Case Study

RtI Scenario E: Middle School Level

• What do you know? What do you still need to know?

I have the information that Maria started her seventh grade year with negative attitude. She was in the same elementary school until fifth grade and had marginal grades in all core subjects. She attended after school classes in second and third grade. I would like to know that what her progress level was after attending after school classes for two years. It is also important to know that what required need to meet her academic goal and what level and type of strategies were practiced in her extra classes.

• What do you believe is the core problem?

I believe that negative attitude is an effect or reaction of her frustration or problems. I would like to look for what causes her in her academic performance. For example, any difficulties in understanding the subject, learning techniques, or any social issue disturbing her mind.  

• Should teacher proceed with the RtI process?

Yes, the teacher should proceed with the RtI process

• Who needs to be on the RtI Team?

Classroom teacher, school psychologist, parents, and special education teacher.

RtI Scenario F: Middle School Level

• What do you know? What do you still need to know?

Sergio is an ELL six grader and new to U.S country. He studied four years in Mexico. He is pleasant, co-operative, and good in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish. The teachers say that he must have a reading problem that is interfering with learning to read English. I would like to know, which support services were provided to his needs and how effective they were.

• What do you believe is the core problem?

I believe that he might not have any disorders but he is totally new to English language and they may speak Spanish in his home even in U.S. He is co-operative, good enough in Spanish, and also tries to work in math. The core problem should be just to put time and effective efforts to learn a new language. 

• Should teacher proceed with the RtI process?

Yes, the teacher should proceed with RtI process.

• Who needs to be on the RtI Team?

Literacy or reading specialist, speech or language therapist, classroom teacher, special education teacher, and parents.