What is RTI

RTI Stands for Response to Intervention

What- RTI is a way for the school system to integrate instruction with assessments and early interventions. This program is a multi-tiered model that is designed to be implemented to help identify struggling students earlier rather than later. RTI is designed to help all students.

Who- Alabama's instructional model has 3 tiers. Teachers are expected in the k- 12 range to teach the students in a way that meets the varied needs of their stuhttp://www.blogger.com/dents. This is the purpose of the tiered system. Most students can better their knowledge in the first tier. That means that that about 80% are addressed in this tier. The general education teacher is the main voice of instruction. The second tier addresses those who do not respond to tier one. This is about 15% of the students. The special education teacher may be brought in. The third tier is is an intensive form of intervening and this is done by the special education teacher to intensely address these problems the students have.

Important- It is important for the principal, general teacher, special education teacher, and central office to collaborate to ensure that the needs of the students are met.