Professional Development
The Iris Center
This Module outlines the differences between the IQ-achievement discrepancy model and the Response-to-Intervention (RTI) approach. It also offers a brief overview of each tier in the RTI model and explains its benefits. This Module was developed in collaboration with the Tennessee State Improvement Grant and the Tennessee Department of Education. Click here then click on "Challenge" to begin.
National Center on Student Progress Monitoring
The materials on this were developed under the National Center on Student Progress Monitoring (NCSPM), which was funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. Click here to access webinars and trainings that relate to progress monitoring.
RTI Action Network
The RTI Action Network here offers instructional video and audio content to highlight some of the important issues related to RTI. Currently we are featuring a video series from leading experts on a variety of RTI topics.
TN Core K-12 RTI2 Online Learning Modules
The Tennessee Department of Education in partnership with the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and Tennessee’s affiliate stations has developed a series of short online learning tools for educators. The professional learning tools in the K-12 RTI2 Online Learning Modules are available here. These online tools focus on an Overview of RTI2, RTI2 in ELA, and RTI2 in math instruction for Tennessee State Standards.
Tennessee State Personnel Deveopment Grant
The Tennessee Department of Education, Division of Special Populations in collaboration with Dr. Aimee Holt from Middle Tennessee State University is preparing online modules here designed to offer explicit professional development relative to Responsive to Instruction and Intervention (RTI²). Topics include: Tiers I-III, Goal Setting, Analyzing Data, RTI2 for ELL Populations, and etc. Please check back often.
Reading Support for Spanish Speaking Students in Elementary Classrooms
A great 38 minute webinar that gives instruction on how to meet the needs of ELL students in the classroom. This site can be found here.
Tennessee PBS Stations
A video series that introduces Tennessee's model of RTI can be found here.
Teaching Channel
Teaching Channel’s mission is to create an environment where teachers can watch, share, and learn new techniques to help every student grow. Access Teaching Channel here.