RtI Reading
Explore resources related to Response to Intervention (RtI) in elementary reading. 
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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.
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
Planning a Data Day
RtI Reading > Implementation > Overview & Tools
RtI school and district leadership teams can use this tool to discuss whether or not a “data day” is appropriate for their situation or use the questions to plan a data review process more suited...
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Tool
School Self-Assessment: Implementing RtI Components
RtI Reading > Implementation > Overview & Tools
This self-assessment tool can be used by principals at schools that are already implementing RtI to refine and improve schoolwide practices. Principals should work with reading and special...
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Tool
Learning Together About Implementing Response to Intervention in Reading
RtI Reading > Implementation > Overview & Tools
This blueprint for a professional development activity is designed to engage K-2 teachers in discussions of common issues that arise in planning and implementing a Response to Intervention...
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Tool
RtI Parent Guides
RtI Reading > Implementation > See How It Works
Materials from two states are included in this resource. Pennsylvania schools provide parents with a guide that describes the RtI framework and components. Oregon schools provide a parent brochure...
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Sample Material
RtI Comprehensive Evaluation Tool
RtI Reading > Implementation > See How It Works
Colorado schools use this tool to evaluate RtI components that are already in place and to identify continuing needs in key RtI areas such as leadership, curriculum and instruction, problem solving...
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Sample Material
Progress Monitoring Training Plan
RtI Reading > Implementation > See How It Works
This training plan was included in a presentation on Pennsylvania's statewide progress monitoring initiative. It shows a plan for training staff on the principles of progress monitoring and a...
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Sample Material
Professional Development Continuum
RtI Reading > Implementation > See How It Works
This professional development tool from Colorado shows a training continuum for RtI components starting at a beginning level and proceeding through an advanced level for administrators and staff....
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Sample Material
Funding Considerations for Implementing RtI
RtI Reading > Implementation > See How It Works
RtI funding is available from a variety of existing resources. This guide from the Pennsylvania Department of Education provides a short description of potential funding sources and the RtI...
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Sample Material
Scaling-Up Instruction and Technical Assistance Briefs
RtI Reading > Implementation > See How It Works
The State Implementation of Scaling-Up Evidence-Based Practices (SISEP) Center briefs help build state capacity for scaling up education practices. The first provides a framework for state...
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Sample Material
Powerful RtI Training Experiences
RtI Reading > Implementation > See How It Works
Wendy Robinson coordinates Heartland AEA's Instructional Decision Making project. She describes training experiences that are effective for communication, allocating intervention resources, and...
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School Example
RtI Implementation Self Report
RtI Reading > Implementation > See How It Works
This form gives Pennsylvania schools a structure for reporting the status of RtI implementation across ten effectiveness indicators. Indicators represent key areas of the state's RtI framework. In...
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Sample Material
