Implementing Response to Intervention: A Principal?s Guide by Susan L. Hall (Eng

Description: Implementing Response to Intervention by Susan L. Hall Examines administrators critical role in ensuring successful RTI implementation and shows how to motivate staff, formulate a comprehensive assessment plan, and design a yearlong staff development plan. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "I loved it! We in the field are in need of this type of book."-Jill Gildea, Director of Curriculum & InstructionLibertyville School District, IL"Clearly outlines how schools can work collaboratively toward creating schoolwide learning environments where effective RTI practices are implemented and data is used to inform instructional decisions about students."-Alice Hom, PrincipalYung Wing Elementary P.S. 124, New York City, NY"Even as an administrator who has been trained in RTI, I found the book to be both interesting and informative. I have told other administrators to keep an eye out for it."-Jennifer Cruz, PrincipalMirage Elementary School, Glendale, AZLearn how to launch RTI successfully and improve student outcomes significantly!As a research-based model for improving reading achievement, Response to Intervention (RTI) has demonstrated dramatic results in elementary and middle schools. This practical guide provides a clear vision of what RTI looks like in practice and illustrates how educators can use this highly effective approach to help students acquire grade-appropriate reading skills or make sure students receive the support they need through special education services.The author presents an accessible step-by-step action plan for putting the RTI process in motion, emphasizes the critical role administrators play in ensuring successful implementation in their schools, and helps school leaders:Formulate a comprehensive assessment plan that includes an assessment calendar and a data management system Design a yearlong staff development plan to train teachers in using data for making instructional decisions Use data in grade-level, teacher, and parent meetingsMotivate staff for optimum success without overwhelming themThis authoritative text charts a straightforward course for strengthening students literacy skills and helping all youngsters become successful, enthusiastic readers. Author Biography Susan L. Hall is founder and president of the 95 Percent Group Inc., which focuses on early childhood reading education and small-group intervention to give 95% of kindergarten through third grade students the opportunity to read at or above their grade level. A frequent speaker and lecturer, she also serves on the advisory board of the Neuhaus Education Center. Hall is a member of the Reading First Review Panel for state grant proposals and is also a Sopris West certified trainer for DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) and LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling). She is the author of I′ve DIBEL′d, Now What?, and a co-author with Louisa C. Moats of two books, Straight Talk About Reading and Parenting a Struggling Reader. Hall earned her bachelor′s degree at Lawrence University, her master′s degree from Harvard University, and her doctorate of education from National-Louis University. Table of Contents List of Tables and FiguresForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorLincoln Elementary School: A Case Study of What RTI Looks Like in a SchoolEvidence of Buy-InAssessment ProceduresTiers of InstructionData-Driven Decision Making1. Why Implement RTI?What Is Response to Intervention (RTI)?Eight Core Principles of RTIShaping the InitiativeWhy RTI Is More Than a Special Education RequirementHistory of RTIForces Driving RTIRelationship of RTI to Other Reading Services2. Setting the Stage for RTIMotivating ChangeGetting Ready to Launch RTICommunication PlanPlanning an RTI InitiativeBig Questions: Money, Time, and Results3. Delivering Intervention InstructionOrganizing for Intervention GroupsTiers of Intervention InstructionProcesses for Moving Students Through the System4. Using Progress Monitoring DataThe Importance of Progress Monitoring DataDetermining Which Indicators to Progress MonitorGraphing Rate of ProgressDecisions That Require Progress Monitoring DataUsing Progress Monitoring Data at MeetingsData Charts That Are a Must for Principals5. Effective Models of Professional DevelopmentDesigning an Effective Approach to Professional DevelopmentContent of the Professional DevelopmentDelivering Professional Development in StrandsDifferentiating the Training Throughout ImplementationDealing With Reluctant or Resistant TeachersSharing Early Success Stories6. What the Future Holds for RTIThree-Tier Model as Descriptive, Not PrescriptiveAppropriate Use of ProgramsFuture of Special Education Curriculum in ReadingBroadening of RTI Beyond Early ReadingResources: Sample Administrative RTI Data NotebookReferencesIndex Review "As an administrator who has been trained in RTI and is in the second year of implementation, I found the book to be both interesting and informative. I have also told other administrators to keep an eye out for it." -- Jennifer Cruz, Principal"Clearly outlines a process of how schools can work collaboratively toward creating schoolwide learning environments where effective RTI practices are implemented and data is used to inform instructional decisions about students." -- Alice Hom, Principal"I loved it! We in the field are in need of this type of book." -- Jill Gildea, Director of Curriculum & Instruction"Perfect for practitioners who are seeking research-based ways to make the gift of reading available to all students, not just to those who are ′ready.′ If you know almost nothing about RTI, this book provides a superb orientation. If you know a little about RTI, you will be an expert by the time you finish the book." -- From the Foreword by Elaine K. McEwan"Provides a key to what RTI looks like in practice, showing how educators can use it to help students acquire and stay on course with reading skills. College-level education collections and principals need this." -- California Bookwatch, May 2008"Reading this book is like having a personal coach guiding one through the RTI implementation process. At a time when RTI has become one of the hottest buzz words in education, this book is a user-friendly resource providing education leaders moral support and clear, practical suggestions." -- The School Administrator, June 2008 Long Description ""I loved it! We in the field are in need of this type of book.""?Jill Gildea, Director of Curriculum & InstructionLibertyville School District, IL""Clearly outlines how schools can work collaboratively toward creating schoolwide learning environments where effective RTI practices are implemented and data is used to inform instructional decisions about students.""?Alice Hom, PrincipalYung Wing Elementary P.S. 124, New York City, NY""Even as an administrator who has been trained in RTI, I found the book to be both interesting and informative. I have told other administrators to keep an eye out for it.""?Jennifer Cruz, PrincipalMirage Elementary School, Glendale, AZ"Learn how to launch RTI successfully and improve student outcomes significantly!"As a research-based model for improving reading achievement, Response to Intervention (RTI) has demonstrated dramatic results in elementary and middle schools. This practical guide provides a clear vision of what RTI looks like in practice and illustrates how educators can use this highly effective approach to help students acquire grade-appropriate reading skills or make sure students receive the support they need through special education services.The author presents an accessible step-by-step action plan for putting the RTI process in motion, emphasizes the critical role administrators play in ensuring successful implementation in their schools, and helps school leaders: Formulate a comprehensive assessment plan that includes an assessment calendar and a data management system Design a yearlong staff development plan to train teachers in using data for making instructional decisions Use data in grade-level, teacher, andparent meetingsMotivate staff for optimum success without overwhelming themThis authoritative text charts a straightforward course for strengthening students literacy skills and helping all youngsters become successful, enthusiastic readers. Review Quote SProvides a key to what RTI looks like in practice, showing how educators can use it to help students acquire and stay on course with reading skills. College-level education collections and principals need this. Details ISBN1412955068 Author Susan L. Hall Short Title IMPLEMENTING RESPONSE TO INTER Language English ISBN-10 1412955068 ISBN-13 9781412955065 Media Book Format Hardcover Illustrations Yes Country of Publication United States Edited by Susan L. Hall Place of Publication Thousand Oaks Affiliation 95 Percent Group, Inc. DOI 10.1604/9781412955065 UK Release Date 2008-02-05 NZ Release Date 2008-02-05 US Release Date 2008-02-05 Imprint Corwin Press Inc Pages 160 Publisher SAGE Publications Inc Year 2008 Publication Date 2008-02-05 Subtitle A Principal′s Guide Alternative 9781412955072 DEWEY 371.9 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2008-02-04 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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