RTI TIER I INTERVENTION STRATEGIES
Reading Fluency / Comprehension / Math· Oral rereading
· Buddy reading
· RN computer
· Use trackers to keep place
· Choral reading
· Echo reading
· Reading phones-listen to self reading
· Send books home for extra practice
· Practice at independent reading level
· Extra direct instruction
· Sight word drill
· Read to younger student
· RAZ kids
Progress Monitoring Options:
· Weekly 1-minute timed readings
(Read Naturally paper copies, Read Naturally computer program)
Writing
· Brainstorm topic together
· Start with picture book read aloud
· Proofreading checklist
· Provide exemplar
· Short, daily writing tasks
· Write notes to student that require a response
· Visual cues (letter strips, high frequency words, individual dictionary)
· Reduce assignment size
· Graphic organizers
· Enlarge material to be copied
· Use different mediums to write with and on
Progress Monitoring Options:
· Choose focus area and monitor through weekly work samples
· Weekly timed writing for word fluency / · Activate/ access prior knowledge
· Set purpose for reading
· Provide books at independent reading level
· Break down readings to smaller sections
· Coding text
· Retell story
· Written predictions, compare with story
· Write short summaries after sections or passages
· Brainstorm topic prior to reading
· Graphic organizers
· High interest reading materials
· Simplify written directions
· Highlight key words
Progress Monitoring Options:
· Weekly comprehension passages
(Reading A to Z, Read Naturally, Fresh Reads)
· Weekly work samples / · Chunk assignments into parts
· Rewrite equations with labels
· Group problem solving
· Restate problem in own words
· Highlight “key” /”cue” words
· Break problem down into steps
· Use manipulatives/tools
(ie hundreds chart…)
· Picture cues
· Check list to follow steps in solving word problems
· Color code problems for different operations (eventually fade out)
· Reformat layout for each type of problem
· Reduce assignment size
· Less problems on one page
· Extended time
· Daily drill for computation
· Pre-teach concept/skills
· Small group for ______
______times per week
______minutes per session
______weeks
· Provide output expectations (length/# of times/skill level) and/or homework expectation
Progress Monitoring Options:
· Weekly timed computation (FASTT math, Otter Creek, Mad Minute)
· Weekly work samples
· AIMSweb reports for concepts and problem solving
RTI TIER I INTERVENTION STRATEGIES
· shielded work area
· individual work area
· preferential seating
· physical environment/de-clutter
· small group
· redirection
· eye to eye
· 1:1 to initiate and complete work
· check in after directions given
· frequent check-ins
· visual cue to redirect
· praise
· reinforcement
· verbal prompts
· use specific language (Superflex)
· use less language
· break down tasks
· menus and lists
· word/ sentence isolation strips
· technology use
· timers – audio/visual
· headphones
· iPod (indiv. music)
· different options at rug
· breathing/relaxation
· standing vs. sitting
· active engagement
· movement breaks
· yoga
· Braingym
Under Advisement of OT
· seating accommodations (camp chair, rocking chair)
· weighted vests
· weighted pillow
· fidget
· wiggle wedge
· chair leg restraint bands
· therapy ball
· heavy work
· chewing gum chewy toys
· hard candy
· “engine” reminders
· grip on pencil / · preview and review lesson objectives
· break larger tasks into smaller tasks
· visuals of steps in task
· modify tasks
· individualized tasks/ system
· shorter assignments
· modify homework
· sequencing mapping
· sub-agendas for items
· scoring rubric for assignments
· criteria list
· require quality work
· individual work files
· work breaks
· check-ins
· repeat directions back to teacher
· 1 step directions given
· drop everything and reflect
· self-check lists
· extended work time
· clearly labeled work baskets
· organize work space
· organize backpack
· easily accessed supplies
· finished work box
· agenda on board
· daily schedule
· pictorials
· graphic organizers
· agenda books / calendars
· visuals
· stop light
· visual timers
· note start and end times
· best work bulletin board
· movement breaks
· music / · visual of day (predictable, organized class)
· teach acceptable behavior
· model acceptable behavior
· role play
· lessons on social skills
· provide student signal/cue to use when they need help (verbal or nonverbal)
· teach relaxation techniques
· quiet work area
· present lengthy instructions in smaller bits
· give one assignment at a time
· reduce assignment amounts
· extra help before and after school
· transition warnings
· classroom management system
· individual charts
· visuals (schedule, cards)
· praise, praise, praise
· weekly grab
· tangible rewards
o complement points
o warm and fuzzy jar
o sticker charts
o paper medals
o token economy
o preferred activity
· mystery behavior of the week
· star of the day
· talk it over corner
Progress Monitoring Options:
· Observation (timed comparison to peers, time on task, work completion: ___ out of ___ tasks, random sampling, self-monitoring checklist)
· Pre/Post Screenings (district screening tool, district rubric, SSIS tool)
Revised 6/12