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Myth 1: RtI is an initiative that exists outside of the core curriculum RtI is entirely dependent upon core curriculum. Imagine what happens if core is not strong and an intervention brings someone back to grade-level performance. They will just begin to wane again. Great RtI programs have great core curriculum Myth 2: RtI programs should be based on a triangle Triangles look solely at one-side of the coin and do not take in to account gifted learners. The shape associate with RtI needs to be a diamond. Myth 3: RtI should focus on struggling learners RtI should focus on the needs of any student whose needs are not met by general education curriculum Myth 4: RtI tiers should have pre-set percentages Every RtI system is different – you must listen to and prepare based on the needs of your students, your school – NOT a pre-packaged program Myth 5: Universal screener must be a standardized assessment Universal means it must apply to all kids – don’t local grades or standards- based measures do that? Myth 6: Students showing growth means that RtI has been effective Students must show ‘catch-up’ growth in traditional RtI systems for the system to be successful Myth 7: RtI is new RtI has been around since the 1970’s, but made more popularized when mentioned in renewal of IDEA Myth 8: RtI is a Special Education initiative Completely false – RtI is not a Special Education initiative PJ Caposey | @principalpc [email protected] |www.pjcaposey.com | (815) 980 – 0310 Top 10 RtI Myths
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Myth 1: RtI is an initiative that exists outside of the core curriculumRtI is entirely dependent upon core curriculum. Imagine what happens if core is not strong and an intervention brings someone back to grade-level performance. They will just begin to wane again. Great RtI programs have great core curriculum
Myth 2: RtI programs should be based on a triangleTriangles look solely at one-side of the coin and do not take in to account gifted learners. The shape associate with RtI needs to be a diamond.
Myth 3: RtI should focus on struggling learnersRtI should focus on the needs of any student whose needs are not met by general education curriculum
Myth 4: RtI tiers should have pre-set percentagesEvery RtI system is different – you must listen to and prepare based on the needs of your students, your school – NOT a pre-packaged program
Myth 5: Universal screener must be a standardized assessmentUniversal means it must apply to all kids – don’t local grades or standards-based measures do that?
Myth 6: Students showing growth means that RtI has been effectiveStudents must show ‘catch-up’ growth in traditional RtI systems for the system to be successful
Myth 7: RtI is newRtI has been around since the 1970’s, but made more popularized when mentioned in renewal of IDEA
Myth 8: RtI is a Special Education initiativeCompletely false – RtI is not a Special Education initiative
Myth 9: Elementary RtI should look the same as Secondary RtIIn theory it could, but secondary RtI is much more fluid and complex. Attempting to transfer the elementary model to the secondary level without critically analyzing all elements is unwise
Myth 10: RtI has to be a ‘cost’ initiativeCost in terms of time – yes, but cost in terms of programs and personnel – no.
PJ Caposey |
[email protected] |www.pjcaposey.com | (815) 980 – 0310
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