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Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

Response to Intervention (RtI) is a multi-tiered system of support to help all learners.  The RtI process starts with high-quality instruction (Tier 1) delivered to every student. Then, using a data-based decision-making process, struggling learners or students with behavioral needs are identified and provided specific individualized support (Tier 2 and Tier 3).  

A successful RtI system contains these main components – 

  • District/ Campus RtI Team:  This team is composed of an administrator, interventionist/coaches, classroom teacher, counselor, parent, and diagnostician, LSSP, or SPED teacher, when needed.  This team meets frequently (at least once per grading period) to analyze data and make decisions for each individual student based on that data.  
  • Universal Screener:  A quick norm-referenced test that identifies those students who may be at risk in both academic and behavioral categories.  
  • Progress Monitoring:  A way to assess a student’s performance over time and to quantify a student’s rate of improvement.  Progress monitoring must represent the student’s academic development and guide instructional planning.  
  • High-Quality Instruction:  This applies to all three tiers and should be based upon valid research to prove it is successful when implemented with fidelity.  

Resources

Information and Tools

Texas Behavior Support

National Center on Intensive Intervention 

RtI Action Network

Intervention Central

Center on Response to Intervention

Research-based Interventions

Florida Center for Reading Research

Evidence for ESSA

What Works Clearinghouse

The Fuchs Research Group

Center on Instruction

Building Blocks for Teaching Adolescents with Reading Difficulties

Professional Development Opportunities

RtI Fundamentals

Participants:

New Campus Principals, Interventionist, Classroom Teachers

Brief Description: 

Understanding and implementing an effective Response to Intervention (RtI)  program will create a learning environment focused on success and achievement for all students. RtI is the practice of identifying struggling students and providing them with appropriate instruction and intervention.    Join us for an overview dedicated to increasing your understanding of RtI and the major components a productive program should include.

Time Commitment:  

  • Face to Face Training: 1 full day

 

Response to Intervention

Participants:

Campus Principals, Administrators, and District Leadership responsible for RTI Decision-Making

Brief Description:  

Striving to implement comprehensive Response to Intervention (RTI) requires education, reflection and action. Participants will explore best practices for RTI, engage in the evaluation and revision of current campus level systems, and learn to implement RTI practices with fidelity

Time Commitment:  

  • Face to Face Training (Up to 5 participants): 1 full day

  • Implementation Support & Coaching for a team of 5

    • ​4 half days of coaching​​​​

 

RtI Program Technical Assistance

Participants:  

Campus Principals, Administrators, District Leadership responsible for RTI Decision-Making, Lead Teachers, Instructional Coaches/Interventionist, RtI Team Members

Brief Description:  

Increasing student achievement is the target of this technical assistance and training.  Staff help districts build and strengthen their RtI program by providing on-site assistance in program development, intervention strategies, progress monitoring, data collection and data analysis.

Time Commitments:  

  • Implementation Support & Coaching for a team of 5

    • 4 half days of Coaching

    • 2 virtual coaching sessions

 

Region 6 is here to help any way we can.  If you have any questions or need additional support please let us know.  

Contact:
Lacie Little
llittle@esc6.net
936-435-8299