Abstract
Response to intervention (RTI) is a set of methods for providing scientifically-based instruction and assessment to all students. RTI was included in the 2004 re-authorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA). This article provides an introduction to three articles about RTI for trainers of school psychologists. RTI methods are effective and important for school psychologists to learn because they support students' lifelong personal wellness. Additionally, RTI methods can be used as part of determining whether a student has a Specific Learning Disability (SLD). When used for SLD identification, RTI data provide information concerning the exact instruction a student needs. In order for RTI methods to be used correctly, school administrative support is needed.
