Compare And Contrast The Rti Model
1. Compare and contrast the RTI model and the traditional method of identifying and serving struggling students.
RTI can early identify students that are struggling with grade level work. All students receive RTI based on the tiered system. RTI also allows the general education and special education teachers to work together for the benefit of the student. The traditional model is not able to identify students as early as RTI, which postpones the student from receiving the help he or she needs. This model also requires the student to receive special education services before intervention is given. Both models end goal is to afford students the help they need.
2. What are the two ways in which Tier 3 instruction differs from that provided in …show more content…
Both of these components are vital for RTI to be efficient and effective.
4. Imagine you are a second-grade teacher. A student in your class, Fatima, is struggling with reading. Fatima is from Egypt. What should you consider before referring her for special education services?
I should consider that her struggles might be attributed to her prior culture. Fatima should be referred to ESL first and then I should collaborate with the ESL instructor. This should help me to make a more informed decision about Fatima’s future.
5. If Fatima is referred for special education services, describe at least two things you would do to ensure that her parents are informed of their rights as parents.
I would first have an interpreter in all the meetings going forward. This would allow them to understand and engage in the meeting. Second, I would try to have all paperwork written in English and their native language. This would allow them to, again, understand what was being given to them and maybe help them associate words from their native language with English words. Hopefully, both methods would increase parent participation in the student’s
RTI can early identify students that are struggling with grade level work. All students receive RTI based on the tiered system. RTI also allows the general education and special education teachers to work together for the benefit of the student. The traditional model is not able to identify students as early as RTI, which postpones the student from receiving the help he or she needs. This model also requires the student to receive special education services before intervention is given. Both models end goal is to afford students the help they need.
2. What are the two ways in which Tier 3 instruction differs from that provided in …show more content…
Both of these components are vital for RTI to be efficient and effective.
4. Imagine you are a second-grade teacher. A student in your class, Fatima, is struggling with reading. Fatima is from Egypt. What should you consider before referring her for special education services?
I should consider that her struggles might be attributed to her prior culture. Fatima should be referred to ESL first and then I should collaborate with the ESL instructor. This should help me to make a more informed decision about Fatima’s future.
5. If Fatima is referred for special education services, describe at least two things you would do to ensure that her parents are informed of their rights as parents.
I would first have an interpreter in all the meetings going forward. This would allow them to understand and engage in the meeting. Second, I would try to have all paperwork written in English and their native language. This would allow them to, again, understand what was being given to them and maybe help them associate words from their native language with English words. Hopefully, both methods would increase parent participation in the student’s