The purpose of this guidance document is to describe features or components of an effective RtI model by defining RtI as a multi-tiered early prevention system designed to improve outcomes for all students.  The chapters of this document provide guidance on:

• minimum requirements of an RtI program:
• appropriate instruction,
• screenings applied to all students,
• instruction matched to student needs,
• repeated assessments of student achievement,
• application of student information to make educational decisions, and
• notification to parents;
• school district selection of a specific structure and its components;
• staff knowledge and skills needed to implement an RtI program; and
• use of RtI data in determining if a student has a learning disability.