Product Overview

From Jim Wright, founder of the definitive online RTI resource, www.interventioncentral.org, and author of several best-selling books on Response to Intervention, comes this new quick-reference laminated guide for teachers at any grade level. This convenient tool presents a variety of proven strategies and solutions for providing timely tier 1/classroom-level academic support to students who struggle with significant academic delays.

Features of the guide include the following:

A checklist of the essential elements of a supported instruction approach to make sure core instruction is accessible to students with diverse ability levels;
A chart of common academic problems, likely root causes, and recommended interventions;
Tips on scaffolding instruction to help students meet challenging learning goals;
Strategies for helping students retain skills and content;
Effective ways of communicating with students—including praise, growth-mindset statements, and wise feedback—that increase motivation.