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06/01/2026

RTI in Middle & High School

It looks different after elementary - and many schools drop it.

- Scheduling challenges: Fitting intervention into 6-period days

- Content-area literacy: RTI for science/social studies comprehension

- Credit recovery vs. RTI: How they differ

- Behavior + academics: When disengagement masks skill gaps

- Transition planning: Using RTI data for post-secondary goals

05/31/2026

RTI Roadblocks: ‘Stuck in Tier 2’

If your child’s been in RTI for 6+ months with no progress, listen up.

• “RTI purgatory” is real — and not okay
• Denied eval? Use this: “Per 34 CFR §300.301(b), I’m requesting a full evaluation”
• Fidelity check: Ask “How often is the group actually meeting?”

CT, TX, and CA all do RTI differently. Check your state department of education guidance.

05/30/2026

Who’s On Your RTI Team?
You should know these 5 people by name
• Teacher: Runs Tier 1 + collects data
• Interventionist: Delivers Tier 2/3
• School Psych: Helps interpret data, doesn’t just test
• Admin: Makes sure there’s time/staff for interventions
• YOU: Parents are required team members. Show up.
Not sure who to email?
Start with the classroom teacher + interventionist

05/29/2026

RTI for Behavior: It’s Not Just ‘Bad Kids:

Behavior RTI = PBIS. And it works when done right

• Tier 1: Clear school-wide rules. “Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Responsible”

• Tier 2: Check-In/Check-Out, social skills groups, mentor

• Tier 3: FBA + BIP — a detective report for behavior, plus a plan

Data here = office referrals, point sheets, not just “teacher opinion”

05/28/2026

RTI for Reading: The 80% Case:

80% of RTI referrals are for reading. Here’s why

• Science of Reading + RTI: Tier 1 = phonics for all. Tier 2 = targeted decoding/fluency groups

• Dyslexia red flags: Trouble with rhyming, letter sounds, family history

• At home: Read with them 15 min/day — don’t drill what they’re learning in Tier 2

Ask your school which screener they use: DIBELS, AIMSweb, or FastBridge?

05/27/2026

RTI vs IEP vs 504 — No More Confusion:

Yes, your child can have RTI and an IEP at the same time

• RTI: General ed help, no legal rights, anyone can get it

• 504: Civil rights law, accommodations for disability

• IEP: Special ed law, specialized instruction + services

School can’t say “we need more RTI data” to delay your eval request. You can ask anytime.

05/26/2026

RTI Data Made Simple:

Those squiggly line graphs? Here’s how to read them in 10 seconds

• Universal screening: 3x/year check for all kids — like DIBELS for reading

• Progress monitoring: Weekly data checks if your child’s in Tier 2/3

• The rule: 6-8 data points to know if an intervention is working

Red flag = flat line for 4+ weeks. Time to change something.

05/25/2026

The 3 Tiers in 30 Seconds:

If your kid is in Tier 2, here’s what should be happening

• Tier 1: Strong core teaching for 100% of kids. Think: science of reading, clear behavior expectations

• Tier 2: Small groups, 3-5x/week, targeted skill gaps

• Tier 3: Intensive, individualized, often daily

Kids should move between tiers based on data, not the calendar

05/24/2026

RTI 101: What It Actually Is:

RTI is NOT a way to delay special ed. Period.

• RTI = 3-tier framework to give help early, not “wait to fail”

• IDEA 2004 says schools CAN use RTI, but can’t require it before evaluating

• It’s for all students — not just kids with suspected disabilities

Save this for your next IEP meeting 👇

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