The document discusses GCMS Elementary's implementation of Response to Intervention (RtI) to address low reading scores, with only 75% of students meeting state standards. The school introduced RtI to provide students with tools to increase their reading success through data-driven assessment and targeted instruction. The core components of their RtI implementation included a multi-tiered model of instruction, a problem-solving method, integrated data collection and assessments, and a focus on the five elements of reading instruction. The school assessed students using DIBELS and MAP assessments and provided interventions in increasing intensities to students based on their risk levels and needs. While proud of initial gains, the school remained committed to ongoing improvement and helping more students succeed