RtI stands for Response to Intervention. It is an approach schools use to help all students, including struggling learners. It is not a special kind of program or book. Many schools are using this approach to make sure that every student has opportunities to learn and that students are working at their grade level. The goal of RtI is to help all students be successful.

All students benefit from RtI. Since all students are tested several times a year, teachers can know who is at-risk for learning difficulties. These at-risk students receive small group intervention. Interventionists closely monitor student learning in interventions and adjust the lessons. This allows everyone to have a clear picture of student performance.