Introduction
An Overview of RTI
The Three-Tiered System of RTI
The Three Kinds of Assessment Called for in RTI
Contents of the Book and Online Resources
I. Assessment Practices and Tools
Getting Started: A Framework for Reading Assessment
Student Backgrounds and Characteristics
Text Processing and Comprehending
II. Instructional Practices and Tools
Developing Print Concept Knowledge
Developing Letter Knowledge
Developing Phonological Awareness
Developing Phonics Knowledge and Word Analysis
Decoding Multisyllabic Words
Reading High-Frequency Words
Using and Integrating Cue Systems
Developing Fluency
Using Prereading Strategies
Engaging with Texts
Identifying Main/Key Ideas
Thinking Beyond the Text
Developing Content and Vocabulary Knowledge
Conclusion: RTI and Scientific Thinking
Appendix A: Recommended Literature for Assessment and Instruction
Appendix B: Tracking Forms for the Reading Assessments, Levels K–6