Thomas J. Lahey Elementary School

RTI

“What is RTI?

Rigorous implementation of RTI includes a combination of high quality, culturally and linguistically responsive instruction; assessment; and evidence-based intervention. Comprehensive RTI implementation will contribute to more meaningful identification of learning and behavioral problems, improve instructional quality, provide all students with the best opportunities to succeed in school, and assist with the identification of learning disabilities and other disabilities.”

From the National Center on Response to Intervention web site.

At Thomas J. Lahey Elementary School, reading intervention follows an RtI model.  All students are regularly assessed in reading to determine areas of strength and areas of need.  When deemed necessary, students are placed in small reading intervention groups to work with a literacy specialist.  While the instructional intervention is in process, data is continuously gathered to monitor student growth and plan appropriate instruction.  Literacy specialists and classroom teachers work as a team when addressing students’ instructional needs.  When the necessary progress has been demonstrated by students receiving reading intervention, the intervention is concluded and the student is provided the opportunity to demonstrate his/her reading independence within the whole classroom setting.  Students who demonstrate larger gaps of understanding with their reading can be placed in groups receiving more intensive reading instruction.

With an RtI program in place, students at TJL have the opportunity to receive the appropriate reading instruction for their individual needs.