 | Universal ScreeningScreening is conducted to identify or predict students who may be at risk for poor learning outcomes. Universal screening tests are typically brief, conducted with all students at a grade level, and followed by additional testing or short-term progress monitoring to corroborate students’ risk status. In screening, attention should focus on fidelity of implementation and selection of evidence based tools, with consideration for cultural and linguistic responsiveness and recognition of student strengths. |
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Implementation Tools
(See all Implementation Tools Products)Iowa’s Application of Rubrics to Evaluate Screening and Progress Tools (54:43)
In this month’s webinar, Dr. John Hosp, Associate Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Iowa and member of NCRTI technical review committee for screening tools, shares rubrics for evaluating screening and progress tools and describes the process used by the Iowa Department of Education to apply these rubrics in detail.
Note: Some of the stills in the webinar video may be difficult to read. The full PPT is attached here so that those slides can be followed along as the audio of the webinar is playing.
Webinars
(See all Webinars Products)RTI and Universal Screening: Establishing District Benchmarks (01:03:10)
Watch the recording and view the presentation slides (see below) that were presented by Dr. Heistad. At this webinar, universal screening measures, their use, and how to establish district benchmarks were described. Real-life examples and resources from schools using universal screening measures were also presented.
Iowa’s Application of Rubrics to Evaluate Screening and Progress Tools (54:43)
In this month’s webinar, Dr. John Hosp, Associate Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Iowa and member of NCRTI technical review committee for screening tools, shares rubrics for evaluating screening and progress tools and describes the process used by the Iowa Department of Education to apply these rubrics in detail.
Note: Some of the stills in the webinar video may be difficult to read. The full PPT is attached here so that those slides can be followed along as the audio of the webinar is playing.
RTI Integrity Framework: A Tool for Monitoring and Evaluating RTI Implementation (27:21)
The National Center on RTI has created a RTI Essential Components Integrity Rubric and RTI Essential Components Integrity Worksheet. Both are for use by individuals responsible for monitoring the school-level fidelity of Response to Intervention (RTI) implementation. In this webinar, Dr. Amy Elledge discusses the Integrity Rubric and Worksheet, describes them and how they can be used and gives examples from schools and districts who have utilized the tools to measure their fidelity to RTI.
After viewing the webinar, join us October 25th, 1:00 - 2:00pm Eastern for a live, online chat to discuss the Integrity Rubric and Worksheet. Dr. Elledge will be online and available to answer your questions.
Using RTI Data to Inform Eligibility (26:30)
In this webinar, Dr. Evelyn Johnson discusses how one state has developed a process for using RTI data to inform their special education eligibility process as well as early identification and prevention of learning difficulties. View the webinar, then join us for a live chat on September 28th, 2011 from 3:00-4:00pm ET.
What is RTI? The Essential Components (26:30)
In this webinar Dr. Tessie Rose Bailey, an NCRTI technical assistance provider, provides an overview of the essential components of RTI including screening, progress monitoring, a school-wide, multi-level prevention system, and data-based decision making. Watch the webinar on our website at any time that works best for you, or you can download it to your I-pod or other device to watch on the go.
Selecting Evidence-Based Tools and Programs for Implementing Response-to-Intervention (29:12)
In this webinar, Dr. Allison Gandhi, provides an overview of the screening, progress monitoring, and instructional tools charts, describes the information that they provide, and walks through the process that teams can use when selecting an appropriate tool. The webinar is available for viewing on our website , or you can download the webinar to your IPod or other device to watch on the go. After viewing the webinar, e-mail your questions to RTIWebinars@air.org.
A live, online chat took place on October 21st from 2:00 - 3:00 pm Eastern. At this time, Dr. Gandhi provided answers to question that were submitted via e-mail as well as additional questions that arose during the online chat. A summary of the Live Chat Q&A is available here.
The Essential Components of RTI: Screening (21:28)
In this webinar, Amy Peterson provides an overview of universal screening, why screening is important and how to use screening data to make data based decisions. View this webinars from our website at your convenience or download it to your Ipod or other device to watch on the go. After viewing the webinar, e-mail your questions to RTIWebinars@air.org
The Essential Components of RTI: Considerations for English Language Learners (25:02)
In this webinar, Dr. Marcela Movit discusses considerations for screening, progress monitoring, multi-level prevention system and data-based decision making for English Language Learners. View this webinar from our website at your convenience or download it to your MP3 to watch on the go. After watching the webinar, e-mail us your questions at RTIWebinars@air.org.
Live Chat A live, online chat focused on “The Essential Components of RTI: Considerations for English Language Learners” will take place on March 31st from 2:00 – 3:00pm Eastern. At this time, Dr. Marcela Movit will answer the questions you submitted via e-mail as well as any additional questions that come up during the online chat. To participate in the live, online chat, go to www.rti4success.org and click on "Join our Live Chat." Note that this will not be available until 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the chat.
Tiered Instruction and Interventions (01:13:41)
Watch the recording and view the presentation slides that were presented by Lynne Viker and Denise Waalen from the Mahtomedi School District in Minnesota, and Laurie Emery from the Vail School District in Arizona.
RTI in Middle Schools (58:39)
This webinar, led by Dr. Daryl Mellard and Sara Prewett, provided an overview of current RTI practices in middle schools across the nation. The webinar also included information about how selected schools are implementing RTI in the middle grades. Topics discussed include: implementation and the planning process, common practices in screening, progress monitoring, and tiered instruction, staff preparation, data-based decision making, challenges, and next steps for RTI implementation in secondary settings.
Smart RTI: A Next Generation Approach to Multi-Level Prevention (31:06)
In this month's webinar, Dr. Doug Fuchs, Nicholas Hobbs Professor of Special Education and Human Development and Co-Director of Vanderbilt University's Kennedy Center Reading Clinic, presents a summary of his recent article published in Exceptional Children. Dr. Fuchs details the RTI framework and explains the rationale for next generation RTI practices while summarizing the three aspects of Smart RTI and emphasizing the importance and relevance of tertiary prevention.
Ask the Experts
(See all Ask the Experts Products)How do you identify children who are nonresponsive to academic instruction? - October 2011 (05:18)
Question: How do you identify children who are nonresponsive to academic instruction?
Training Modules
(See all Training Modules Products)RTI Implementer Series Module 1: Screening
Through this module participants will become familiar with the essential components of an RTI framework with a particular focus on universal screening. The module covers basic information on screening, assessments used within an RTI framework, and the necessary skills in order to use screening data to identify students at risk, to conduct basic data analysis using screening data, and to establish a screening process.
While this module can be used alone, it is a part of a series of modules focused on the essential components of Response to Intervention.
Training Facilitators Guide
The Training Module Facilitator’s Guide is intended to support teachers, professors, and other providers of professional development as they plan and deliver training modules from the National Center on Response to Intervention.
Implementing Effective Literacy Practices for Instructing English Language Learners Within the Response to Intervention (RTI) Framework
The training module, Implementing Effective Literacy Practices for Instructing English Language Learners Within the Response to Intervention (RTI) Framework, provides facilitators with materials to conduct a half-day workshop that can be delivered to teachers, administrators, or district RTI teams. The module reviews the research on effective practices for providing literacy instruction to English language learners (ELLs) and how these practices can be applied within the RTI framework.
Train the Trainer Materials: Response to Intervention Implementer Series
These materials are intended for use by those wishing to conduct a Training of Trainers (TOT) for the Response to Intervention Implementer Series developed by the National Center on Response to Intervention (NCRTI).
Response to Intervention in Middle Schools: Considerations for Implementation
This training module was developed for teams implementing a response to intervention (RTI) framework at the middle school level. This module shares information about RTI implementation, essential components, practices, and considerations at the middle school level.
Research
(See all Research Products)Smart RTI: A Next Generation Approach to Multi-Level Prevention (31:06)
In this month's webinar, Dr. Doug Fuchs, Nicholas Hobbs Professor of Special Education and Human Development and Co-Director of Vanderbilt University's Kennedy Center Reading Clinic, presents a summary of his recent article published in Exceptional Children. Dr. Fuchs details the RTI framework and explains the rationale for next generation RTI practices while summarizing the three aspects of Smart RTI and emphasizing the importance and relevance of tertiary prevention.
Additional
(See all Additional Products)Essential Components of RTI- A Closer Look at Response to Intervention
The National Center on Response to Intervention (NCRTI) has developed this resource that provides a definition of RTI, reviews essential RTI components, and responds to frequently asked questions.
Tiered Interventions in High Schools: Using Preliminary 'Lessons Learned' to Guide Ongoing Discussion
This document - representing the initial work of the High School Tiered Interventions Initiative (HSTII), a collaborative project of the National Center on Response to Intervention, the National High School Center, and the Center on Instruction - summarizes what HSTII has learned thus far about effective RTI implementation in high schools.
MEMO: A Response to Intervention (RTI) Process Cannot Be Used to Delay-Deny an Evaluation for Eligibility under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Following confusion around Response to Intervention (RTI) and evaluation and reports to the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) that local education agencies (LEAs) might be using RTI strategies to delay or deny evaluation for students suspected of having a disability, OSEP’s Director Melody Musgrove sent a memo to state directors of special education on January 21, 2011.
RTI for English Language Learners: Appropriately Using Screening and Progress Monitoring Tools to Improve Instructional Outcomes
This brief provides a framework for using Response to Intervention (RTI) with students who are English Language Learners (ELL) from Hispanic backgrounds. It examines the characteristics of these students; defines the RTI process; and then models how students’ linguistic, cultural, and experiential backgrounds can guide appropriate screening, progress monitoring, and goal setting that will help promote English literacy. The brief concludes with a case study that provides specific recommendations for how to apply screening and progress monitoring with ELLs.
Learning Disabilities Resource Kit
Specific Learning Disability and Responsiveness to Intervention General Information
The general information in this section covers a broad range of issues and provides a solid background on SLD and RTI. Use these materials to build your own knowledge of these topics, distribute copies to others who need an understanding of these issues, or use the information presented here as the foundation for critical conversations as you prepare to change the SLD determination procedures in your state, district, or school.
Parent Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Response to Intervention
This resource is intended to help parents and families understand RTI by answering some frequently asked questions related to its structure and essential components, and the relationship between RTI and the referral and evaluation process for special education services.
RTI in Middle Schools: The Essential Components
Using descriptive information gathered from middle schools already implementing RTI, the NCRTI has developed this resource to provide information to school, district, and state administrators and staff about how the essential components of RTI might be implemented in middle schools.
Screening Briefs Series
The purpose of this series of briefs is to help school practitioners develop a deeper understanding of screening. These briefs cover various topics related to screening practices within an RTI framework so that practitioners will better understand the contextual issues that surround them, and enhance their ability to accurately identify at-risk students using these practices.
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)’s 2011 Annual Convention and Expo
NCRTI staff gave a number of presentations at the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)’s Annual Convention and Expo that took place April 25-28, 2011 at National Harbor, MD. Drs.
