FTCE ESE Response to Intervention (RTI) and Multi-Tiered Support Systems (MTSS) 2

Question 1

In an RTI model, what is the key distinction between Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions?

Accepted Answer

Tier 3 is more intensive, more frequent, and often individualized compared to the standardized small-group format of Tier 2

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Tier 3 interventions are delivered by special education teachers only, while Tier 2 is delivered by general educators

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Tier 2 targets behavior, while Tier 3 targets academics exclusively

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Tier 3 requires a formal IEP, whereas Tier 2 does not require any written documentation

Question 2

What does 'fidelity of implementation' mean in the context of an RTI intervention?

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The degree to which an intervention is delivered as intended by its developers

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The loyalty of parents to the school's intervention plan

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The accuracy of student scores on progress monitoring probes

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The alignment of intervention goals with state academic standards

Question 3

Which team is primarily responsible for reviewing RTI data and making problem-solving decisions about students at the building level?

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A building-level problem-solving or student support team

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The school board of directors

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The district's special education director

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The school psychologist acting alone

Question 4

What is a 'dual discrepancy' criterion in the RTI model for identifying a specific learning disability?

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A student performs below benchmark AND shows a slope of growth significantly below peers despite adequate intervention

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A discrepancy between IQ scores on two different intelligence tests

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A discrepancy between a student's reading and math performance levels

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A mismatch between a student's cultural background and the language of instruction

Question 5

Which type of data is most central to making tier movement decisions within an RTI framework?

Accepted Answer

Systematic progress monitoring data collected at regular intervals

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Grades from classroom report cards

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Teacher opinion surveys

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State standardized test scores from the prior year

Question 6

How does a 'standard protocol' RTI approach differ from a 'problem-solving' RTI approach?

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Standard protocol uses a preset evidence-based intervention for all students at a tier; problem-solving individualizes the intervention based on each student's specific needs

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Standard protocol is used only in special education settings, while problem-solving is used in general education

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Standard protocol requires parent consent, while problem-solving does not

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Standard protocol applies only to behavior; problem-solving applies only to academics

Question 7

A student has received 10 weeks of Tier 2 intervention with biweekly progress monitoring showing a flat growth slope and performance remaining below the 10th percentile. What is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Move the student to Tier 3 with more intensive, individualized intervention and consider a comprehensive evaluation

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Continue Tier 2 for another 10 weeks before making any changes

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Return the student to Tier 1 and discontinue additional supports

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Immediately place the student in a self-contained special education classroom