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ReviewsClearly outlines a process of how schools can work collaboratively toward creating schoolwide learning environments where effective RTI practices are implemented and data is used to inform instructional decisions about students., "?I loved it! We in the field are in need of this type of book.'?" -- Jill Gildea, Director of Curriculum & Instruction (05/03/2007), Perfect for practitioners who are seeking research-based ways to make the gift of reading available to all students, not just to those who are 'ready.' If you know almost nothing about RTI, this book provides a superb orientation. If you know a little about RTI, you will be an expert by the time you finish the book., SProvides a key to what RTI looks like in practice, showing how educators can use it to help students acquire and stay on course with reading skills. College-level education collections and principals need this., Reading this book is like having a personal coach guiding one through the RTI implementation process. At a time when RTI has become one of the hottest buzz words in education, this book is a user-friendly resource providing education leaders moral support and clear, practical suggestions., "As an administrator who has been trained in RTI and is in the second year of implementation, I found the book to be both interesting and informative. I have also told other administrators to keep an eye out for it." -- Jennifer Cruz, Principal "Clearly outlines a process of how schools can work collaboratively toward creating schoolwide learning environments where effective RTI practices are implemented and data is used to inform instructional decisions about students." -- Alice Hom, Principal "I loved it! We in the field are in need of this type of book." -- Jill Gildea, Director of Curriculum & Instruction "Perfect for practitioners who are seeking research-based ways to make the gift of reading available to all students, not just to those who are 'ready.' If you know almost nothing about RTI, this book provides a superb orientation. If you know a little about RTI, you will be an expert by the time you finish the book." -- From the Foreword by Elaine K. McEwan "Provides a key to what RTI looks like in practice, showing how educators can use it to help students acquire and stay on course with reading skills. College-level education collections and principals need this." -- California Bookwatch, May 2008 "Reading this book is like having a personal coach guiding one through the RTI implementation process. At a time when RTI has become one of the hottest buzz words in education, this book is a user-friendly resource providing education leaders moral support and clear, practical suggestions." -- The School Administrator, June 2008, 'eoeProvides a key to what RTI looks like in practice, showing how educators can use it to help students acquire and stay on course with reading skills. College-level education collections and principals need this.'e�, Provides a key to what RTI looks like in practice, showing how educators can use it to help students acquire and stay on course with reading skills. College-level education collections and principals need this., eoeProvides a key to what RTI looks like in practice, showing how educators can use it to help students acquire and stay on course with reading skills. College-level education collections and principals need this.e, As an administrator who has been trained in RTI and is in the second year of implementation, I found the book to be both interesting and informative. I have also told other administrators to keep an eye out for it., ""As an administrator who has been trained in RTI and is in the second year of implementation, I found the book to be both interesting and informative. I have also told other administrators to keep an eye out for it."" -- Jennifer Cruz, Principal (05/08/2007)
Table Of ContentList of Tables and FiguresForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorLincoln Elementary School: A Case Study of What RTI Looks Like in a School Evidence of Buy-In Assessment Procedures Tiers of Instruction Data-Driven Decision Making1. Why Implement RTI? What Is Response to Intervention (RTI)? Eight Core Principles of RTI Shaping the Initiative Why RTI Is More Than a Special Education Requirement History of RTI Forces Driving RTI Relationship of RTI to Other Reading Services2. Setting the Stage for RTI Motivating Change Getting Ready to Launch RTI Communication Plan Planning an RTI Initiative Big Questions: Money, Time, and Results3. Delivering Intervention Instruction Organizing for Intervention Groups Tiers of Intervention Instruction Processes for Moving Students Through the System4. Using Progress Monitoring Data The Importance of Progress Monitoring Data Determining Which Indicators to Progress Monitor Graphing Rate of Progress Decisions That Require Progress Monitoring Data Using Progress Monitoring Data at Meetings Data Charts That Are a Must for Principals5. Effective Models of Professional Development Designing an Effective Approach to Professional Development Content of the Professional Development Delivering Professional Development in Strands Differentiating the Training Throughout Implementation Dealing With Reluctant or Resistant Teachers Sharing Early Success Stories6. What the Future Holds for RTI Three-Tier Model as Descriptive, Not Prescriptive Appropriate Use of Programs Future of Special Education Curriculum in Reading Broadening of RTI Beyond Early ReadingResources: Sample Administrative RTI Data NotebookReferencesIndex
SynopsisLearn how to launch RTI successfully and improve student outcomes significantly! This principal's guide to implementing Response to Intervention (RTI) for elementary and middle school reading emphasizes the critical ro, "I loved it! We in the field are in need of this type of book." -Jill Gildea, Director of Curriculum & Instruction Libertyville School District, IL "Clearly outlines how schools can work collaboratively toward creating schoolwide learning environments where effective RTI practices are implemented and data is used to inform instructional decisions about students." -Alice Hom, Principal Yung Wing Elementary P.S. 124, New York City, NY "Even as an administrator who has been trained in RTI, I found the book to be both interesting and informative. I have told other administrators to keep an eye out for it." -Jennifer Cruz, Principal Mirage Elementary School, Glendale, AZ Learn how to launch RTI successfully and improve student outcomes significantly! As a research-based model for improving reading achievement, Response to Intervention (RTI) has demonstrated dramatic results in elementary and middle schools. This practical guide provides a clear vision of what RTI looks like in practice and illustrates how educators can use this highly effective approach to help students acquire grade-appropriate reading skills or make sure students receive the support they need through special education services. The author presents an accessible step-by-step action plan for putting the RTI process in motion, emphasizes the critical role administrators play in ensuring successful implementation in their schools, and helps school leaders: Formulate a comprehensive assessment plan that includes an assessment calendar and a data management system Design a yearlong staff development plan to train teachers in using data for making instructional decisions Use data in grade-level, teacher, and parent meetings Motivate staff for optimum success without overwhelming them This authoritative text charts a straightforward course for strengthening students' literacy skills and helping all youngsters become successful, enthusiastic readers., "I loved it! We in the field are in need of this type of book." --Jill Gildea, Director of Curriculum & InstructionLibertyville School District, IL "Clearly outlines how schools can work collaboratively toward creating schoolwide learning environments where effective RTI practices are implemented and data is used to inform instructional decisions about students." --Alice Hom, PrincipalYung Wing Elementary P.S. 124, New York City, NY "Even as an administrator who has been trained in RTI, I found the book to be both interesting and informative. I have told other administrators to keep an eye out for it." --Jennifer Cruz, PrincipalMirage Elementary School, Glendale, AZ Learn how to launch RTI successfully and improve student outcomes significantly! As a research-based model for improving reading achievement, Response to Intervention (RTI) has demonstrated dramatic results in elementary and middle schools. This practical guide provides a clear vision of what RTI looks like in practice and illustrates how educators can use this highly effective approach to help students acquire grade-appropriate reading skills or make sure students receive the support they need through special education services. The author presents an accessible step-by-step action plan for putting the RTI process in motion, emphasizes the critical role administrators play in ensuring successful implementation in their schools, and helps school leaders: Formulate a comprehensive assessment plan that includes an assessment calendar and a data management system Design a yearlong staff development plan to train teachers in using data for making instructional decisions Use data in grade-level, teacher, and parent meetings Motivate staff for optimum success without overwhelming them This authoritative text charts a straightforward course for strengthening students literacy skills and helping all youngsters become successful, enthusiastic readers., Learn how to launch RTI successfully and improve student outcomes significantly! This principals guide to implementing Response to Intervention (RTI) for elementary and middle school reading emphasizes the critical role administrators play in ensuring RTI success in their schools. The author makes recommendations for putting the RTI process in motion and helps school leaders: Formulate a comprehensive assessment plan that includes an assessment calendar and a data management system Design a yearlong staff development plan to train teachers in using data for making instructional decisions Use data in grade-level, teacher, and parent meetings Motivate staff for optimum success without overwhelming them, Learn how to launch RTI successfully and improve student outcomes significantly This principal's guide to implementing Response to Intervention (RTI) for elementary and middle school reading emphasizes the critical ro