Academic RtI

What is ACADEMIC RTI?

ACADEMIC RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION (or RTI) is a preventive systems approach to improving school-wide and individual achievement through high-quality universal instruction and additional tiered supports provided in response to student needs in academic content areas. It includes collaborative teaming across general and special education. Decisions in academic RtI are based on data from validated screening and progress monitoring tools and includes all instruction systems, including core classroom instruction.

WHY ADOPT AN RTI MODEL?

Research suggests that implementation of academic RTI, especially in early literacy, can improve academic achievement for all students, including struggling learners, as well as decrease referrals and eligibility for special education services.

Through an RTI approach, schools are able to properly allocate resources for improving student outcomes via true educational need as opposed to relying on categorical labels, preventing students on who do not meet criteria for special education from “falling through the cracks.”

Implementing RTI school-wide encourages the implementation of best professional practice to provide necessary supports for students across all grade and skill levels.

WHAT DOES THE PROCESS LOOK LIKE?

Generally, RTI models utilize a three-tier system of school supports that utilize research-based academic interventions:

Tier I: High quality classroom instruction, regular screening for all students, and differentiated small group instruction.
Tier II: For students that are not making adequate progress in the regular classroom, additional intensive instruction matched to their individual needs based upon their performance and growth typically delivered via a small-group setting
Tier III: For students who are unresponsive to additional Tier II supports, individualized, intensive interventions that target the students’ skill deficits.

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