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A Comprehensive RTI Model

Integrating Behavioral and Academic Interventions

By: Cara F. Shores

Strengthen schoolwide learning and behavior with a proven model for change!

Academic achievement and behavior are intertwined, and students often struggle with challenges spanning both areas. This research-based guide helps educators implement a comprehensive Response to Intervention (RTI) process that effectively addresses behavioral as well as academic issues for all students. Readers will find:

Vignettes showing how educators can use RTI's three tiers of interventions to address behavior
Advice on building teams and leveraging resources to effectively reach at-risk students
Information on assessment, including universal screening and progress monitoring
Interactive exercises and reproducibles

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Product Details

Grade Level: K-12
ISBN: 9781412962957
Published By: Corwin
Year: 2009
Page Count: 184
Publication date: March 18, 2009

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"A must-read for every educator. Not only does Cara Shores provide the background information on RTI for academic achievement and behavior, she also takes the reader step-by-step through effectively integrating the two processes."
—Ronda Shelvan, Special Education Teacher
Washougal School District, WA

"The book includes examples, case studies, and resources that are very useful for teachers and administrators."
—Judy Rockley, State Trainer
Kansas State Department of Education

Strengthen schoolwide learning and behavior with a proven model for change!

Academic achievement and behavior are intertwined, and students often struggle with challenges spanning both areas. This research-based and practical book helps educators apply proven Response to Intervention (RTI) methods in a new way—as a highly effective, comprehensive approach to addressing behavioral issues and related academic achievement.

Nationally known expert Cara Shores describes how schools have successfully used RTI to improve behavior in the general education K–12 environment. Readers will learn how to implement RTI both in the individual classroom and schoolwide. This guide includes:

Vignettes showing how educators can address behavioral issues with RTI's three tiers
Guidance on building teams and leveraging resources to effectively reach at-risk students
Advice on the role of behavioral assessment within RTI, including universal screening and progress monitoring for behavior
Interactive exercises, reproducibles, and other tools

Use RTI to address behavioral and academic performance, and build a better foundation for learning for all students!

Key features

Vignettes featuring teachers and leadership teams using the three-tiers of the RTI process
Illustrates the problem-solving approach and the standards-based approach
A Reflection feature interwoven throughout the guide enabling readers to critically think how educators can implement this new federally mandated assessment and accountability instructional process in their own classrooms and schools
Reproducibles and charts to assist the educator in monitoring student progress, implementing RTI, and evaluating the interventions

Author(s)

Cara F. Shores

Cara Shores began her career as a special education teacher and taught children in both pullout and inclusive classrooms. Shores has trained thousands of teachers and administrators across the United States on practical strategies for inclusion, co-teaching, and increasing achievement for all students through differentiated instruction and RTI. She provides regional and national training for the Council for Exceptional Children. She is co-author of Response to Intervention: A Practical Guide for Every Teacher. Shores now serves as the president of Wesley Educational Services. She received her master’s degree and educational specialists’s degree from the University of West Georgia and has served as student support services coordinator and district director of special education.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

About the Author

1. A Comprehensive Model for Raising Student Achievement

2. Establishing the Structure for RTI Implementation

3. Building a Strong Foundation Through Tier 1 Universal Supports

4. Providing Targeted Supports Through Tier 2

5. Delivering Intensive Individual Supports Through Tier 3

Resource A. Process Development Tools

Resource B. Tools for Tier 1

Resource C. Tools for Tier 2

References

Index

Reviews

“A must-read for every educator. Not only does Cara Shores provide the background information on RTI for academic achievement and behavior, she also takes the reader step-by-step through effectively integrating the two processes.”

Ronda Shelvan, Special Education Teacher
Washougal School District, WA

"I recommend Cara Shores’ book to all educators as they strive to raise student achievement in their schools! This is a great resource for school psychologists, teacher educators, teachers, and administrators for developing their RTI structure and supports. This book offers research-based methods and interventions in a user-friendly format."

Donna Lee, Program Specialist
West Georgia Learning Resources System, Columbus, GA

"The information flows succinctly and is well written for both RTI novices and experts to understand the important role that behavior plays in the RTI process and in overall student achievement. It’s an excellent road map for building sustainable reform."

Cassandra Allen Holifield, Author, National Presenter, Behavior Specialist, and Special Educator
Director, Northwest Georgia Learning Resources System

"This book provides schools that are implementing RTI with clear and practical ideas on how to integrate behavior and academics into one comprehensive model. The book includes examples, case studies, and resources that are very useful for teachers and administrators."

Judy Rockley, State Trainer
Kansas State Department of Education

Other Titles in: Classroom Management & Student Behavior | At-Risk | Teaching At-Risk Students

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