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Response to Intervention (RTI)

 

Response to Intervention (RTI) 

Antheil Elementary School

 
When might a teacher request an RTI review?
 
A teacher routinely differentiates instruction to address a child’s needs in the classroom. The teacher requests services of the RTI Committee when a particular child continues to have difficulties despite these efforts.  
                          
What kind of needs are reviewed by the RTI?
 
When a child experiences difficulties that effect his or her academic progress, or has exhibited behavior that interferes with learning, the teacher may request support from RTI. Student difficulties may include problems responding to written or verbal information, organizing, focusing, and/or completing work without constant teacher intervention.
 
How does RTI help a teacher and student?
 
RTI supports the teachers and students by developing an intervention plan that may provide alternative strategies, programs, and/or assessments. The interventions are designed to support the student in achieving success within the regular education program.
 

How are parents informed?

The teacher discusses his or her concerns with the child’s parents prior to requesting an RTI review. Once the teacher has requested an RTI review for the child, the RTI committee will meet to brainstorm ideas for an educational action plan. Following the RTI committee meeting the classroom teacher will brief the parents with the results. The parents will then be invited to meet with the RTI committee and the classroom teacher to provide input in the development of the action plan. When the action plan is complete the parents will receive a copy of the plan that has been developed.

What happens during an RTI meeting with the teacher?

Following a teacher’s submission of an RTI request to the Principal, the teacher is invited to discuss the problem with the RTI Committee at a meeting scheduled during the school day. At that time, the teacher describes the student and the challenge. He or she will identify both successful and unsuccessful strategies used, as well as current efforts. Alternative means of intervention and new approaches are suggested. A plan of action is developed specifying the goals, strategies to be used, and the individuals responsible for each action. A time line is established for implementing the plan and assessing its effectiveness.

How is follow-up provided?
 
The action plan is monitored by the classroom teacher and the RTI Committee. At a time specified within the plan, the teacher meets with the RTI committee once again to report on its success. If the child’s needs are not being met by the initial plan, additional interventions may be suggested and modifications made to the plan.
 
Is this the same as referral for Special Education?  NO
 
RTI recommends actions intended to help resolve the challenge identified to prevent referral to the Child Study Team. If the actions taken and resources used are not adequate and the problem still remains, the child’s needs may suggest referral to the Child Study Team. Parents will participate in the decision as to whether a Child Study Team evaluation will be done.
 

Who serves on the Antheil School’s RTI Committee?

Permanent members of the Problem Solving Committee include the Principal, Guidance Counselor, School Nurse, Teachers, Early Intervention Specialist, and CST member.

2024-25 members include: 

 Principal
Clifford (Kip) Harrison
Assistant Principal
Mark Milecki
Early Intervention Specialists
Dana Caldwell
Veronica Collins
Amanda Gallagher
Zhengging Li
Child Study Team Member
Rosemarie Bonomo 
Rachel Capuano
Victoria Jordan Barros
Christine Magana
Kaitlyn Mustac
Kaili Mack
Guidance Counselor
Nicole Miceli
Stephanie Lippincott
Nurse
Marina Mikhail

 

How can I get additional information about Response to Intervention?

Please contact either your child’s teacher or Mr. Clifford (Kip) Harrison Principal 609-538-9800 Ext. 4103.