RtI-Response to Intervention
Response to Intervention (RtI) as Defined by the Colorado Department of Education:
Response to intervention is an approach that promotes a well-integrated system connecting general, compensatory, gifted and special education in providing high quality, standards-based instruction and intervention that is matched to students' academic, social-emotional and behavioral needs.
Core Principals of RtI-adpoted from the Colorado Department of Education:
- ALL Children can learn and achieve high standards as a result of effective teaching.
- All students must have access to a rigorous, standards-based curriculum and researched based instruction.
- Intervening at the earliest indication of need is necessary for student success (Pre K-12).
- A comprehensive system of tiered interventions is essential for addressing the full range of student needs.
- Student results improve when ongoing academic and behavioral performance data inform instructional decisions.
- Collaboration among educators, families and community members is the foundation for effective problem-solving and instructional decision making.
- On-going and meaningful involvement of families increases student success.
- All members of the school community must continue to gain knowledge and develop expertise in order to build capacity and sustainability of RtI.
- Effective leadership at all levels is crucial for the implementation of RtI.
Response to Intevention Link from the CDE website
Weld RE-4 Assessment/Intervention Form-English
Weld RE-4 Assessment/Intervention Form-Spanish