Description
The ultimate guide to RTIThe Best of Corwin series showcases key chapters from critically acclaimed Corwin publications for a powerful compilation of perspectives on important education issues and topics. This resource guides practitioners through the challenging and ultimately rewarding process of implementingresponse to intervention (RTI). The chapters address critical factors such as collecting and using valid and reliable data, choosing methods that are responsive to individual student needs, and implementing processes with fidelity. The authors describe RTI through various lenses: Behavioral interventionsGrade-level approaches from elementary through high schoolStrategies tailored to English learnersSpecific content areas, including reading and mathAlso included are assessment strategies and a framework for data-based decision making. Readers will find a variety of perspectives from leading experts who show how to use RTI to help students achieve success in school, making this collection a must-have for every educator. Preface – Cara F. Shores Introduction – Cara F. Shores About the Editor About the Contributors 1. Response to Intervention – William N. Bender and Cara F. Shores 2. Determining Appropriate Research-Based Interventions – Cara F. Shores and Kim Chester 3. Framework for Instructional Intervention With Diverse Learners – Catherine Collier 4. Using Progress Monitoring Data – Susan L. Hall 5. Leadership Perspectives on RTI – Evelyn S. Johnson, Lori Smith, and Monica L. Harris 6. The Reading Brain and Literacy Instruction – William N. Bender and Martha J. Larkin 7. Mathematics Intervention Overview – Paul J. Riccomini and Bradley S. Witzel 8. Classroom Interventions and Individual Behavior Plans – Bob Algozzine, Ann P. Daunic, and Stephen W. Smith 9. Fidelity of Implementation – Daryl F. Mellard and Evelyn S. Johnson References
