In California, Response to Instruction and Intervention (RtI²) is a systematic, data-driven approach to instruction that benefits every student. California has expanded the notion of Response to Instruction and Intervention. RtI² is meant to communicate the full spectrum of instruction - from general core to supplemental or intensive - to meet the academic and behavioral needs of students. RtI² integrates resources from general education, categorical programs, and special education through a comprehensive system of core instruction and interventions to benefit every student (CDE 2008).

Core Components

1. High quality classroom instruction
   
2. Research-based instruction
   
3. Universal screening
   
4. Continuous classroom progress monitoring
   
5. Research-based interventions
   
6. Progress monitoring during instruction and interventions
   
7. Fidelity of program implementation
   
8. Staff development and collaboration
   
9. Parent involvement
   
10. Specific Learning Disability Determination

For more complete description, download
State Superintendent Jack O’Connell Nov. 2008 Letter (PDF)
RTI_CDE_Letter Nov08.pdf

RtI² Core Principles (NASDSE, 2006)

• We can effectively teach all children
• Intervene early
• Use a multi-tiered model of service delivery
• Use a problem-solving methodology
• Use researched-based, scientifically validated interventions/instruction
• Monitor student progress to inform instruction
• Use data to make decisions
• Use assessments for three different purposes: (1) screening; (2) diagnostics; and (3) progress monitoring

Learn more
Schoolwide Tiered Systems
References

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