Week 4 Assignment 1

Response to Intervention (RTI) is a multi-tier approach to the early identification and support of students with learning and behavior needs. RTI extends student opportunity for learning and catching up to other classmates.  In Tier 1, all students participate in effective differentiated instruction delivered by a general education teacher. Tier 1 uses evidence based core curriculum instruction that meets the learning needs of 80-85% of all students. Tier 2 instruction does not replace tier 1 core curriculum; it is used as a supplement and builds upon Tier 1. Instruction is more systematic and designed to catch up students in areas of difficulty. Instruction is delivered to small groups in the general ED classroom and is usually offered to 15% of the students that didn’t respond to Tier 1 instruction. Tier 3 instruction is supplemented for Tier 1 & 2. This is offered to about 5% of students and uses intensive evidence based instruction provided individually or in very small groups. The opportunity for direct instruction is extended and sometimes delivered by a specialist or special education teacher. The role of collaboration is to make sure every child’s needs are met. If intervention is handled in Tier 2 & 3 and parents are involved in team meetings, there may be no need for special education beyond Tier 3. Everyone is included in the instruction of literacy down to the custodian.