Review of Basics of RtI

Job Embedded Training

April 11, 2012

Carol Muzny, Instructional Coach

I can define the essence of RtI in just four words.

I can identify non-negotiable components of an effective RtI program.

You’ve seen this before

Quotes from Pat Quinn, the RTI Guy

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The purpose of RtI is NOT special education placement,

it is student achievement!

I ntervention A lways I nvolves I nstruction

Intervention Always

Involves Instruction

Measuring the Pig will not Make it Fatter

Feeding the Pig Will! Feeding the Pig Will

SHOW ME THE

GRAPH!

"Can you show me a graph that shows that the student is not learning in your classroom?"

The fastest way to increase learning at your school is to improve full class instruction.

The least expensive way to increase learning at your school is to improve full class instruction.

The change that will affect the most number of students at your school is to improve full class instruction.

Provide differentiated instruction in core curriculum (Tier I)

Administer universal screening (MAP) 3 times per year.

Monitor fidelity of implementation Implement research-based, multi-tiered intervention/instruction in reading, math, and behavior.

Non-negotiables for RtI in KCSD

Administer on-going assessment to monitor student progress at least weekly

Meet bi-weekly in collaborative teams, use a problem-solving approach to make data-based decisions, and communicate the plan to appropriate personnel.

Non-negotiables for RtI in KCSD

What are we currently doing at Taylor Mill that is effective?

What does Taylor Mill need to have an effective RtI program?

We need to stop looking at adult issues of why we can’t do RtI…

We need to start looking at student issues of why we HAVE to!

Tracy Mann, 2012

A final thought: