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Response to Intervention (RTI)
Goal
The goal of the NH Response to Intervention (RTI) Task Force is to lead the transformation of instruction in New Hampshire school districts in accordance with the principles and practices of RTI. (Response to Intervention is the practice of providing high-quality instruction matched to student need, using learning rate over time and level of performance to make important educational decisions. (NASDSE, 2008)
Vision
New Hampshire educational systems continually evolve in response to consensus on effective instructional practices. All students’ academic and behavioral needs are addressed in a timely manner through effective and targeted supports that enhance students’ outcomes.
Goal 1 – Operational Infrastructure
By September of 2012 the NH DOE will have an operational infrastructure that aligns the state’s multiple school improvement initiatives to support the implementation of RTI systems at the local level.
Goal 2 - Communications
By September 2010 the NH RTI Task Force/PLC will establish a mechanism to ensure transparent and reciprocal communication among all relevant stakeholders about its work and outcomes.
Goal 3 - Teacher and Leader Education
By July 2011, in order to support the development of effective teachers and leaders, a professional development plan will align the state’s multiple school improvement initiatives to support the design and implementation of RTI systems at the local level.
Goal 4 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
By September 2012 the PLC will act in an advisory capacity to the NH DOE and to Implementation Teams (schools and districts) regarding the efficacy of curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices that support effective RTI implementation.
Goal 5 – Use of Data
By September 2012 the NH DOE, PLC, and Implementation Teams (schools and districts) will fully access and use longitudinal student data to advance and support RTI systems.
An Interactive Guide to RTI in NH 
RTI In New Hampshire 
Draft Strategic Plan (March 3, 2010)
RTI technical assistance and support is now offered to school districts for planning and implementing a Response to Instruction (Intervention) model of school wide improvement. Guidance and resources are available to find answers to your questions. Districts may access short term onsite consultation to facilitate start up and implementation.
RTI Contact person: Elaine.Mcnulty@ed.state.nh.us
Save these Dates:
April 12
Shannon Harkin
RTI COHORT 1 Follow-up
Waterville Valley
sponsored by the NHDOE
watch for registration details
April 1
Amanda M Vanderheyden Ph.D
RTI for Math
Seresc Conference Center
Sponsored by NH Association of School Psychologists
see: nhaspweb.org for details
Assisting Students with Reading: Response to Intervention and Multi-Tier Intervention in the Primary Grades
IES has released a practice guide on reading instruction and response to intervention. This guide offers five specific recommendations to help educators identify struggling readers and implement evidence-based strategies to promote their reading achievement. Teachers and reading specialists can utilize these strategies to implement RTI and multi-tier intervention methods and frameworks at the classroom or school level. Recommendations cover how to screen students for reading problems, design a multi-tier intervention program, adjust instruction to help struggling readers, and monitor student progress. Assisting Students with Reading: Response to Intervention and Multi-Tier Intervention in the Primary Grades can be found at http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/publications/practiceguides/#rti_reading_pg
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