A "strategy bank" for secondary teachers

While planning lessons, many teachers wonder, "If I try this, will it work?" "Will I lose ground in teaching the concept?" "Will it help my students make the grade, pass the state tests, or get into college?"

Teachers want solutions, not theory. This book offers a bank of proven RTI strategies for Grades 6-12 that will elevate test scores and improve student achievement for all students, not just struggling learners. The author explains how RTI fits into secondary education and applies it to math, reading comprehension, writing, and more. She summarizes Tiers One, Two, and Three in teacher-friendly language and includes

• Easy-to-implement and practical interventions
• Sample lesson plans and visual models
• Examples of how to address budgeting, staffing, performance, and student culture constraints

The grouping strategies included in each lesson plan improve students' social skills and, in concert with other circumstances, can reduce referrals to special education. RTI Strategies for Secondary Teachers will help teachers take their instruction up a notch in every classroom and reduce stress in the process.

About the Author
Learn more about Susan Fitzell's PD offerings Susan Fitzell, M. Ed has been touching lives in public schools and beyond since 1980. She has over two decades of experience identifying and meeting the needs of youth with special needs, behavioral and anger management issues, and students who experience bullying. Susan's work focuses on building caring, inclusive school communities and helping students and teachers succeed in the inclusive classroom. Susan is a dynamic, nationally recognized presenter and educational consultant specializing in special education & Response to Intervention topics, co-teaching, bullying prevention, and adolescent anger management. She provides practical strategies to increase achievement of ALL students in ALL classrooms. Susan's motto is, "Good for all, critical for students who learn differently." Susan's greatest satisfaction comes from helping teachers make a positive impact using practical, doable strategies that fuel positive, measurable results. Whether she's doing a one day workshop or long-term consulting, Susan's straight forward, common sense approach always yields positive results. Other books by Susan Fitzell: Special Needs In The General Classroom: Strategies That Make It Work Please Help Me With My Homework! Strategies for Parents and Caregivers Free The Children: Conflict Educational for Strong Peaceful Minds She co-authored the following book with her daughter, Shivahn Fitzell Umm Studying? What's That?: Learning Strategies for the Overwhelmed and Confused College and High School Student Susan is available for in-service, keynotes and consultation. For Free educational resources and a video sample of Susan's presentations go to her website: www.aimhieducational.com. For More Information Contact Susan at: AIMHI Educational Programs P.O. Box 6182 Manchester, NH 03108 603-625-6087 sfitzell@aimhieducational.com

Reviews

"RTI for Secondary Teachers is a valuable resource brimming with concrete real-world strategies. Susan Fitzell provides sample lesson plans designed to reach struggling learners, but they can be easily adapted to reach even the most capable learners. Her rich template for success demystifies Response to Intervention at the secondary level and offers a treasure chest of strategies for reaching students in any tier."

-- Mary Howard, Literacy Consultant



Book Information
ISBN 9781412992220
Author Susan A. Gingras Fitzell
Format Paperback
Page Count 216
Imprint Corwin Press Inc
Publisher SAGE Publications Inc
Weight(grams) 590g