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On Thursday 27 June 2013, Jim Wright presented to Troy (NY) City Schools staff on the topic Gaining the Instructional Edge in Grades Pre-K through 8: How to Find & Fix ELA-Related Skill Deficits (and Behaviors). Here are resources and links discussed at the workshop:
- PPT in PDF Format: Gaining the Instructional Edge in Grades Pre-K through 8: How to Find & Fix ELA-Related Skill Deficits (and Behaviors).
- Handout 1: Students Who Struggle With the Common Core Standards in ELA: Strategies for Classroom Teachers
- Handout 2: RTI and Behavior: Strategies for Classroom Teachers
Here are several additional interventions discussed at the training:
Below are links to online tools discussed at the workshop:'
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- CBM Writing: Directions for Administration and Norms
- CBM Writing Probe Generator
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Maze Passage Generator (to create classroom reading-comprehension screening tools)

Here are websites that feature information about Tier 2/3 Intervention Programs:
- Tier 2/3 Intervention Website: What Works Clearinghouse. This website reviews core instruction and intervention programs in reading & mathematics, as well as other academic areas. The site reviews existing studies and draws conclusions about whether specific intervention programs show evidence of effectiveness.
- Tier 2/3 Intervention Website: Best Evidence Encyclopedia. This site provides reviews of evidence-based math and reading programs. The website is sponsored by the Johns Hopkins University School of Education's Center for Data-Driven Reform in Education (CDDRE) .
- Tier 2/3 Intervention Website: National Center on RTI Instructional Intervention Tools Chart. Sponsored by the National Center on RTI, this page provides ratings to intervention programs in math, reading, and writing. Users can sort their search by subject and grade level.
- Tier 2/3 Intervention Website: Doing What Works. This website is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education and offers specific guidelines for how to teach effectively across disciplines.
On 18 October and 5 December 2011, Jim Wright presented RTI workshops for staff of the Enlarged City School District of Troy, NY, on topics relating to RTI.
Click HERE to access PowerPoints, handouts, and other resources shared at the trainings.