National Center on RTI new training modules

New Training Modules and Facilitator Resources

The National Center on Response to Intervention (NCRTI) has released a number of customizable training modules to support RTI implementation, training, professional development, and evaluation. The modules should be delivered by a trained, knowledgeable professional and are designed as a component of comprehensive professional development that includes supplemental coaching and ongoing support. The modules include PowerPoint presentations with speaker’s notes for use by the trainer and activities and handouts for use during the training. Many of the modules also have an accompanying training manual.

Facilitator's Guide
To assist facilitators of NCRTI training modules, the NCRTI has developed a Facilitator's Guide that provides information on how the modules are set up and their components, information about delivering the modules including the audience, customizing the modules to fit the audience, engaging the participants, preparing for the training, and strategies for presenting. The guide also includes appendices with checklists and other resources to assist the facilitator. You can view the Facilitator's Guideon the NCRTI's website.

RTI Implementer Series Training Modules

The NCRTI developed three training modules for beginning implementers of Response to Intervention (RTI). These modules are intended to provide foundational knowledge about the essential components of RTI and to build an understanding about the importance of RTI implementation. The modules were designed to be delivered in the following sequence: Screening, Progress Monitoring, and Multi-Level Prevention System. The fourth essential component, Data-Based Decision Making, is embedded throughout the three modules. You can view the training modulesat:

RTI Implementer Series Module 1: Screening
RTI Implementer Series Module 2: Progress Monitoring
RTI Implementer Series Module 3: Multi-level Prevention System

Things to Consider When Developing an RTI Evaluation Plan
The NCRTI has developed this training modulefor teams implementing a response to intervention (RTI) framework and planning to evaluate their RTI model. This module provides a rationale for conducting an RTI evaluation, information on measuring fidelity of implementation, activities for applying new knowledge, discussion questions for team planning time, and gives examples of tools and data that can be used to measure indicators of RTI success. You can view the training moduleon the NCRTI’s website.

Implementing Response to Intervention (RTI)
The Implementing RTI training moduledeveloped by the NCRTI illustrates how using effective implementation strategies is critical for successful RTI outcomes and provides guidance for districts and schools at any stage of implementation. The module provides advice on how to avoid common implementation pitfalls and highlights the importance of implementing with fidelity and using data to inform decision making at each implementation stage. The module includes activities that encourage teams to think critically about their district or school’s RTI implementation and how to improve it. You can view the training moduleand activities on the NCRTI’s website.

Selecting and Developing Technical Assistance Resources: Things to Consider
This training module discusses considerations pertaining to identifying and selecting technical assistance resources to support RTI implementation. Participants will have an opportunity to identify existing and needed technical assistance resources at the local level and also develop a plan for selecting and developing needed resources in target areas. You can view the training moduleon the NCRTI’s website.

Developing an RTI Professional Development Plan: Things to Consider
This module is designed to help participants plan effective and appropriate professional development based on research, data, and best practices. Through the module participants will increase their understanding of the necessary considerations for developing a professional development plan, increase awareness of available professional development tools, and draft a professional development plan. You can view the training moduleon the NCRTI’s website.

Self-paced Learning Modules

RTI Implementer Series Self-paced Learning Modules
NCRTI has developed a series of 11 self-paced learning moduleswith embedded handouts and activities based on NCRTI training modules. These learning modules are intended to provide foundational knowledge about the essential components of RTI and to build an understanding about the importance of RTI implementation. The series covers the following topics:

• What is RTI?
• What is Screening?
• What is Progress Monitoring?
• What is the Multi-Level Prevention System?
• Implementing RTI
• Understanding Types of Assessments within an RTI Framework
• Using Screening Data for Decision Making
• Using Progress Monitoring Data for Decision Making
• IDEA and the Multi-Level Prevention System
• Establishing a Screening Process
• Selecting Evidence-Based Practices

Each of the learning modules includes a live and downloadable version, a transcript of the module, an accompanying PowerPoint presentation, handouts, and a training manual. View the learning modules and the accompanying resourceson the NCRTI website.

A Note from the NCRTI

Since 2007, NCRTI has provided technical assistance (TA) to build the capacity of states to assist districts in implementing and evaluating proven models of response to intervention. Through our work, we have identified essential components of tiered instruction based on our synthesis of relevant research and have developed tools and approaches that help states, districts, and schools build and assess their capacity to implement tiered academic instruction with fidelity. The intensive TA supports we’ve provided have included customized training, assistance with developing guidance documents, and on-site and distance supports, and have allowed more than a dozen states to build their capacity to effectively implement multi-tiered, data-driven instructional programs. As many of you are aware, our five year grant from the Office of Special Education Programs ended July 31. Although the NCRTI’s federal funding has end, we will continue to provide technical assistance on RTI on a fee for service basis. Those interested in receiving technical assistance can still make requests through our website. However, it is important to understand that requesting states and districts will be asked to cover the costs of the TA, including travel costs and daily rates of any speakers or trainers. In addition, we will be adding resources, such as those in this newsletter, to our website over the next several months and our website, which currently contains over 1500 resources, will continue to be available to you at no charge. The state database, progress monitoring tools chart, and the instructional interventions tools chart will continue to be available, through the National Center on Intensive Intervention. On behalf of the entire staff of the NCRTI, it has been a pleasure to work with you all and we hope we can continue to meet your needs.

This is the National Center on Response to Intervention's monthly e-newsletter, the RTI Responder. We share the latest research findings about RTI, related information from our partners and the federal Technical Assistance and Dissemination network, as well as the policies, strategies, and techniques that states have developed to implement an RTI model. We hope that you find this newsletter pertinent and informative.

The National Center on RTI Staff

Washington DC
1000 Thomas Jefferson Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20007
Tel:(202)403-5000
Fax: (202) 403-5001

Self-paced Learning Modules

RTI Implementer Series Self-paced Learning Modules
NCRTI has developed a series of 11 self-paced learning moduleswith embedded handouts and activities based on NCRTI training modules. These learning modules are intended to provide foundational knowledge about the essential components of RTI and to build an understanding about the importance of RTI implementation. The series covers the following topics:

• What is RTI?
• What is Screening?
• What is Progress Monitoring?
• What is the Multi-Level Prevention System?
• Implementing RTI
• Understanding Types of Assessments within an RTI Framework
• Using Screening Data for Decision Making
• Using Progress Monitoring Data for Decision Making
• IDEA and the Multi-Level Prevention System
• Establishing a Screening Process
• Selecting Evidence-Based Practices

Each of the learning modules includes a live and downloadable version, a transcript of the module, an accompanying PowerPoint presentation, handouts, and a training manual. View the learning modules and the accompanying resourceson the NCRTI website.

A Note from the NCRTI

Since 2007, NCRTI has provided technical assistance (TA) to build the capacity of states to assist districts in implementing and evaluating proven models of response to intervention. Through our work, we have identified essential components of tiered instruction based on our synthesis of relevant research and have developed tools and approaches that help states, districts, and schools build and assess their capacity to implement tiered academic instruction with fidelity. The intensive TA supports we’ve provided have included customized training, assistance with developing guidance documents, and on-site and distance supports, and have allowed more than a dozen states to build their capacity to effectively implement multi-tiered, data-driven instructional programs. As many of you are aware, our five year grant from the Office of Special Education Programs ended July 31. Although the NCRTI’s federal funding has end, we will continue to provide technical assistance on RTI on a fee for service basis. Those interested in receiving technical assistance can still make requests through our website. However, it is important to understand that requesting states and districts will be asked to cover the costs of the TA, including travel costs and daily rates of any speakers or trainers. In addition, we will be adding resources, such as those in this newsletter, to our website over the next several months and our website, which currently contains over 1500 resources, will continue to be available to you at no charge. The state database, progress monitoring tools chart, and the instructional interventions tools chart will continue to be available, through the National Center on Intensive Intervention. On behalf of the entire staff of the NCRTI, it has been a pleasure to work with you all and we hope we can continue to meet your needs.

This is the National Center on Response to Intervention's monthly e-newsletter, the RTI Responder. We share the latest research findings about RTI, related information from our partners and the federal Technical Assistance and Dissemination network, as well as the policies, strategies, and techniques that states have developed to implement an RTI model. We hope that you find this newsletter pertinent and informative.

The National Center on RTI Staff

Washington DC
1000 Thomas Jefferson Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20007
Tel:(202)403-5000
Fax: (202) 403-5001

Self-paced Learning Modules

RTI Implementer Series Self-paced Learning Modules
NCRTI has developed a series of 11 self-paced learning moduleswith embedded handouts and activities based on NCRTI training modules. These learning modules are intended to provide foundational knowledge about the essential components of RTI and to build an understanding about the importance of RTI implementation. The series covers the following topics:

• What is RTI?
• What is Screening?
• What is Progress Monitoring?
• What is the Multi-Level Prevention System?
• Implementing RTI
• Understanding Types of Assessments within an RTI Framework
• Using Screening Data for Decision Making
• Using Progress Monitoring Data for Decision Making
• IDEA and the Multi-Level Prevention System
• Establishing a Screening Process
• Selecting Evidence-Based Practices

Each of the learning modules includes a live and downloadable version, a transcript of the module, an accompanying PowerPoint presentation, handouts, and a training manual. View the learning modules and the accompanying resourceson the NCRTI website.

A Note from the NCRTI

Since 2007, NCRTI has provided technical assistance (TA) to build the capacity of states to assist districts in implementing and evaluating proven models of response to intervention. Through our work, we have identified essential components of tiered instruction based on our synthesis of relevant research and have developed tools and approaches that help states, districts, and schools build and assess their capacity to implement tiered academic instruction with fidelity. The intensive TA supports we’ve provided have included customized training, assistance with developing guidance documents, and on-site and distance supports, and have allowed more than a dozen states to build their capacity to effectively implement multi-tiered, data-driven instructional programs. As many of you are aware, our five year grant from the Office of Special Education Programs ended July 31. Although the NCRTI’s federal funding has end, we will continue to provide technical assistance on RTI on a fee for service basis. Those interested in receiving technical assistance can still make requests through our website. However, it is important to understand that requesting states and districts will be asked to cover the costs of the TA, including travel costs and daily rates of any speakers or trainers. In addition, we will be adding resources, such as those in this newsletter, to our website over the next several months and our website, which currently contains over 1500 resources, will continue to be available to you at no charge. The state database, progress monitoring tools chart, and the instructional interventions tools chart will continue to be available, through the National Center on Intensive Intervention. On behalf of the entire staff of the NCRTI, it has been a pleasure to work with you all and we hope we can continue to meet your needs.

This is the National Center on Response to Intervention's monthly e-newsletter, the RTI Responder. We share the latest research findings about RTI, related information from our partners and the federal Technical Assistance and Dissemination network, as well as the policies, strategies, and techniques that states have developed to implement an RTI model. We hope that you find this newsletter pertinent and informative.

The National Center on RTI Staff

Washington DC
1000 Thomas Jefferson Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20007
Tel:(202)403-5000
Fax: (202) 403-5001