Authors Karen Kemp and Mary Ann Eaton explain how teachers can use scientifically based reading instruction along with Response To Intervention (RTI) to meet the requirements of the law (NCLB) and ensure that all students succeed.
The book
Highlights research that corroborates the literacy problem in this country Reviews the multi-tiered system of intervention known as Response To Intervention, or RTI Provides reproducible forms and worksheets for documenting interventions and monitoring student progress Explains Curriculum Based Measurement (CBM) and how to use CBM probes to assess student learning Identifies the five key precepts of reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension) Offers teacher-friendly, research-based techniques for helping students master each of the five key precepts Promotes seamless collaboration among educators, including general education and special education teachers and support staff Addresses the issue of student motivation and learning Recommends additional resources for educators
