Articles

Title Considering Tier 3 Within a Response-to-Intervention Model
Author

Ervin, R. A. (University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada)
Summary

Tier 3 in an RtI framework is intended for students who are not responding to core instruction or supplemental interventions at Tier 2.  This article details considerations within Tier 3 and three questions to ask about the student, strategies, available resources, and outcomes of interventions. 
Links

http://www.rtinetwork.org/essential/tieredinstruction/tier3/consideringtier3

Power Point Presentations

Title How Does Small-group Reading Instruction in Tier I Differ From Small Group Reading Instruction in Tier II?
Author

Bell Morris, P., Pallais, D., & Walker, K.
Summary

Describes differentiated instruction and how to vary instruction to meet student needs. As each tier is described, an accompanying video illustrates key conceptual features.
Links

http://www.pcboe.net/les/elderweb/READING%20COACH%20FILES/Tiered%20Instruction/texas_RtI.pdf
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