Response to Intervention Blog

Previous Information Blasts provided an in-depth look at Tier I of the RtI 3-Tier model.  This month begins an in depth examination of the components in Tier II.

For some students (5-10%), the foundational level of support provided in Tier 1 is not sufficient. These students will require supplemental interventions.  Targeted interventions with specified instructional approaches and curriculum should be implemented to develop skill mastery.  Student success is contingent on a consistent match of effective explicit instruction to student needs.  Students who continue to demonstrate learning difficulties will be discussed by a decision-making team in consideration of Tier 2 interventions and support.

Supplementary interventions are implemented in addition to core instruction.

Supplemental Interventions are:

• Implemented in addition to core instruction
• Delivered in groups of 2-4 students
• Taught in 30-60 minute time blocks, 3-5 times per week
• Progress monitored 1-3 times per week
• Provided by highly qualified teachers

When data indicate that a high percentage of students (more than 10%) are not progressing, then school-wide or group problem-solving should occur, which may include evaluating the core program to see if it should be revised or replaced.  Based upon your school’s data, are 80-90% of your students progressing?