What do we mean when we say an intervention is evidence-based?

What do we mean when we say an intervention is evidence-based?

Evidence-based interventions are practices or programs that have peer-reviewed, documented empirical evidence of effectiveness. Evidence-based interventions use a continuum of integrated policies, strategies, activities, and services whose effectiveness has been proven or informed by research and evaluation.

How long should interventions last?

An intervention plan should be in place long enough to judge with confidence whether that plan is working. It is recommended that RTI Teams set a reasonable default length of time that intervention plans will be in effect (e.g., 6 to 8 instructional weeks).

What is the response to intervention process?

Response to Intervention (RTI) is a multi-tier approach to the early identification and support of students with learning and behavior needs. Struggling learners are provided with interventions at increasing levels of intensity to accelerate their rate of learning.

How long should reading interventions last?

Student grade level and needs should determine the duration. An intervention session can range from 20 to 30 minutes for kindergarten students to 40 to 50 minutes for grade 2 students, depending on student needs.

What are the best practices in reading?

Some are for beginning readers, some for older readers, and some for readers of all ages.

• Focus on meaning.
• Read aloud.
• Do everything you can to get kids to read.
• Give beginning readers lots of opportunities to interact with print.
• Provide opportunities for success.
• Teach phonics — but don’t overdo it.

How do you teach listening skills?

7 Guidelines for Teaching Listening

1. Set a goal.
2. Build Background. Help students connect what they already know with what they will hear in the audio story by asking questions about their personal experiences with the topic.
3. Prepare the Environment.
4. Introduce Listening Strategies.
5. Scaffold Note-Taking.