Beyond the RTI Pyramid: Solutions for the First Years of Implementation

ISBN: 1934009121

Author: William N. Bender

Condition: New

Finalist--Association of Educational Publishers 2010 Distinguished Achievement AwardThis book helps schools deepen the RTI experience by extending the processes beyond initial implementation. Examples from real schools show how to apply RTI in reading, math, and behavior at elementary and secondary schools. All critical stakeholders in the school community will get a clear sense of their contribution to successful implementation.Benefits: Review research and case studies of implementation challenges and solutions from real schools. Understand the supporting role of a school-based task force, and get a planning tool to guide faculty discussions. Find possible resources for time and personnel to support RTI implementation. Learn how to implement RTI across content areas. Discover how to use RTI in middle and high schools. Explore the changing roles of special education teachers, speech language pathologists, school psychologists, and mentors.Contents:Chapter 1: Beyond the RTI PyramidChapter 2: RTI Planning and Implementation for the Early YearsChapter 3: Teacher Time and Resources for RTIChapter 4: The RTI Process in MathematicsChapter 5: The RTI Process and Behavior ProblemsChapter 6: RTI in Middle and High SchoolsChapter 7: Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, and Special Educators: Changing Roles in RTIAppendix A: ReproduciblesAppendix B: Web-Based Resources to Support RTI Implementation