RTI in the Classroom: The Role of the Teacher as Intervention 'First Responder'

On Friday 21 September 2012, Jim Wright presented on the topic RTI in the Classroom: The Role of the Teacher as Intervention 'First Responder' for educational staff at the Hillside Fingerlakes Campus facility in Auburn, NY.

Here are handouts and PowerPoints from the workshop:

Interventions. Here are additional intervention ideas shared at the training: Phrase-Cued Text Lessons: Description [3] Phrase-Cused Text Lessons: Online Application [4] WEB RESOURCES. And check out these web applications discussed at the workshop: The Academic Survival Skills Checklist Maker [5] allows teachers, students, and parents to assemble 'how to' checklists to train students in essential academic-support skills. These checklists are a great way to promote student independence and accountability! Review the manual [6] or download suggestions [7] for using Academic Survival Skills Checklists in your classroom. The Intervention Planner for Behavior [8] provides brief classroom ideas that teachers can browse to put together custom intervention plans for specific students or groups. And check out the user manual [9]to get a quick introduction to this resource. The Accommodations Finder [10] offers teachers more than 60 ideas to promote the success of students in general education settings by accommodating their different classroom needs. For a quick start in using this application, review the user manual [11]. The Jackpot Reward Finder [12] is a collection of ideas for classroom rewards for both elementary and secondary levels. Teachers can put together their own individualized menus of rewards and even create reinforcer/reward surveys to review with students. The user manual [13] gives a fast introduction to using this application. Behavior Report Card Maker [14]. You can use this application to create behavior report cards, convenient tools to monitor student behaviors on a daily basis. RTI Information Sources from the New York State Education Department and the NYS RTI TAC
	New York State Education Department Guidance Document on RTI. [15] Released in October 2010, this NYSED guidance document provides a guide to schools at any grade level in how to structure their RTI model and services.
	NYS RTI Technical Assistance Center [16]. This site provides resources and guidance for NYS schools on implementation of RTI.
	NYSED 2008 RTI Guidance Memo. [17] This memo presents the main points of the Regents Policy Framework on RTI for schools.
	NYSED Part 100 Regulations on RTI. [18] This subsection of Part 100.2 (NYSED regulations) describes expectations for RTI for all schools.
	RTI Readiness Checklist. [19] This checklist from the NYS RTI Technical Assistance Center allows schools to self-administer a quick 'RTI Readiness Check'.

Who Is Jim Wright?

Jim Wright, M.S., is a certified school psychologist and school administrator in central New York State. He is the creator of Intervention Central (www.interventioncentral.org [20]), a popular website featuring free student intervention ideas.

Jim has over 17 years experience working in public schools. He is now a full-time trainer and consultant to schools and organizations on issues relating to Response to Intervention. He trains throughout New York and nationally on RTI topics, including curriculum-base measurement, team-based problem-solving, and academic and behavioral interventions. Most recently, Jim has published 'The RTI Toolkit: A Practical Guide for Schools' [book] and The Power of RTI: Classroom Management Strategies K-6 [DVD] through National Professional Resources, Inc.(http://www.nprinc.com [21]).

PRINT PUBLICATIONS: BOOKS & ELECTRONIC MEDIA

McDougal, J. L., Graney, S. B., Wright, J. A., & Ardoin, S. P. (2009). RTI in practice: A practical guide to implementing effective evidence-based interventions in your school. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Wright, J. (2008). The power of RTI: Classroom management strategies (K-6) [DVD] .Port Chester, NY: National Professional Resources, Inc.

Wright, J. (2007). The RTI toolkit: A practical guide for schools. Port Chester, NY: National Professional Resources, Inc.