Intervention
with Mrs. Penny
What is RTI?
What are the key components of the RTI Framework?
Another component of RTI is that the school conducts universal screenings. Universal Screenings review the performance and progress of all students through brief assessments. Universal screenings help schools identify students who may need more support or other types of instruction.
As a result of universal screenings, students may be identified as needing targeted intervention (Tier II) in addition to the high quality instruction they are receiving in Tier I. Research based interventions are used to support students in the area(s) in which they are struggling. Research based interventions are teaching strategies or methods that have been proven effective in helping children learn.
Another key component of RTI is progress monitoring. Progress monitoring is a way for teachers to take a snapshot of how children are doing on a specific skill. It shows how well the intervention is working. It includes formal and informal assessments. Progress monitoring helps determine whether an intervention is successful or needs to be changed. Parents will be notified of their child's progress.
When progress monitoring indicates that the intervention is no longer needed, the child continues to receive support from the general education curriculum (Tier I). If progress monitoring shows that a child is not responding to the intervention, another approach or intervention may be tried. If a higher level of support is needed, students may be given more intense intervention that further focuses on the supporting skills they need to be successful learners (Tier III).
How can parents support what their child is doing in school?
2. Communicate with your child's teacher.
3. Monitor and assist with homework assignments.
4. Review progress monitoring data.
5. Share your child's successes.
6. Learn more about the curriculum and interventions being used in your child's school.
7. Attend parent/teacher conferences and other school meetings about your child.