What are the other RTI models? You're right - we implemented RTI about 2-3 years ago and the three tiers model is the only one I've heard about. BTW, I'm also in Illinois. Jenni > > One of the RtI models is the use of the three tiers of intervention. > This model is not the only one that can be used but for some reason > everyone thinks it is! With that people are jumping on the bandwagon - > textbook publishers are dictating how we teach by publishing programs > that address each tier of intervention. Isn't that exactly what MOT > teaching and this listserv is set up to combat - dictated, scripted > teaching????? Tier I is whole class instruction. Tier II is tighter > intervention given to the bottom level of your class (20%, or so) and > Tier III is for the very bottom 2-5% of your class. Depending on who > you talk to both Tier II and Tier III can be a pull out situation or > just Tier III. It doesn't really matter, though, because what it > reminds me of is the old Title I days. There is no research that the > model of Title I pullout was successful but yet - here we go again! > Doesn't it sound like special education without the name? > >
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