"Mary Howard, author of RTI from All Sides, talks with Heinemann consultant Judy Wallis about RTI and what it means for teaching. She shares 7 keys to success and emphasizes the importance of high-quality instruction, sensible assessment, professional development, and materials that support flexible implementation."
(http://www.heinemann.com/podcastDetail.aspx?id=5)
Response to Intervention is a Hot Topic right now in literacy education. I thought this podcast was a great resource in explaining the purpose behind the RTI process and what it's benefits are. Mary Howard makes some really good points about not using the RTI process as "a scripted program" and that we need to make informed instructional decisions as the expert. She also talked about the importance of tier 1 saying, "What happens at Tier 1 will largely impact how many kids will need support in tiers 2 and 3...We need to provide quality instruction from the beginning and not just when children start to struggle." I think these are some good thoughts to ponder with this process as I think many teachers are feeling overwhelmed in implementing all tiers. I think the important thing to keep in mind is that the ultimate goal is to improve the quality of instruction for all students. What are your thoughts?
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