Best Practices at Tier 2

Research is conclusive: response to intervention (RTI) is the best way to intervene when students struggle in school. Also known as a multitiered system of support (MTSS), the RTI process ensures every student receives the additional time and support needed for academic success. A companion to Best Practices at Tier 1, this guide provides secondary educators with fundamental principles, practices, and tools for implementing effective Tier 2 intervention strategies. Your guide to implementing Tier 2 of response to intervention in secondary schools: - Understand the challenges facing schools, and consider why educators need to change their thinking. - Receive proven, practical strategies and tools for implementing Tier 2 instruction and interventions. - Discover the foundational principles of effective educational practices. - Identify the roles of teacher, leadership, and intervention teams, and understand why they are essential to the intervention system. - Gain tips for determining student learning levels and how to move student learning forward. - Review structures and schedules that build time in the school day to support students who need interventions. - Utilize teacher teams and the 4 critical questions of the PLC at Work(R) framework to ensure all students master essential curriculum. Contents: <BR>About the Authors <BR>Introduction <BR>Chapter 1: Making the Case for Doing Things Differently <BR>Chapter 2: Using Collaborative Teams for Effective Intervention <BR>Chapter 3: Getting to Targeted and Specific Interventions <BR>Chapter 4: Using Data to Target Tier 2 Interventions <BR>Chapter 5: Implementing Powerful Instructional Supports <BR>Chapter 6: Building Time in the Schedule for Additional Support <BR>Epilogue <BR>References and Resources <BR>Index