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. Public Schools of North Carolina . . State Board of Education . . Department Of Public Instruction .

RESPONSIVENESS TO INSTRUCTION

State Leadership Team:
Angela Quick, Deputy Chief Academic Officer
Vacant, Director, K-12 Curriculum and Instruction
Amy Jablonski,RtI/MTSS Consultant
Ivanna Mann Thrower, ESL/ Title III Consultant
Cynthia Dewey, ELC Education Consultant, Region 5
Chris Minard, Allied Health Consultant
Linda Brannan, K-12 Student Support Services Consultant
Carolyn Guthrie, Director, K-3 Literacy
Bill Hussey, Director, Exceptional Children 
Sherry Thomas, Assistant Director, Exceptional Children
Lynne Loeser, SLD/ ADHD Consultant, Exceptional Children 
Allison Whitaker, Consultant, Federal Program Monitoring and Support


RtI Field Consultants:
Anne Nixon - Regions 1,2,3
Vacant - Regions 3,4,5
Vacant - Regions 6,7,8
At this time please utilize the following contacts for assistance:
Regions 1, 2, 3, 4 contact Anne Nixon
Regions 5, 6, 7, 8 contact Amy Jablonski
Rick Powers - Statewide RtI Building Leadership

Field Consultants by Region:
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What is RtI?

Definition
North Carolina Responsiveness to Instruction (NCRtI) is a multi-tiered framework which promotes school improvement through engaging, high quality instruction. NCRtI employs a team approach to guide educational practices, using a problem-solving model based on data, to address student needs and maximize growth for all.

Philosophy
We believe in...

  • Shared responsibility by all stakeholders including educators, families, students, and community partners.
  • Developmentally appropriate academic and behavioral growth for all students.
  • Continuous reflection on and improvement of instructional practices and learning environments.
  • Intentional partnerships with families, community members, and stakeholders.
  • Comprehensive implementation through systematic and purposeful approaches and leadership.

Critical Components

  • Leadership & Shared Responsibility
  • Curriculum & Instruction
  • Problem-Solving/Data Based Decision Making
  • Assessment
  • Family & Community Partnerships
  • Sustainability & Integration


Moving to a 3-Tier Model

Over the past eighteen months, the NC Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) has revisited its vision and mission for the NC Responsiveness to Instruction initiative (NC RtI). During this time, a committee with broad agency representation conducted focus groups across the state to gather stakeholder input and developed recommendations for a revised definition and the critical components for NC RtI. The committee also made a recommendation, based on stakeholder input and information from other states, to transition from a four-tier to a three-tier RtI school improvement model. These recommendations were then vetted through the NC RtI Steering Committee and approved by senior NCDPI leadership. With this new vision, RtI can be used as a framework to streamline initiatives and ensure all students are career and college ready.
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NCRtI Presentations

NCRtI Census Directions - Step By Step Instructions
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