Essentials of Intensive Intervention (The Guilford Intensive Instruction)

Essentials of Intensive Intervention (The Guilford Intensive Instruction)

by Alison Gruner Gandhi (Editor), Louis Danielson (Editor), RebeccaZumetaEdmondsPhD (Editor), Allison Gruner Gandhi Edd (Editor), RebeccaZumetaEdmonds (Editor)

Synopsis

Few evidence-based resources exist for supporting elementary and secondary students who require intensive intervention--typically Tier 3 within a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS). Filling a gap in the field, this book brings together leading experts to present data-based individualization (DBI), a systematic approach to providing intensive intervention which is applicable to reading, math, and behavior. Key components of the DBI process are explained in detail, including screening, progress monitoring, and the use and ongoing adaptation of validated interventions. The book also addresses ways to ensure successful, sustained implementation and provides application exercises and FAQs. Readers are guided to access and utilize numerous free online DBI resources--tool charts, planning materials, sample activities, downloadable forms, and more.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 168
Edition: 1
Publisher: Guilford Press
Published: 24 Jun 2019

ISBN 10: 1462539319
ISBN 13: 9781462539314

Media Reviews
This book is practically an intensive intervention in itself! Each chapter begins with guiding questions--which it goes on to systematically address--and includes application activities and FAQs. It will be useful for both preservice and inservice teachers, or anyone who needs to learn the details of DBI. I would happily use this book in my class on data-based decision making, because it provides a clear path from learning to application. --John L. Hosp, PhD, Special Education Program, University of Massachusetts Amherst

All educators should know how to do DBI, but not enough do. This book can help. The authors are definitive experts and leaders of the National Center on Intensive Intervention, whose extensive experience working in classrooms shines through. The chapters include user-friendly guidance to implement DBI, exercises to self-evaluate your understanding, and resources to get started. The authors' approach is important and research validated and can help students with intensive needs reach their potential. --Devin Kearns, PhD, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Connecticut

This book comprehensively describes the complexities of MTSS implementation in schools and translates theories of evidence-based instructional practices and intensive intervention into practice. The authors provide critical knowledge, skills, and examples for implementing DBI with fidelity. District and school-based administrators, special and general education teachers, and school psychologists will develop a deeper understanding and a shared vision for supporting students with intensive needs. --Mary E. Little, PhD, Exceptional Student Education Program, University of Central Florida
Author Bio
Rebecca Zumeta Edmonds, PhD, is Principal Researcher at the American Institutes for Research (AIR) in Washington, DC, where she serves as Co-Director of the National Center on Intensive Intervention, and as Project Director for an Investing in Innovation and Improvement Development Grant focused on intensive intervention in mathematics. She previously coordinated technical assistance for the Center on Response to Intervention (RTI) at AIR. A former special education teacher, Dr. Zumeta Edmonds has numerous publications in the areas of RTI, multi-tiered systems of support, mathematics intervention, special education policy, implementation, screening, and progress monitoring assessment.

Allison Gruner Gandhi, EdD, is Managing Researcher at the American Institutes for Research (AIR) in Washington, DC. Since 2005, Dr. Gandhi has led the knowledge development work for the National Center on Response to Intervention and the National Center on Intensive Intervention at AIR. In this role, she oversees the development and ongoing maintenance of tools charts that review and rate the technical rigor of screening tools, academic and behavioral progress monitoring tools, and academic and behavioral interventions. She has extensive knowledge about special education policy and practice, especially around identifying and communicating about evidence-based practices to support improved outcomes for students with disabilities.

Louis Danielson, PhD, is Managing Director at the American Institutes for Research (AIR) in Washington, DC, where he focuses on special education policy and research. He is Senior Advisor to the National Center for Systemic Improvement and Co-Director of the National Center on Intensive Intervention at AIR. A national leader in the field of special education, Dr. Danielson has been involved in programs for students with disabilities since the 1980s. Prior to coming to AIR, he held a leadership role in the U.S. Office for Special Education Programs and was responsible for the IDEA national activities programs. He also initiated efforts in the U.S. Department of Education that led to widespread adoption of response to intervention.