Taking Action; Second Edition: A Handbook for RTI at Work™ (A crucial guide to support student achievement through MTSS and the PLC at Work process)

The second edition of the bestseller Taking Action delves deeper into how educators can leverage the PLC at Work® process to create a highly effective multitiered system of supports. This step-by-step guide defines—tier by tier—the essential actions of the guiding coalition, teacher teams, and intervention team. New recommendations and tools are included to target assessments, engage students, and address resistance. Use this book to: Close the achievement gaps exacerbated by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic Leverage proven Tier 1 instructional practices to provide first-best teaching and engage students in learning Understand the critical roles and responsibilities of the guiding coalition, teacher teams, and site intervention team Create schoolwide, balanced assessment and grading practices that promote student learning and engagement Employ crucial skills and tools to address common leadership obstacles, such as staff resistance to change Contents: Introduction: The Urgency of the Moment Chapter 1: The RTI at Work Pyramid Part One: Tier 1 Essential Actions Chapter 2: A Culture of Collective Responsibility Chapter 3: Tier 1 Teacher Team Essential Actions Chapter 4: Tier 1 Guiding Coalition Essential Actions Part Two: Tier 2 Essential Actions Chapter 5: Tier 2 Teacher Team Essential Actions Chapter 6: Tier 2 Guiding Coalition Essential Actions Part Three: Tier 3 Essential Actions Chapter 7: Tier 3 Guiding Coalition Essential Actions Chapter 8: Tier 3 Intervention Team Essential Actions Epilogue: Get Started . . . Then Get Better References and Resources Index