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Behavior Supports

Behavior SupportsThe Behavior Supports section discusses how to maximize student learning and the impact of effective interventions by preventing the development and lessening the intensity of problem behaviors. The introductory article by George Sugai of the University of Connecticut examines social behavior supports within the RTI framework as a way to improve academic and social behavior outcomes for struggling students. Read "School-wide Positive Behavior Support and Response to Intervention." »




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Integrating Academic and Behavior Supports Within an RtI Framework


This series of articles provides a framework for the integration of academic and behavior supports for each tier of intervention in a Response to Intervention (RtI) model.

Part 1: General Overview

This first article in the series includes a rationale for combined academic and behavior supports..

Read "Integrating Academic and Behavior Supports Within an RtI Framework, Part 1: General Overview" »



Part 2: Universal Supports

This second article involves a discussion of the universal academic and behavioral reform that is needed to arrive at an integrated model.

Read "Integrating Academic and Behavior Supports Within an RtI Framework, Part 2: Universal Supports" »



Part 3: Secondary Support

This third article provides a description of supports for groups of students who do not respond to the core curriculum based on the nature of their needs.

Read "Integrating Academic and Behavior Supports Within an RtI Framework, Part 3: Secondary Support" »



Part 4: Tertiary Supports

The fourth and final article includes an overview of how to identify strategies for intervention and how to establish progress monitoring for students with the most intensive needs.

Read "Integrating Academic and Behavior Supports Within an RtI Framework, Part 4: Tertiary Supports" »

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