Ms. Householder and Mrs. Kansagra
Response to Intervention (RTI)
Response to Intervention (RTI) may sound complicated, but it is a fairly simple process. All students from elementary through high school participate in the RTI process. It starts in the classroom (what we call Tier 1), where students receive core instruction. Gettysburg Montessori Charter School uses Wonders to deliver our core reading instruction and Eureka for math. At Tier 1, the teacher gathers data on the student’s performance within the classroom setting. Students performing below grade level may be referred by the classroom teacher for Tier 2 services. These services are performed by the RTI teacher in a small group setting, away from distractions of the regular classroom. Lessons are provided three to five days a week for approximately 30 minutes, based on individual student needs. If students make progress, they may move back to Tier 1, the classroom. If they are not making progress, they may be moved to Tier 3. Tier 3 means that the student will receive lessons every day for 30-40 minutes in an even smaller group setting. Depending on the growth of the student in this Tier, special education services may be recommended.
RTI is not a specific program or type of teaching. It is a proactive, data driven approach that measures students’ skills to determine further instructional interventions. The RTI process is very fluid and students enter and exit tiers based on data supported needs. Through the RTI process we can identify students who are in need of additional support and provide the supports they need to be successful.
Respectfully, Ms. Loren Householder and Mrs. Kansagra (GMCS RTI Team)
Response to Intervention (RTI) may sound complicated, but it is a fairly simple process. All students from elementary through high school participate in the RTI process. It starts in the classroom (what we call Tier 1), where students receive core instruction. Gettysburg Montessori Charter School uses Wonders to deliver our core reading instruction and Eureka for math. At Tier 1, the teacher gathers data on the student’s performance within the classroom setting. Students performing below grade level may be referred by the classroom teacher for Tier 2 services. These services are performed by the RTI teacher in a small group setting, away from distractions of the regular classroom. Lessons are provided three to five days a week for approximately 30 minutes, based on individual student needs. If students make progress, they may move back to Tier 1, the classroom. If they are not making progress, they may be moved to Tier 3. Tier 3 means that the student will receive lessons every day for 30-40 minutes in an even smaller group setting. Depending on the growth of the student in this Tier, special education services may be recommended.
RTI is not a specific program or type of teaching. It is a proactive, data driven approach that measures students’ skills to determine further instructional interventions. The RTI process is very fluid and students enter and exit tiers based on data supported needs. Through the RTI process we can identify students who are in need of additional support and provide the supports they need to be successful.
Respectfully, Ms. Loren Householder and Mrs. Kansagra (GMCS RTI Team)
