RTI

RTI is response intervention for students struggling with reading in the classroom. RTI implementation works like this. The whole class receives literacy instruction. The teacher monitors the students carefully and anyone who seems to be falling behind are given additional help and instruction. Students in this category who do not seem to be improving are evaluated to identify their difficulties and are then given specific instruction that is best suited to them. These students receive individual instruction from special ed teachers and professionals.

This intervention system is great because struggling students are given very exact and specific instruction. Additionally, they receive extra help within the classroom which is often easier and less embarrassing for students.

RTI seems to require so much time, energy and focus from the teacher. I wonder how teachers can implement it in the classroom…. Perhaps a special teacher aid could come in every day for a set amount of time to specifically help the teacher with this.