RtI....what is that????

RTI stands for Response to Intervention; it is a multi-tier approach to the early identification and support of students that are struggling and need additional support.  Each tier addresses three levels of need.  The role school counselors take in implementing RTI is assisting in designing and implementation of the program.  A comprehensive school counseling programs purpose it to meet the needs of all students through specific services activities, including Response to Intervention.  Another role the counselor takes in the RTI process is to collect and analyze data to determine those specific needs and students that require additional services.