An article on how standardized testing cannot replace the skill and expertise of a teacher. The article urges professionals to return the focus of instructional decision making back to the classroom teacher.
Response to Intervention flourishes when educators implement the right practices for the right reasons. This article illustrates how RtI is our best hope for giving every student the additional time and support needed to learn at high levels.
The article addresses the advantages and challenges of service delivery models based on student response to intervention (RTI) for preventing and remediating academic difficulties and as data source for identification purposes. The primary goal of RTI models is improved academic and behavioral outcomes for all students, and how this can be achieved.