FAQs
1.
What does “Response to Intervention” mean?
Response to Intervention means students are closely
monitored for academic and behavioral progress. The curriculum is modified in
the event that an individual student or groups of students are not successful.
The continued collection and analysis of data measures on how well students are
responding to the interventions is provided by the teacher or another
professional.
2.
Is Response to Intervention only for Special Education Students?
No. Response to Intervention is for any student who
is not succeeding in the classroom. This may mean the student is learning at a
slower rate or lower level than his or her classmates or the student is
performing significantly below potential.
3. What is
a Problem Solving Team?
A Problem Solving Team is made up of a group of teachers
and school staff who meet regularly to help design interventions for and monitor
progress of students at risk for failure. Different staff members may be part
of the team depending on the needs of the student. Parents or guardians are
also encouraged to join the team to create an effective action plan for their
child.
4. How do I
know my student is progressing?
Response to Intervention uses short, frequent tests
(about 1-3 minutes each) to find out whether a student is making progress. The
results are often displayed using a graph. The graph will provide valuable
information about student progress and how he or she is performing in relation
to a standard benchmark.
5.
Is behavior part of RtI?
Yes. Many students have the knowledge and skills to be
successful. However, their behavior may negatively impact their academic
success. Schools and classrooms have developed levels of interventions to help
students monitor and improve their behavior.
6. What is
the difference between academic skills and academic performance?
Academic skills are those tasks, concepts and ideas that
are grade level expectations for all students. Academic performance is the
student’s ability to demonstrate skills by accurate work, attending class,
taking tests, and staying on task in the classroom.
7. How
does negative behavior impact academic achievement?
When a child misbehaves in class he is less likely to be
prepared to receive the instruction necessary for academic success. She may be
distracted or distract others or miss valuable information, directions, or
expectations.
8. How do I
get help in implementing RtI at my school?
Please contact your school's
principal. He or she can provide information on Response to Intervention efforts
already inplace. Also, see the "Steps for Getting
Started" link on this web site or contact the District 11 RtI office at
719-520-2019.
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