Handbook of Response to Intervention: The Science and Practice of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

by Matthew K. Burns (Editor), Shane R. Jimerson (Editor), Amanda M. VanDerHeyden (Editor)

• New

  Hardcover
  2015

  $510.71

  The Second Edition of this essential handbook provides a comprehensive, updated overview of the science that informs best practices for the implementation of response to intervention (RTI) processes within Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to facilitate the academic success of all students. The volume includes insights from leading scholars and scientist-practitioners to provide a highly usable guide to the essentials of RTI assessment and identification as well as research-based interventions for improving students' reading, writing, oral, and math skills. New and revised chapters explore crucial issues, define key concepts, identify topics warranting further study, and address real-world questions regarding implementation. Key topics include: * Scientific foundations of RTI* Psychometric measurement within RTI* RTI and social behavior skills* The role of consultation in RTI* Monitoring response to supplemental services* Using technology to facilitate RTI* RTI and transition planning* Lessons learned from RTI programs around the country The Second Edition of the Handbook of Response to Intervention is an essential resource for researchers, graduate students, and professionals/scientist-practitioners in child and school psychology, special and general education, social work and counseling, and educational policy and politics.