Big Walnut uses a Response to Intervention (RTI) approach in order to meet the needs of each of our students. The RTI approach involves the early identification and support of students with learning and/or behavioral needs. We understand that early reading and math skills are crucial to a child’s success. Because of this, we are committed to providing intervention support services to any student who is not meeting expectations in these areas. The RTI process begins with high-quality instruction in the general education classroom and the universal screening of all children in order to determine who needs intervention and/or enrichment. The goal of RTI is for the school to intervene, or step in, and help students before they fall too far behind.
- What grades use the RTI approach?
- Grades K-8, with a modified approach in 9-12
- How often do we screen all students?
- 3 times per year in grades K-8
- What assessments do we use to universally screen all of our K-8 students?
- mCLASS (K-3)
- i-Ready (3-4)
- STAR (5-8)
- What research-based programs do we use to deliver intervention services?
- K-4 Reading: Sonday System, Barton
- 5-8 Reading: Sonday System, Barton, Making Connections
- K-8 Math: Small group instruction, based on specific skill gaps, delivered by the general education teacher, math tutor, and/or intervention specialist
- 9-12: RTI Team develops individualized intervention plans for students in need of support
- Who is responsible for delivering intervention instruction and support?
- In addition to our intervention specialists at each building, each of our K-8 schools has designated reading and/or math tutors who spend their day teaching small groups of 2-5 students who need additional support.