We want to ensure every child at Old Bridge Township Public Schools receives the best possible educational supports. Our Response to Intervention (RTI) program is a tiered system of support designed to provide extra help to students who may need extra help in school. The goal of the program is to ensure early intervention for our students. RTI supports are most commonly implemented to address learning challenges in reading and mathematics but is also applicable to social and emotional/behavioral needs. Initial screening assessments are administered to all students and intervention plans are developed for any student not meeting grade-level expectations. Interventions may take place within the classroom or outside of the classroom depending on the level and nature of support required. Academic support will be provided in addition to a student’s core instructional classes. For elementary students, this help will be given during guided instruction as part of their regular class schedule. For middle school students (grades 6-8), this extra class period will replace one of their related arts classes. Our teachers, interventionists, and counselors provide a variety of data-based/evidence informed interventions to ensure each student’s success. Progress is regularly monitored to guide decision-making about instruction throughout the school year. 

The Old Bridge Public School District’s RTI model uses a three-tier model:

Tier 1- Classroom teachers will use a variety of strategies within the core curriculum to address individual instructional needs within the classroom.

Tier 2- Based on assessment data, students who continue to struggle in Tier 1 will be provided additional research-based interventions inside or outside of the classroom. Interventionist teachers will monitor student progress.

Tier 3- Students who continue to struggle in Tier 2 will receive more intensive evidence-based interventions.