Response To Intervention
The Role of Response-to-Intervention in Special Education
Chris Buckley
American International College
Abstract
This paper details the process of response-to-intervention (RTI) and its role in special education. The paper describes the four key components of - high-quality classroom instruction, ongoing student assessment, tiered instruction, and family involvement – and how they impact the identification of special education students. Also examined is how the structure of RTI can reduce the number of referrals for special education and limit the disproportionate representation of minorities who are placed in special education programs.
The Role of Response-to-Intervention in Special Education
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Instruction should be scientifically based, using the latest research and methods that have been proven to be effective in the classroom. Instruction should be differentiated for the diverse learners in the classroom. The intensity of the work should meet the needs of the specific learner and be evidenced based (PBIS site). Higher level thinkers are tasked with the more difficult, less directed assignments, while the other students in the classroom work on assignments that are tailored to their ability levels. Students who fail to make adequate progress are put on interventions to supplement their education and improve their performance. Having highly qualified teachers in the classroom is an integral part of ensuring high quality instruction. Most states have rigorous procedures in place to guarantee that the educators in the state are erudite in the content they teach and the pedagogical approaches used in the classroom. Students are routinely assessed as a means of monitoring progress. This progress monitoring provides information about a student’s level of achievement as well as the rate at which they are learning (RTI network). Data analysis is then performed to identify students who need to be more closely monitored. If necessary, students are then selected for appropriate interventions to assist with their …show more content…
Three distinct elements make up tier 1 - a scientifically based core curriculum, screening and assessing of students at least three times per year, and professional development for teachers to ensure quality classroom instruction (Hughes). Approximately 80% of the student population falls into the category of tier 1 (special education guide). These students will be screened throughout the year in order to identify students who need additional instruction (RTI network). Methods used for screening are curriculum (or district) based measures and formative assessments (shenet). If a student is not performing up to the expected standards, that student is deemed to be “at risk” and he or she will be given additional instructional support during the school day for a period of no more than 8 weeks (RTI network). Students who show adequate progress during the 8 week intervention return to regular tier 1 instruction, while those students who continue to struggle are moved to tier 2 of the RTI
Chris Buckley
American International College
Abstract
This paper details the process of response-to-intervention (RTI) and its role in special education. The paper describes the four key components of - high-quality classroom instruction, ongoing student assessment, tiered instruction, and family involvement – and how they impact the identification of special education students. Also examined is how the structure of RTI can reduce the number of referrals for special education and limit the disproportionate representation of minorities who are placed in special education programs.
The Role of Response-to-Intervention in Special Education
School …show more content…
Instruction should be scientifically based, using the latest research and methods that have been proven to be effective in the classroom. Instruction should be differentiated for the diverse learners in the classroom. The intensity of the work should meet the needs of the specific learner and be evidenced based (PBIS site). Higher level thinkers are tasked with the more difficult, less directed assignments, while the other students in the classroom work on assignments that are tailored to their ability levels. Students who fail to make adequate progress are put on interventions to supplement their education and improve their performance. Having highly qualified teachers in the classroom is an integral part of ensuring high quality instruction. Most states have rigorous procedures in place to guarantee that the educators in the state are erudite in the content they teach and the pedagogical approaches used in the classroom. Students are routinely assessed as a means of monitoring progress. This progress monitoring provides information about a student’s level of achievement as well as the rate at which they are learning (RTI network). Data analysis is then performed to identify students who need to be more closely monitored. If necessary, students are then selected for appropriate interventions to assist with their …show more content…
Three distinct elements make up tier 1 - a scientifically based core curriculum, screening and assessing of students at least three times per year, and professional development for teachers to ensure quality classroom instruction (Hughes). Approximately 80% of the student population falls into the category of tier 1 (special education guide). These students will be screened throughout the year in order to identify students who need additional instruction (RTI network). Methods used for screening are curriculum (or district) based measures and formative assessments (shenet). If a student is not performing up to the expected standards, that student is deemed to be “at risk” and he or she will be given additional instructional support during the school day for a period of no more than 8 weeks (RTI network). Students who show adequate progress during the 8 week intervention return to regular tier 1 instruction, while those students who continue to struggle are moved to tier 2 of the RTI