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.

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: About the Authors Introduction Chapter 1: Making the 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 References and Resources Index

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

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