If your child has been enrolled in reading intervention support at school, the information on this page will help you learn more about the process.
It can be very discouraging for a parent to hear that their child needs extra help in reading. This information may come during a parent-teacher conference, phone call, or in the form of a letter informing you that your child will be receiving intervention services in school. Perhaps this is not the best possible situation, but the good news is that reading interventions often are very successful, and you can help at home.
Reading interventions are also known as Response to Intervention (RTI) or Scientifically Research-Based Interventions (SRBI).
Parents who want to better understand RTI can read this article by Klotz and Canter (2007) that explains the terminology, parent involvement process, and benefits of RTI. Response to Intervention (RTI): A Primer for Parents
This video by Debra Jennings and the RTI Action Network (2008) created for parents. Engaging Families in RTI is for parents who want to learn more about the RTI process, including guidance on questions to ask and what to expect. This comprehensive pamphlet A Parent’s Guide to Response to Intervention (RTI) created in collaboration with the RTI Action Network and the National Center for Learning Disabilities also provides helpful information. (Cortiella, 2011)
For students and families in Pomperaug Regional School District #15 serving Southbury and Middlebury, Connecticut, this link to the SRBI portion of the district webpage provides a visual model and FAQ regarding the SRBI process in Region 15.