Essentials of Response to Intervention

Following the user-friendly Essentials series format, Essentials of Response to Intervention provides a concise overview of the essentials of Response to Intervention program (RTI), psychometric assessment issues of RTI, and guidelines for successful implementation. Written by two RTI experts, this guidebook is vital for educators and administrators interested in the fundamentals of RTI.

Amanda M. Vanderheyden, PhD, has authored over fifty related articles and book chapters and has worked as a national trainer and consultant assisting school districts with implementation of RTI models. Dr. VanDerHeyden received the Lightner Witmer Early Career Contributions Award from Division 16 (School Psychology) of the American Psychological Association in recognition of her scholarship on early intervention, RTI, and models of databased decision-making in schools. Matthew K. Burns, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology and Coordinator of the School Psychology Program at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Burns is currently the Editor of Assessment for Effective Intervention and Editor Elect of School Psychology Review. He has published multiple books about Response to Intervention and has assisted in the implementation of RTI with dozens of school districts across many states. Dr. Burns coedited The Handbook of Response to Intervention with Dr. VanDerHeyden.