What is Response to Intervention (RTI)?

Response to Intervention (RTI) is a multi-tiered system of support designed to help students who are struggling academically or behaviorally. It’s a proactive approach that focuses on early identification and intervention, aiming to prevent students from falling further behind. Instead of waiting for students to fail before providing support, RTI provides increasingly intensive interventions based on the student’s individual needs and progress monitoring. The key is to identify struggling learners early and provide support before they require special education services.

The Three Tiers of RTI

RTI typically consists of three tiers, each offering a