Using RTI for School Improvement: Raising Every Student’s Achievement Scores - Softcover

Shores, Cara F.; Chester, Kimberly B.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1412966418 ISBN 13: 9781412966412

Publisher: Corwin, 2008

Synopsis

A step-by-step approach for implementing RTI to improve schoolwide achievement!

This resource gives school and district leaders a comprehensive vision and framework for implementing RTI schoolwide and includes interventions and assessments for teachers. The authors take readers through a three-tiered RTI pyramid geared to provide effective instruction for all learners and develop interventions for at-risk and nonresponding students. The book presents:

• Reflective questions to help readers apply the information to their schools
• Charts, figures, and diagrams to illustrate key points
• Guidelines for developing action plans at school and district levels
• Practical suggestions for partnering with parents

About this title

About the Author

Cara Shores began her career as a special education teacher and taught children in both pullout and inclusive classrooms. Shores has trained thousands of teachers and administrators across the United States on practical strategies for inclusion, co-teaching, and increasing achievement for all students through differentiated instruction and RTI. She provides regional and national training for the Council for Exceptional Children. She is co-author of Response to Intervention: A Practical Guide for Every Teacher. Shores now serves as the president of Wesley Educational Services. She received her master’s degree and educational specialists’s degree from the University of West Georgia and has served as student support services coordinator and district director of special education.

Kim Chester served as a regular education teacher in an inclusive classroom for many years. During this time, she implemented effective principles of co-teaching and differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs in her classroom. After her youngest child was born with cerebral palsy, she went back to school to receive her MEd in special education from Kennesaw State University. Currently, she works as a parent mentor in her local school system, as a region AYP consultant, and an educational consultant for Wesley Educational Services. In addition, Chester serves on various committees, including the Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities in Georgia. She enjoys working with students and teachers in classroom settings and providing practical strategies for raising student achievement through inclusion, co-teaching, differentiated instruction, behavior management, and RTI.

Review

"The straightforward nature of the text will be appealing to practicing general and special education teachers." -- Debi Gartland, Professor of Special Education Published On: 2008-03-18

"This book does a good job of addressing the issues and challenges I have experienced during my career as teacher, staff developer, and administrator. The authors seek to inform and establish understanding." -- Susan N. Imamura, Retired Principal Published On: 2008-03-18

"Provides teachers with a comprehensive explanation of RTI and strategies to help teachers implement the process successfully. Examples and cases studies provide teachers and administration with vivid illustrations of how the RTI process can be implemented to support all children’s learning." -- Michelle Barnea, Early Childhood Consultant Published On: 2008-03-19

"Shores and Chester offer clear instructions and sage advice that will fast-forward the widespread adoption of RTI, ultimately providing ALL of our children with better chances for academic success." -- Jim Grant, Educational Consultant, Author Published On: 2008-04-23

Edition details

• Publisher: Corwin
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1412966418
• ISBN 13: 9781412966412
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 232