A powerpoint presentation created from the article "Cultural considerations with Response to Intervention models.” This presentation discusses the roles of each tier in the RTI process and shows the pyramid RTI model.

1. RESPONSE TO
INTERVENTION:
TIERS OF INTERVENTION
Cultural Considerations with Response to
Intervention Models

2. Tier One

What is tier one instruction?
 Held
in the general education classroom
 High standards of instruction
 Culturally responsive
 Students continually progress monitored

3. Tier One

Two essential components of a Tier One
Classroom:
 Evidence-based
 Instruction
attributes
interventions
by teachers with culturally responsive

4. Tier One

Teachers should continually focus on
professional development, seeking out
teaching methods that have proven effective

Teachers should also research new ways to
assess knowledge, particularly in language
and literacy. This is essential in the delivery of
intervention programs.

5. Tier Two

What is tier two instruction?
 Students
move to tier two after a period of not
making progress with tier one interventions
delivered with fidelity.
 Tier two instruction provides intensive intervention
that supports the general curriculum

6. Tier Two
•
For students who are irresponsive to tier two
support, tier two may be the point at which special
education is considered.

7. Tier Three

What is tier three instruction?
 This
phase of instruction includes a referral to
Teacher Assistance Teams (SST).
 Teams
should be made up of a diversity of
teachers, including an ESL teacher.
 The student should be observed in a variety of
environments.

8. Tier Four

Special education is classified as tier four.
Instruction is even more specifically tailored to
intensive students
 Special education assistance is ongoing and is
not limited to a set number of weeks as in tiers
two and three.
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