Response to Intervention (RtI)

Response to Intervention is an instructional framework that promotes a well-integrated system connecting general, compensatory, gifted, and special education in providing high quality, standards-based instruction and intervention that is matched to students' academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs.

Core Principles of RtI (adopted from the Colorado Department of Education)

• ALL children can learn and achieve high standards as a result of effective teaching.
• All students must have access to a rigorous, standards-based curriculum and researched-based instruction.
• Intervening at the earliest indication of need is necessary for student success (Pre K-12).
• A comprehensive system of tiered interventions is essential for addressing the full range of student needs.
• Student results improve when ongoing academic and behavioral performance data inform instructional decisions.
• Collaboration among educators, families and community members is the foundation for effective problem-solving and instructional decision making.
• On-going and meaningful involvement of families increases student success.
• All members of the school community must continue to gain knowledge and develop expertise in order to build capacity and sustainability of RtI.
• Effective leadership at all levels is crucial for the implementation of RtI.

School Commitments

• Identify and work with struggling learners in all settings.
• Use data to drive decisions about student needs.
• Employ research-based strategies to address student learning gaps.
• Continually monitor student progress towards learning goals.
• Create a positive, supportive school environment for all students.
• Provide resources and staff training to support the RtI framework.

Family Expectations

• Contact your child's teacher, principal or counselor if you have a concern about their academic or behavioral performance.
• Collaborate with teachers.
• Share information about student and family as appropriate.
• Support student learning at home.
• Attend Problem-Solving Team meetings.