- June 2010
28.90 Euro
2010. 224 Pages, Softcover
ISBN-10: 0-470-47042-9
ISBN-13: 978-0-470-47042-8 - John Wiley & Sons






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A proven method for helping struggling students succeed

Solution-Focused RTI provides an effective approach to Response-to-Intervention using a "solution-focused" method, which emphasizes a student's strengths rather than his or her weaknesses. This important book guides educators to identify exceptions to students' learning problems and design personalized interventions that can help those students succeed. In this book Linda Metcalf provides teachers with the basic building blocks of the solution-focused approach and offers step-by-step guidelines for identifying exceptions, designing interventions, and implementing a three-tiered Response-to-Intervention process.
* Shows how to implement RTI using the positive and personalized "solution-focused" method
* Linda Metcalf is the author of seven books, including Counseling Toward Solutions, Second Edition
* Offers an innovative, collaborative approach between teachers, students, and parents
* Includes reproducible forms for teachers and students

This practical book helps teachers pinpoint research-based intervention strategies that work.

From the contents
Dedication.

Acknowledgments.

About this Book.

About the Author.

Introduction.

TIER 1: CORE INSTRUCTION FOR ALL STUDENTS.

1. Simple Addition: Doing Things Differently Equals Change.

2. Famous People With Educational Challenges: Priceless Lessons for RTI.

3. Who Says the Square Peg Must Fit?

4. Solution Focused RTI Guidelines.

TIER 2: TARGETED INSTRUCTIONAL INTERVENTIONS.

5. Flipping the Coin in Education.

6. Parent Conferences That Collaborate Instead of Intimidate: Level A.

7. The Solution-Focused RTI Team Approach: Level B.

TIER 3: INTENSIVE INDIVIDUALIZED INTERVENTIONS.

8. The Solution-Focused Assessment: Seeking Strengths and Abilities.

9. The Exceptional Elementary School.

10. Intermediate School Solutions: Steps to the Future.

11. Opening the Door to Possibilities in High School.

12. Trusting the Force: Getting Buy In.

Appendix: Reproducible Forms to Help with the RTI Process.

References.

Index.