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Behavior Supports

The 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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Screening for Reading Problems in Grades 4 Through 12

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Specific, Measurable Outcome

The statement of a single, specific desired result from an intervention. To be measurable, the outcome should be expressed in observable and quantifiable terms (i.e., Johnny will demonstrate mastery of grade-level basic math calculation skills as measured by a score of 85% or better on the end of the unit test on numerical operations).

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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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