How can schools effectively implement response to intervention (RTI) strategies?

Implementing response to intervention (RTI) strategies effectively involves establishing a tiered system of support. This tiered framework allows educators to provide differentiated levels of interventions based on the varying needs of students. In this system, students move through the tiers according to their response to interventions.

At the first tier, all students receive high-quality instruction in the general classroom. If students require additional support, they are then provided tiered interventions that are more targeted and intensive. This approach ensures that the educational needs of each student are addressed appropriately and allows for ongoing assessment and data collection to inform instruction. Ultimately, it is designed to promote student success and minimize the risk of academic failure through responsive and individualized support systems.