Dr. Ogonosky has developed a system for implementing RtI that works and can be applied in any size district with the resources available. In this second edition of The Response to Intervention Handbook, Dr. Ogonosky shares her vast experience in helping educators in school districts achieve extraordinary results through RtI. The book guides administrators and teachers through a seamless three-tier process that is timely and cost efficient. The book will also help parents and educational leaders or specialists understand their roles in the process.
When the first edition of this book was produced 10 years ago, RtI was a relatively new concept being introduced to administrators and teachers. Therefore, the book was designed to help them implement RtI in a practical way, starting with conceptualizing the primary features of the process. This new edition has been revised to provide additional insight into RtI, which has not changed in theory since its original design. New examples and further clarification have been added to help districts work to build and to sustain the process.
The RtI Handbook introduces theory and underlying philosophy. It further provides a guide to laying the foundations for implementing and sustaining RtI successfully using the three tiers and then developing the necessary supports for successful problem solving. Embedded in the chapters are “Lessons Learned” sections to help connect the theory presented to real-life examples of successes (and missteps to avoid). The RtI Handbook also comes with a variety of useful forms and documents, appendixes with common questions, a glossary and list of useful references.