I will chime in with Susan regarding the need for additional staff for intervention. Our district has chosen to see Tier 2 (additional instruction for the struggling student) as the classroom teacher's role. I feel that perspective actually null and voids the whole intention of RtI. In order to truly do this in a different and more effective way than we have in the past the RtI model needs to include additional staff with EXPERTISE in literacy (knowledge of assessments and ability to diagnose and address weaknesses). At the middle school level I wish we could have this intervention offered as an elective to those who qualify. But alas right now our school counselors lead the RtI meetings and basically teachers leave being told what else they need to do, despite the fact that they went in saying "this child needs additional help that I can not provide in the regular classroom". I see teachers no longer seeking help for these students. Sadly this new model, which was supposed to improve services for the struggling learner is actually going to hinder that process. IMHO Gina _________________________________________________________________ Now you can invite friends from Facebook and other groups to join you on Windows Live™ Messenger. Add now. https://www.invite2messenger.net/im/?source=TXT_EML_WLH_AddNow_Now _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org.
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