Response to Intervention (RTI) and English Learners: Making it Happen assists teachers and administrators to better meet the needs of the increasing population of English Learners in U.S. schools.  It provides tips and guidelines to help educators design effective Response to Intervention programs, applying the SIOP Model, that provide the appropriate type of instruction that English Learners need and deserve in elementary and secondary schools.  

KEY TOPICS: The book includes background on Response to Intervention, explains the linguistic and academic issues that English Learners face, and covers appropriate and effective Tier 1, 2, and 3 interventions for English Learners using the eight components of the SIOP Model. Written for K-12 teachers and administrators who want to focus on Response to Intervention specifically for English Learners in elementary and secondary schools. In addition, perfect for educators implementing the SIOP Model in their district.