increased intensity for students who show minimal response to tier two interventions.
Special Ed. teacher
Small ESL classes with option to push in
Home visits
Community support
School RTI Committee (Guidance, grade chair, admin) meeting with at-risk students and their parents to create individualized support plan.