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When it comes to RTI, both sides of this fence seem to have some ideas on how this should be implemented. It would seem that some good problem solving skills are needed to make sure that we are doing the best for the students we educate. Whether we use a top-down approach from the IDEA protocol, or a bottom-up approach, from NCLB, ultimately it is the student success that matters!

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Brainwriting is used as a strategy for obtaining possible solutions to clearly identified problems. Have everyone put on their thinking caps and write a few ideas down that you can share with the group. This is a great way to get new ideas generated, or to identify if some similar solutions are being considered.

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A Model for interpersonal (group) problem solving

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A Model for interpersonal (group) problem solving

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Once you decide you are dealing with a problem that you can solve, follow the steps below to a solution...

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"1. Are the persons who have responsibility and resources for addressing the problem committed to resolving it?"
"2. What might happen if nothing were done to resolve this problem?"
"3. Are adequate time and resources available to resolve the problem?"
"4. Does the problem merit effort and resources required to make significant change?" - Friend, pg 113

Sometimes a lot of thought is given to a situation that doesn't have a realistic solution available to you. If it is a problem that is out of your control, don't be afraid to offer supports that might have more time or resources available for that type of problem.

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Identify if a problem exists between what you see and what you want.

You confirm other people see  the same problem.

Do other people agree on what is causing the problem?

There is a clear objective describing the problem that allows for multiple kinds of solutions.