Zombs Royale

Williamson Central School District

Response to Intervention

Response to Intervention (RTI) is a multi-tiered approach providing services and interventions to struggling learners at increasing levels of intensity.  RTI promotes research-based instruction and high quality teaching; resulting in better outcomes for all students. It is an initiative that takes place in the general education environment.

RTI requires early identification of learning and behavioral needs, close collaboration among teachers, AIS providers, special education providers and parents, and a systemic commitment to locating and employing the necessary resources to ensure that students make progress in the general education curriculum.

Response to Intervention uses a three-tiered system to identify students’ level of need. A central component of RTI is universal screening of all students to identify those at risk for academic and/or behavioral difficulties. Students at risk are identified, academic progress is monitored and evidence-based interventions are provided. The intensity and nature of those interventions are adjusted depending on a student’s responsiveness, and through this process students with learning disabilities or other disabilities may be identified.