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.

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

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