RtI Reading
Explore resources related to Response to Intervention (RtI) in elementary reading. 
- View a visual diagram of all five practices
- Watch a topic overview and download planning templates
- Listen to an expert
Explore the subtopics below to learn more about the recommended practices:
To learn more about the research underlying these practices, view the IES Practice Guide, Assisting Students Struggling With Reading: Response to Intervention (RtI) and Multi-Tier Intervention in the Primary Grades.
Response to Intervention: Framework in Reading
RtI Reading > Implementation > Overview & Tools
Watch this brief overview to learn how Response to Intervention (RtI) systems are designed to identify students potentially at risk in reading and then provide them with the support they need to...
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Overview
Systematic Teaching in Tiers 2 and 3
RtI Reading > Systematic Skill Instruction > Overview & Tools
This multimedia overview introduces the key elements of systematic instruction, describes explicit strategies teachers can use to help students master critical reading skills, and explains the...
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Overview
Response to Intervention in Primary Grade Reading
RtI Reading > Overview & Tools
This multimedia overview explains why states and districts are turning to Response to Intervention (RtI) systems described, including the three instructional tiers and components that are common to...
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Overview
Using Data to Differentiate Instruction
RtI Reading > Monitoring & Differentiation > Overview & Tools
This multimedia overview explains the importance of progress monitoring as a tool to guide differentiated instruction. It shows how data from reading proficiency assessments can be used to adapt...
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Overview
Universal Screening for All Students
RtI Reading > Universal Screening > Overview & Tools
This multimedia overview explains the value of universal screening, describes the recommended components of an effective screening system, and provides information on establishing benchmarks and...
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Overview
Thinkaloud Examples in Comprehension and Phonics
RtI Reading > Systematic Skill Instruction > See How It Works
Dr. Joseph Dimino explains how the thinkaloud strategy can be used during instruction. He demonstrates a comprehension thinkaloud using text and pictorial clues and a phonics thinkaloud using a...
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Expert Interview
Setting the Stage for RtI Implementation
RtI Reading > Implementation > See How It Works
Joy Eichelberger, Pennsylvania's RtI State Lead and Director of Intervention Services for regional provider PaTTAN, describes the state's RtI rollout strategy. She shares lessons learned from pilot...
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Expert Interview
Issues, Challenges, Lessons
RtI Math > Overview & Tools, RtI Reading > Overview & Tools
Dr. Gersten and Dr. Vaughn discuss some issues and challenges that have arisen as states and districts implement Response to Intervention (RtI) systems, including changes in staff roles and...
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Expert Interview
Intensive Tier 3 Instruction
RtI Reading > Systematic Skill Instruction > Learn What Works
In this expert interview, Dr. Dimino describes intensive Tier 3 interventions and discusses the importance of considering how to group students, pace lessons, and provide error correction and...
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Expert Interview
Implementing Reading Interventions
RtI Reading > Implementation > Learn What Works
Dr. Linan-Thompson describes the components of effective interventions and how English learners can benefit from additional teaching. She describes reading interventions that are typically Tier 2...
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Expert Interview
Screening All Students
RtI Reading > Universal Screening > Learn What Works
In this interview, Dr. Donald Compton explains the purpose of universal screening, describes how it fits into a multi-tiered intervention system, and discusses using screening to identify students...
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Expert Interview
Tier 2 Instructional Programs
RtI Reading > Systematic Skill Instruction > Learn What Works
Dr. Joeseph Dimino discusses the content, instructional focus, and structure of Tier 2 interventions. He presents the foundational reading skills appropriate at each grade level, describes explicit...
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Expert Interview
