Handbook of Response to Intervention

<p>The Second Edition of this essential handbook provides a comprehensive, updated overview of the science that informs best practices for the implementation of response to intervention (RTI) processes within Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to facilitate the academic success of all students. The volume includes insights from leading scholars and scientist-practitioners to provide a highly usable guide to the essentials of RTI assessment and identification as well as research-based interventions for improving students' reading, writing, oral, and math skills. New and revised chapters explore crucial issues, define key concepts, identify topics warranting further study, and address real-world questions regarding implementation.</p><p></p><p>Key topics include:</p><ul><li>Scientific foundations of RTI</li><li>Psychometric measurement within RTI</li><li>RTI and social behavior skills</li><li>The role of consultation in RTI</li><li>Monitoring response to supplemental services</li>Using technology to facilitate RTI<li>RTI and transition planning</li><li>Lessons learned from RTI programs around the country</li></ul><p></p><p>The Second Edition of the<i> Handbook of Response to Intervention </i>is an essential resource for researchers, graduate students, and professionals/scientist-practitioners in child and school psychology, special and general education, social work and counseling, and educational policy and politics.</p>