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RtI in the Middle School It’s Not Just Kid Stuff

RtI in the Middle School It’s Not Just Kid Stuff. (Thanks to the RtI Action Network for the material in this presentation.). How Does the Rationale for RtI Relate to Secondary Education?. Deficiencies still found at Middle levels due to “old” discrepancy method.

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RtI in the Middle School It’s Not Just Kid Stuff

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  1. RtI in the Middle SchoolIt’s Not Just Kid Stuff (Thanks to the RtI Action Network for the material in this presentation.)

  2. How Does the Rationale forRtI Relate to Secondary Education? • Deficiencies still found at Middle levels due to “old” discrepancy method. • Scientifically based need for intervention

  3. LD Students who have outworked their disability • Some students work “too hard” outside of school to keep up.

  4. What Myths Have to Be Dispelled to Make RTI Viable at Secondary Levels? • Myth #1 – Intervention can’t make a difference if they haven’t already learned. • Myth #2 – Middle school students are too old • Myth #3 – You can’t help students who are not motivated

  5. What Opportunities Does RTI Afford Middle, Junior, and High Schools? • The next “new thing”? • Under pressure to meet state standards • Students struggle with content • Common practice to qualify kids for Special Ed services so they can get remediation

  6. What Challenges Exist with RTI at Secondary Levels? • Complexity of organization • Nightmare of scheduling

  7. What Questions Should You Be Asking? • Do we believe that all students can learn? • Is our school committed to scientifically based instruction? • Who is involved in RTI at our school?

  8. Conclusion • We may see a decrease in failure as RtI takes hold in elementary • But we need to plan on RtI at our level

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