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

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