RTI Assessment Essentials for Struggling Learners

RTI Assessment Essentials for Struggling Learners
Author: John J. Hoover
Publisher: Corwin Press
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2009-01-21
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1412969530

"This book uses a practical approach to early intervention for struggling learners, while keeping in mind the cultural and linguistic considerations for English language learners. Applying the RTI strategies in this book takes the guesswork out of educating students and reduces referrals to special education due to lack of instruction."-Robert Raymond, Senior School Improvement Instruction SpecialistOffice of Special Education Initiatives, New York City Department of EducationAssess students accurately to make informed instructional and eligibility decisions!Effective and ongoing assessment processes are crucial for making important decisions about the education of at-risk and struggling students. This practical book presents K-12 educators with a comprehensive overview of the three primary types of assessment within multitiered Response to Intervention (RTI) models: universal screening, progress monitoring, and diagnostic assessment for special education. This resource establishes the foundation for assessment in RTI and provides practical suggestions for implementing universal screening and progress monitoring to make informed instructional decisions. The author identifies the role of RTI in determining student eligibility for special education services and discusses effective assessment decision-making processes, including roles and responsibilities of different team members. This book also:Provides detailed coverage of specific assessment methods and practices, including Curriculum-Based MeasurementAddresses important topics related to RTI, including fidelity of implementationPresents RTI assessment needs of culturally and linguistically diverse learners Includes tables, figures, and reproducible forms and PowerPoint slides to facilitate training and implementationRTI Assessment Essentials for Struggling Learners is a valuable guide for members of RTI teams looking to expand their expertise in meeting the needs of all students.

Reading Assessment in an RTI Framework

Reading Assessment in an RTI Framework
Author: Katherine A. Dougherty Stahl
Publisher: Guilford Press
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2012-10-09
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1462508464

From leading experts, this indispensable resource presents a practical model for conducting reading assessments for screening, diagnosis, and progress monitoring in each of the three tiers of response to intervention (RTI). K-8 teachers and school personnel are guided to use norm-referenced, informal, and curriculum-based measures to assess key components of reading development and make informed choices about instruction. The book describes how to survey existing assessment practices in a school and craft a systematic plan for improvement; reproducible tools include a 10-page RTI Assessment Audit that can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. See also Assessment for Reading Instruction, Third Edition, which explains the fundamentals of assessment and provides essential hands-on tools.

Implementing Response-to-Intervention to Address the Needs of English-Language Learners

Implementing Response-to-Intervention to Address the Needs of English-Language Learners
Author: Holly S. Hudspath-Niemi
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2013-06-26
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1136257136

There is considerable concern surrounding the complex issue of how to meet the learning needs of English-language learners within general and special education programs. Implementing Response-to-Intervention to Address the Needs of English-Language Learners increases school psychologists’ knowledge of intervention strategies related to ELLs, through its examination of the challenges associated with evaluating ELLs and by providing a collaborative framework to enhance educational identification and placement in special education. It accomplishes this by incorporating research-based intervention approaches for ELLs and offering a comprehensive guide to the processes and tools that school teams should consider when utilizing a response to intervention model to support the academic and behavioral needs of ELLs. With a strong focus on alternative assessment, collaboration, and parental involvement, this volume in a definitive touchstone in the quest to provide culturally responsive pedagogy and appropriate adapted classroom instruction for English-language learners of various proficiency levels.

Response to Intervention in Math

Response to Intervention in Math
Author: Paul J. Riccomini
Publisher: Corwin Press
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2010
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1412966353

Provides educators with instructions on applying response-to-intervention (RTI) while teaching and planning curriculum for students with learning disabilities.

Cultural Validity in Assessment

Cultural Validity in Assessment
Author: María del Rosario Basterra
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 317
Release: 2011-04-12
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1136965971

This guide for educators looks at major issues in language testing and provides knowledge, techniques, and strategies to design and implement assessments for use in classrooms that maximize fairness and validity for all students.

Medical Education and Ethics: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Medical Education and Ethics: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 1606
Release: 2016-09-27
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1522509798

As the healthcare industry continues to expand, a higher volume of new professionals must be integrated into the field. Providing these professionals with a quality education will likewise ensure the further progress and advancements in the medical field. Medical Education and Ethics: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications presents a compendium of contemporary research on the educational practices and ethical considerations in the medical industry. This multi-volume work contains pedagogical frameworks, emerging trends, case studies, and technological innovations essential for optimizing medical education initiatives. This comprehensive publication is a pivotal resource for medical professionals, upper-level students, researchers, and practitioners.

Teacher Education: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Teacher Education: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 1699
Release: 2016-05-19
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1522501657

Educators play a significant role in the intellectual and social development of children and young adults. Next-generation teachers can only be as strong as their own educational foundation which serves to cultivate their knowledge of the learning process, uncover best practices in the field of education, and employ leadership abilities that will inspire students of all ages. Teacher Education: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications explores the current state of pre-service teacher programs as well as continuing education initiatives for in-service educators. Emphasizing the growing role of technology in teacher skill development and training as well as key teaching methods and pedagogical developments, this multi-volume work compiles research essential to higher education professionals and administrators, educational software developers, and researchers studying pre-service and in-service teacher training.

Response to Intervention

Response to Intervention
Author: John J. Hoover
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Curriculum change
ISBN: 9780137034833

Designed as a blueprint for improving abilities to provide research-based curriculum and evidence-based interventions to all K-12 learners, Response to Intervention Models: Curricular Implications and Interventions will empower educators to select, implement, differentiate and evaluate the curricula and interventions necessary to meet the needs of all learners. This book provides educators, who already have some understanding of the basics of Response to Intervention (RTI) with value-added content and tools to successfully deliver highly productive and results-driven curriculum for all learners. The nine chapters in this book are designed to collectively produce the following six primary outcomes: 1.) Describe the critical role of curriculum implementation in RTI models 2). Deliver research-based curriculum and evidence-based interventions with fidelity 3). Lead or contribute to RTI curriculum implementation decision-making teams 4). Apply learner progress data to make necessary curriculum adjustments 5). Apply five key components of curriculum in teaching and learning and 6). Describe connections between response to intervention and special education decisions. The textbook is also divided into three interrelated sections: Section I discusses the foundation for implementing multi-tiered RTI curriculum in today's classrooms; Section II provides models for making effective RTI team decisions through collaboration among educators to best initiate curricular adjustments, differentiations and select the most appropriate tier of instruction; and Section III emphasizes the critical role differentiated instruction assumes within multi-tiered instruction, along with the significance of study skills, learning strategies and culturally responsive teaching to meet the RTI curricular needs of all learners. Readers are encouraged to reproduce all tools provided in the book as these are intended for direct use in the classroom and school environment to implement curriculum within RTI models. Once the school-wide framework of response to intervention is developed and initiated, practitioners must implement RTI on a daily basis in their classrooms. Response to Intervention Models: Curricular Implications and Interventions will equip pre-service and practicing teachers with the tools they need to successfully deliver high-quality core instruction to all students, with a strong knowledge of RTI and the expertise about curriculum under their belt.

Educational Leadership and Administration: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Educational Leadership and Administration: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 2224
Release: 2016-10-12
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1522516255

The delivery of quality education to students relies heavily on the actions of an institution’s administrative staff. Effective leadership strategies allow for the continued progress of modern educational initiatives. Educational Leadership and Administration: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications provides comprehensive research perspectives on the multi-faceted issues of leadership and administration considerations within the education sector. Emphasizing theoretical frameworks, emerging strategic initiatives, and future outlooks, this publication is an ideal reference source for educators, professionals, school administrators, researchers, and practitioners in the field of education.

Leadership and Personnel Management: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Leadership and Personnel Management: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 2308
Release: 2016-02-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1466696257

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