The sequel to Pyramid Response to Intervention advocates that a successful RTI model begins by asking the right questions to create a fundamentally effective learning environment for every student. RTI is not a series of implementation steps, but rather a way of thinking. Understand why bureaucratic, paperwork-heavy, compliance-oriented, test-score-driven approaches fail. Then learn how to create a focused RTI model that works.

Confidently support the students who struggle most. Written for secondary educators, this practical resource details how to provide intensive interventions at Tier 3 of the RTI at Work(TM) process. Rely on the book's toolkit of best practices and easy-to-use strategies to help you and your team drive sustainable learning improvement and success at all secondary grade levels across the curriculum. Use this resource to meet the needs of students who have fallen the furthest behind in the classroom: Discover fundamental practices and tools to support students through a schoolwide, collaborative RTI at Work process. Understand the role of teams, specifically the leadership and intervention teams, in effectively implementing the RTI at Work process at Tier 3. Learn how to design and deliver assessments and instruction while utilizing best practices of a multitiered system of support (MTSS). Examine the importance of teaching essential academic and social behaviors, and obtain strategies for delivering intensive behavior interventions at Tier 3. Gain activities and tools to apply in the classroom and further student learning. Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: The Purpose and Power of Tier 3 Intensive Interventions Chapter 2: The Need for Collective Commitment and Responsibility Chapter 3: Collaborative Team Structures at Tier 3 Chapter 4: Tier 3 Design to Ensure High Levels of Learning Chapter 5: Convergent Assessment at Tier 3 Chapter 6: Behavior Supports at Tier 3 Chapter 7: Academic Instruction at Tier 3 Chapter 8: Personalized Learning for Teams Epilogue: Final Thoughts Appendix: Resources and Tools References and Resources Index

When students' behavioral, emotional, and social needs are met, they are better able to excel in school and in life. Take strategic action to begin closing the systematic behavior gap with the guidance of Behavior Solutions. This user-friendly resource outlines how to utilize the PLC at Work(R) and RTI at Work(TM) processes to create a three-tiered system of supports that is collaborative, research-based, and practical. Use this resource to assess the current reality of your school or district's systemic behavior gap: Become familiar with student behaviors, emotions, and mental states and the challenges they provide to the implementation of educational initiatives. Learn why it is necessary for schools to embrace the PLC at Work and RTI at Work processes to ensure students' behavioral success with a multitiered system of support (MTSS). Study each tier of behavioral support--prevention, intervention, and remediation--to foster social-emotional learning (SEL). Understand how to construct successful behavior intervention processes at each behavioral tier. Read real-world examples and case studies of schools that implemented effective multitiered systems of behavior supports, then create your own action plan. Contents: Introduction Part One: Building the Case--the Why Chapter 1: Assessing Your Current Reality Part Two: Connecting PLCs, RTI, and Behaviors--the What Chapter 2: Developing the Structure for Integrating PLCs, RTI, and Behavior Part Three: Implementing Behavior Solutions for Each Tier--the How Chapter 3: Implementing Behavior Solutions Tier 1--Prevention Chapter 4: Implementing Behavior Solutions Tier 2--Intervention Chapter 5: Implementing Behavior Solutions Tier 3--Remediation Epilogue Part Four: Improving and Sustaining the System--the Now What Appendix A: Establishing and Sustaining a System for Success Appendix B: Tier 1 Behavior PLC and RTI--From District Office to Every Classroom Case Study Resources and References Index

Move away from the way we have always done things and embrace an improved approach to student intervention. At Tier 2 of the RTI at Work(TM) process, interventions do not require hiring additional staff, buying more resources, or extending the school day. Instead, this book offers a step-by-step process for how to use your current time and resources to ensure all students learn at high levels. Use this resource to successfully respond to students when they do not learn: Receive proven, practical strategies and tools for creating Tier 2 interventions. Discover the foundational principles of effective educational practices. Understand the roles of teacher, leadership, and intervention teams in the response to intervention (RTI) system. Gain tips and best practices 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 in an elementary education setting. Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: Making a Case for Doing Things Differently Chapter 2: Using Collaborative Teams for Effective Intervention Chapter 3: Getting to Targeted and Specific Interventions Chapter 4: Using Data to Target Tier 2 Interventions Chapter 5: Implementing Powerful Instructional Supports Chapter 6: Building Time in the Schedule for Additional Support Epilogue

Meet the needs of students who have fallen the furthest behind. Created for grade K-5 educators, this guide details how to implement intensive interventions at Tier 3 of the RTI at Work(TM) process. Discover practices and strategies to intervene successfully when students struggle with core content, as well as with foundational skills from previous school years. The RTI at Work(TM) inverted pyramid is designed to continually focus a school's collective attention and resources to a single point: the individual child. TIER 1 A coherent and viable core curriculum that embeds ongoing monitoring for all students TIER 2 Immediate and targeted interventions systematically applied and monitored for any students not achieving TIER 3 Intensive interventions focused on closing gaps Use this guide to improve your school so students receive the support they need to learn at the highest levels: Study the critical elements of the RTI at Work(TM) process. Understand the role of teams, specifically the leadership and intervention teams, in implementing Tier 3 interventions. Learn how to collaboratively design and deliver instruction to students needing intensive intervention with a multitiered system of support (MTSS). Examine the role of assessment at Tier 3 and discover strategies for using assessment data to monitor learning. Acquire best practices for delivering intensive behavior interventions according to the RTI model. Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: The Power and Purpose of Tier 3 Interventions Chapter 2: The Need for Collective Responsibility Chapter 3: Collaborative Team Structures at Tier 3 Chapter 4: Tier 3 Design to Ensure High Levels of Learning Chapter 5: Convergent Assessment for Targeting at Tier 3 Chapter 6: Behavior Supports at Tier 3 Chapter 7: Academic Instruction at Tier 3 Chapter 8: Personalized Learning for Teams Final Thoughts Appendix: Resources and Tools References and Resources Index