55 Tactics for Implementing RTI in Inclusive Settings

"This exceptionally practical book can make a real difference in every classroom. Educators who follow the wisdom in this book and apply the specific tactics will ensure success for all students. The authors present a healthy attitude toward educators taking personal responsibility to teach for learning." —Wanda Oden, Assistant Superintendent Kingman Unified School District No. 20, AZ "Teaching diverse learners in inclusive settings can be an overwhelming task. This book is my bible for effectively completing multiple tasks with my students, who often have varying needs." —Tina M. Guard, Graduate Student and Teacher University of Nevada Boost academic achievement for all students in your inclusive classroom! As schools implement RTI in general education settings, educators need easy access to information about effective teaching and intervention tactics for the diverse learners in their classrooms. This resource provides all teachers, regardless of level, experience, or area of specialization, with effective instructional strategies for students with or without disabilities and across grade levels and content areas. Drawing from evidenced-based models of instruction, 55 Tactics for Implementing RTI in Inclusive Settings is organized around four components of instruction—planning, managing, delivering, and evaluating. In addition to 55 classroom-tested, how-to tactics backed by research, this book includes: Accommodations and modifications to adapt tactics to meet individual instructional needs Illustrations showing how to implement tactics within each tier of a three-tier RTI framework Relevant examples from teachers in the field A wealth of reproducibles, worksheets, and forms for immediate use References and additional readings This valuable guide provides the support teachers need to meet the increasingly diverse needs of today's classrooms and ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed.

Table of Contents:
Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors Part I. Planning Instruction 1. Decide What to Teach Assess to Identify Gaps in Performance Establish Logical Sequences of Instruction Consider Contextual Variables 2. Decide How to Teach Set Instructional Goals/Establish Performance Standards Choose Instructional Methods and Materials Establish Grouping Structures Pace Instruction Appropriately Monitor Performance and Replan Instruction 3. Communicate Realistic Expectations Teach Goals, Objectives, and Standards Teach Students to Be Active, Involved Learners Teach Students Consequences of Performance Part II. Managing Instruction 4. Prepare for Instruction Set Classroom Rules/Communicate and Teach Classroom Rules Communicate Consequences of Behavior Handle Disruptions Efficiently Teach Students to Manage Their Own Behavior 5. Use Time Productively Establish Routines and Procedures Organize Physical Space Allocate Sufficient Time to Academic Activities 6. Establish Positive Environments Make the Classroom a Pleasant, Friendly Place Accept Individual Differences Establish Supportive, Cooperative Learning Environments Create a Nonthreatening Learning Environment Part III. Delivering Instruction 7. Present Information Gain and Maintain Attention Review Prior Skills or Lessons Provide Organized, Relevant Lessons Show Enthusiasm and Interest Use Rewards Effectively Consider Level and Student Interest Model Thinking Skills Teach Fact-Finding Skills Teach Divergent Thinking Teach Learning Strategies Develop Automaticity Vary Opportunities for Practice/Vary Methods of Practice Monitor Amount of Work Assigned 8. Monitor Presentations Give Immediate, Frequent, Explicit Feedback/Provide Specific Praise and Encouragement Model Correct Performance Provide Prompts and Cues Check Student Understanding Monitor Performance Regularly/Monitor Performance During Practice Use Peers to Improve Instruction Provide Opportunities for Success/Limit Opportunities for Failure Monitor Engagement Rates 9. Adjust Presentations Adapt Lessons to Meet Student Needs Provide Varied Instructional Options Alter Pace Part IV. Evaluating Instruction 10. Monitor Student Understanding Check Understanding of Directions Check Procedural Understanding Monitor Student Success Rate 11. Monitor Engaged Time Check Student Participation/Teach Students to Monitor Their Own Participation 12. Keep Records of Student Progress Teach Students to Chart Their Own Progress Regularly Inform Students of Performance Maintain Records of Student Performance 13. Use Data to Make Decisions Use Student Progress to Make Teaching Decisions Use Data to Decide If More Services Are Warranted/Use Student Progress to Decide When to Discontinue Services Appendix A: RTI Accommodations/Modifications Checklist Appendix B: RTI Accommodations/Modifications Worksheet Appendix C: Documentation of RTI Accomodations/Modifications References Additional Readings Selected Internet Resources: RTI Accomodations/Modifications Index