Implementation Science

Implementation is a specified set of activities designed to put into place an activity or program. In relationship to RTI, implementation processes are purposeful and are the structures and supports that are put into place to support, stabilize, and institutionalize RTI practices within a building, a district, or the state.

Download the Stages of Implementation (PDF)

Step-by-Step Guidelines
Resources and tips from RTI Implementers.

• Video clip
• NASDSE Blueprint-Building Level (PDF)
• NASDSE Blueprint-District Level (PDF)

Facilitated Training Materials
These materials were piloted during the 2009 OSPI January Conference. Materials were developed to provide building-level implementation teams with a tool for action planning related to RTI implementation. Participating teams worked with trained facilitators to complete a needs assessment and then to develop an action plan.

Team Member Materials

• Team Survey and Priorities (Word)
• Summit Agenda (Word)
• At-A-Glance School Level Blueprints (Word)
• RTI Self-Assessment Working Copy (Word)

Team Leader Materials

• Team Survey and Priorities (Word)
• Summit Agenda (Word)
• At-A-Glance School Level Blueprints (Word)
• School Blueprint (Word)
• RTI Self-Assessment (Word)
• RTI Self-Assessment Working Copy (Word)
• RTI Action Summary (Word)

Facilitator Materials

• RTI Summit Facilitators Guide (Word)
• Summit Evaluation (Word)
• RTI Summit Facilitators Schedule (Word)
• Team Survey and Priorities (Word)
• Team Facilitation Process (Word)
• Summit Agenda (Word)
• At-A-Glance School Level Blueprints (Word)

Implementation

• National Implementation Network
• IRIS Center
• Integrity Rubric (PDF)
• Implementation Integrity Self Assessment (PDF)
• NCRTI

Research

• Implementation Research: A Synthesis of the Literature (PDF) - Summarizes findings from the review of the research literature on implementation and proposes frameworks for understanding effective implementation processes.

Networking

• RTI Action Network
  The goal of the RTI Action Network is to guide educators and families in the large-scale implementation of RTI
• National Response to Intervention Center
  The Center’s mission is to provide technical assistance to states and districts and building the capacity of states to assist districts in implementing proven models for RTI/EIS.

Policy and Procedures

• WSSDA RTI General Education Policy (Word) and Procedures (Word)