Jumpstart RTI

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 (R) (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.

Publisher's Acknowledgments About the Author Introduction Why This Book Is Needed Overview of the Contents 1. Ninety-five Percent of Students at Benchmark Is Achievable: A District Example New Approach What Level of Success Is Possible? Professional Development Next Steps Conclusion 2. Getting Ready Motivating Staff: ?Call to Action? Build Buy-In Create the RTI Team Planning Period Conclusion 3. Getting Started Create an Assessment Plan Select a Delivery Model Add Intervention Blocks Year 1: First Half Conclusion 4. Analyzing Data and Forming Groups Curriculum-Based Assessment Diagnostic Assessment Progress Monitoring Regrouping Cycle Systems to Manage the Data Year 1: Second Half Conclusion 5. Delivering Effective Intervention Instruction Characteristics of Effective Intervention Instruction Other Considerations Intervention Materials and Programs Conclusion 6. Initiating a Problem-Solving Process Grade-Level Team Meetings Problem-Solving Meetings RTI Team Meetings Conclusion 7. Referring a Student for Special Education Testing RTI and Special Education Change in Role of Special Education Staff Communication With Parents Conclusion Bibliography Index

"This book offers an excellent evidence-based, easy to follow program to ensure that all students excel to their fullest potential!" -- Barbara P. Misuraca, Exceptional Needs Educator "The author describes an RTI process that helps readers of every level increase their reading skills, including gifted and average readers as well as those who struggle." -- Kathy Tritz-Rhodes, Principal "This book provides strategies and useful tips on how a school can create a positive learning community with RTI practices that impact the learning lives of all students." -- Alice Hom, Principal