RTI Assessment Essentials for Struggling Learners

Download or read book RTI Assessment Essentials for Struggling Learners written by John J. Hoover and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2009-01-13 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Effective and ongoing assessment processes are crucial for making important decisions about the education of at-risk and struggling students. This practical book presents Kئ12 educators with a comprehensive overview of the three primary types of assessment within multitiered Response to Intervention (RTI) models: universal screening, progress monitoring, and diagnostic assessment for special education. This resource establishes the foundation for assessment in RTI and provides practical suggestions for implementing universal screening and progress monitoring to make informed instructional decisions. The author identifies the role of RTI in determining student eligibility for special education services and discusses effective assessment decision-making processes, including roles and responsibilities of different team members."--Publisher's website.