Domenic Martini - Week 1

One issue I've been very interested in for the past year as been the Response to Intervention program. I've been a part of several different programs like RTI in different schools but have always been a participant rather than a facilitator. We've just started the implementation of this program at my current school and I would love to prepare something that could help me make it more understandable and easier to access for new and returning staff next year. Generally, it would be K-12 teachers that would attend this type of training but I think it would be very helpful for all the staff that works in or around the school. 

The characteristics of these "adult learners" would very quiet a bit, but in general they should be those that are wanting to make positive changes in their students/young people’s lives and have the patience for a lengthy process. The learners of this program will need to understand that RTI is not a quick fix and is not meant for those behaviors or issues that are inconsistent. Those that are looking to solve problems simply calling the parents or sending the student to the principal will have to have a real change in mindset. While these practices do help a number of students, those that are going to benefit from Response to Intervention often need a lot more care, attention, and time. RTI is much more about changing a behavior for the long term. Therefore, one of the key learning elements to this program will be building patience. Understanding that many plans will fail but that is alright, the point of the program is to find the right fit for the child and not to get things done quickly.