I have been substituting in a couple of different schools the past three weeks. The classes have either been 7th or 8th grade Language Arts or Math. I found it funny that there is a block of time anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes during the day deemed "RTI." I was curious to find out what happened during this time my first few days of working since our class has discussed this intervention so much. I wish I could say that I have more information about RTI in this experience, but all this time proves to be is a glorified study time for all students. None of the students are taken out at this time for tier 2 services, they are asked to sit in their chairs and work on homework.
My understanding of RTI is that it is a K-6 application. Why is attention to RTI being promoted to 7th and 8th graders, and what is the purpose of calling it RTI if the only thing it involves is study time for all students? I plan on asking these questions for my Action Research Mini Project next month--I don't want to ruffle any feathers just yet by asking questions about RTI that make no sense to me and the fact that it is still a new intervention.
Wow! Billy you are right in having some questions about how they are implementing RTI. It is certainly not sounding as if the school understands the real aspects of the tiers and that this time should be used for additional interventions. I am also with you in that I thought it was K-6. Sounds like someone likes the term but is using it incorrectly.
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