This book answers questions like 'who leads RtI?' and helps educators with very practical aspects of RtI, such as ways to move from a reactive state to a proactive one. With graphic organizers and templates to use as working guides, the 2nd Edition of RtI and CSI is very easy to understand and very reader friendly.
- Louise Stearns, Senior Lecturer, College of Education and Human Services, Southern Illinois University
Only a few pages into the 2nd Edition of RtI and CSI, I realized this book would become an invaluable asset in my work as a regional literacy consultant working with multiple schools and districts. I am especially pleased with the RtI Implementation Guide, which provides all users with effective tools and examples that can be used immediately! - Carol Reimann, Missouri Teacher of the Year 1998 and Regional ELA Consultant, Southeast Regional Professional Development Center
The 2nd Edition of RtI and CSI, along with the RtI Implementation Guide, will assist campuses and school districts in implementing and evaluating a tiered approach to intervention that will meet the needs of struggling students, and ultimately provide a level of structured supports to prevent inappropriate Special Education placements.
- Michael Webb, Social and Emotional Learning Director, Office of Student Support Services, Houston Independent School District
One of the most difficult pieces of creating a strong foundation of understanding and purpose was is to engage teachers/staff in understanding the whys before jumping into the hows. Response to Intervention (RtI) and Continuous School Improvement (CSI) develops the purpose first and creates a more comprehensive, holistic approach so that the hows can be more thoughtfully considered and applied.
- Amy Bartlow, Instructor, Teaching and Leadership, Pittsburg State University
The additions made to this edition are extremely valuable and will be useful for work with my staff as we continue to refine our RtI system.
- Derek Minakami, Principal, Kaneohe Elementary School
I really like the content and tools provided in RtI and CSI. I found these really helpful and am very anxious to be able to share these materials with my schools and schoolwide prevention team as will as with some key leaders at the state level. I believe the tools and approach in this book are greatly needed.
- Kathleen Miller, Executive Director of Instructional Services and Secondary Options, and MERA Board President, Shiawassee Regional Education Service District
