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- classroom instruction is high quality, but removing ineffective instruction as a reason the student isn’t performing to the expected levels (leaving more space to determine the real reason the student is struggling)
- more groups targeted in RTI
- ongoing monitoring (collected frequently) and use of data to drive services (not just if there is a disability but to guide the students placement)

-K.C.

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I found it very interesting that RTI is used sometimes instead of (or in addition to) Academic Intervention Services. -K.C.

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- Two approaches to RTI could cause confusion
- Students without a learning disability could be classified due to cultural/socio-economic differences or their status as an ENL

- K.C.

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Some positives of RTI are that it supports students in overcoming academic struggles without having to go through the special education process and they can remain in the least restrictive environment.
It is generally a faster process than getting a special education evaluation.
It allows students to receive services and interventions faster.
-Paul

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Some negatives of RTI are that it sometimes delays students who are in need of special education services from receiving them.
General education teachers may not have the skills to provide special education interventions to students in need of them.
The general learning environment of the students might not be appropriate for them and RTI does not address that.
-Paul

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I find it interesting that RTI is not something that is more regulated or specific across districts.
-Paul

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Student's progress in the area of need/concern is monitored very frequently. That data is used to continuously reflect on if the instructional approach is appropriate and effective for that student.

CM

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It can be a lengthy process to find the best plan (i.e. moving through all of the tiers to find the most effective instruction for the student)

CM

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Positive of RTI: Students do not have to fail academically to receive supportive intervention: “Students receiving Tier 2 instruction require more focused instruction than the typical classroom reading instruction provides” IRIS Center 

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Positive of RTI: Students do not have to fail academically to receive supportive intervention: “Students receiving Tier 2 instruction require more focused instruction than the typical classroom reading instruction provides” IRIS Center 

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Ashley

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Effective July 1, 2012, all school districts must have an RtI program in place as part of the process to determine if a student in grades K-4 is a student with a learning disability in the area of reading….. (https://www.p12.nysed.gov/docs/ais-rti.html) “Every student is assessed using a brief screening tool (universal screening-tier 1)…One-minute reading: Each student reads a set list of words aloud, with a one minute time limit. …Students who perform below a pre-set score are considered to be at risk for reading failure”.- IRIS Center There is a chance that slower learners could be misdiagnosed as LD due to the assessment types. For example if a student that normally performs in the high 90’s receives a 55 on a certain assignment they were struggling with could indicate further rti intervention. 

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Effective July 1, 2012, all school districts must have an RtI program in place as part of the process to determine if a student in grades K-4 is a student with a learning disability in the area of reading….. (https://www.p12.nysed.gov/docs/ais-rti.html) “Every student is assessed using a brief screening tool (universal screening-tier 1)…One-minute reading: Each student reads a set list of words aloud, with a one minute time limit. …Students who perform below a pre-set score are considered to be at risk for reading failure”.- IRIS Center There is a chance that slower learners could be misdiagnosed as LD due to the assessment types. For example if a student that normally performs in the high 90’s receives a 55 on a certain assignment they were struggling with could indicate further rti intervention. 

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Interesting: many of the information provided have the connotation of prevention rather than intervention and I love that aspect of rti- not going back to catch up it is preventing the need to go back… 

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Interesting: many of the information provided have the connotation of prevention rather than intervention and I love that aspect of rti- not going back to catch up it is preventing the need to go back… 

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With Tier 1 of RTI, inadequate instruction is eliminated as a reason for student's low performance because the basic idea of the RTI approach holds classroom instruction to very high standards

CM

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It is preventative, there is universal screening. Additionally there are multiple tiers in order to service varying levels of necessary instructional intervention. It also uses frequently collected data to make determinations, and is collected generally by the teacher

-Ed

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Consistent monitoring tracks students progress and is used to adjust instruction and evaluate if changes needed to be made. Students receive services more quickly, and RTI can be used across the board.
~RA

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General education teachers may not be the best equipped to provide services for a student identified as requiring intervention. It also uses a students' reading ability, which may incidentally misdiagnose a student as LD, while they may only have deficient reading skills.

-Ed

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The process can take longer, and students may be given services or classified incorrectly. RTI is heavily focused on reading (in NY), when it needs to address other areas.

~RA

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When making any considerations for the implementation of RTI, careful consideration for the cultural and linguistic background of the student must first be made. Otherwise, an inaccurate assessment may be made.

-Ed

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"Some advocates of RTI consider universal screening to be a separate component from Tier 1. " (IRIS Module)

~RA

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1. early intervention can help prevent substantial reading difficulties (specific skills are being monitored.)
2. can help the school meet their progress goals
3. can help identify students with disabilities
-Iveliz

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One of the main positives of RTI is that it can be used as a preventative measures. It helps to target struggling students before they fall further behind. Preventative measures can be used to improve student performance. -Malik

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RTI requires extensive planning to develop comprehensive intervention plans, but some teachers are not well-equipped or trained to create RTI plans. More professional development opportunities should be offered to all teachers for RTI. -Malik

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1. There may be inaccurate data due to a lack of teacher training.
2. Standard protocol method may not target the students' specific skills needed for growth.
-Iveliz

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RTI interventions can help with when and how to measure growth and how to use assessments to detect discrepancies in performance in different areas and the actual achievement.
Ivette

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There are two methods in RTI:
1. Problem Solving
2. Standard Protocol

-Iveliz

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RTI practices in the past focused mainly on the student's weaknesses, but currently the interventions concentrate more on the students' strengths.
Ivette

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Ability discrimination can be created by the use of assessments of specific learning abilities such as visualization, memorization and auditory.
Ivette