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RTI as a Problem Solving Framework

RTI as a Problem Solving Framework. Misunderstandings of RTI Prolonging students’ access to special education services. A static structure with defined tiered boundaries. RTI as a Problem Solving Framework. Misunderstandings of RTI Pushing more work onto general education teachers.

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RTI as a Problem Solving Framework

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  1. RTI as a Problem Solving Framework Misunderstandings of RTI Prolonging students’ access to special education services. A static structure with defined tiered boundaries.

  2. RTI as a Problem Solving Framework Misunderstandings of RTI Pushing more work onto general education teachers. Exactly the same as child study teams and/or SAP’s.

  3. RTI as a Problem Solving Framework Misunderstandings of RTI A special education process (hoops to go through for services). Complicated and not aligned with other school initiatives (AYP, Site improvement plans, etc.).

  4. RTI as a Problem Solving Framework What RTI is intended to be 1. Defining problems by using data (Not only with individual students but throughout the system)

  5. RTI as a Problem Solving Framework What RTI is intended to be… Identifying causes over which school personnel have control (we are limited in our ability to control outside influences like family conditions). 3. Strategic interventions tied to student needs.

  6. RTI as a Problem Solving Framework What RTI is intended to be… Regular monitoring of progress. 5. Ensuring fidelity has occurred in each of the three tiers.

  7. Problem Solving Framework of RTI 1. Problem Identification-What’s the problem? Tier I Tier II Tier III 4. Plan Evaluation- Is it working? 2. Problem Analysis- Why is it occurring? 3. Intervention Plan/Implementation- What are we going to do about it?

  8. RTI as a Problem Solving Framework Problem Identification Question: What is the problem (discrepancy between what is expected and what is occurring)? Think in terms of groupings and not just individuals Develop logistical plan for addressing concerns Prioritize concerns Use RIOT to establish baseline data State concerns measurably

  9. RTI as a Problem Solving Framework Problem Analysis Question: Why is the problem occurring? ICEL - instruction, curriculum, environment, and the learner. RIOT – Review of records, interviews, observations, and testing data. Interventions are derived from results (data) generated during problem analysis utilizing assessment information.

  10. RTI as a Problem Solving Framework Intervention Plan/Implementation How will implementation integrity be measured and ensured? Who ensures fidelity and match? What data is being utilized (graphs, etc)? When will plan be evaluated?

  11. RTI as a Problem Solving Framework Plan Evaluation Is the plan working or does it need to be adjusted? Was the intervention plan effective? Was the plan carried out with integrity? What adjustments, if any, need to be made?

  12. RTI as a Problem Solving Framework RTI and English Language Learners Key phrase: Problem solving ESL is developing language assessments While expectations are the same as English speaking students (CRT’s, Benchmarks, etc.), assessment practices for evaluating growth are different: Language development is priority until ruled out as primary concern!

  13. RTI as a Problem Solving Framework RTI and English Language Learners Until language can be ruled out as the primary reason for academic deficits, students must remain in a hybrid of tier 1 and tier 2 interventions and not be put on track toward a disability (P. 114 of manual). It is imperative that teachers are following the SIOP protocol at tier 1. The RTI manual also provides a very clear process to follow. Without such practices ELL’s growth is stunted.

  14. RTI as a Problem Solving Framework RTI and English Language Learners The primary role of ESL teachers should be instructing ELL’s in language; not teaching low performing students in reading intervention programs. Schools that currently have Avenues (tied to HM) should begin utilizing this research-based intervention strategy right away.

  15. RTI as a Problem Solving Framework RTI and English Language Learners Please contact your ESL teacher or the ESL department if any questions should arise: Liz Warner (Title 1) 333-6089 Pete Cobin (Non Title 1) 333-6139 Diana Walker (Secondary) 333-6139

  16. Progress is seldom a straight line I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. Thomas A. Edison

  17. What’s it Take? I am only one. But still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. I will not refuse to do the something I can do. Helen Keller

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