An efficient way to merge differentiated instruction and RTIThis hands-on guide brings together the two leading approaches to teaching students of varying abilities: Response to Instruction and Intervention (RTI) and differentiated instruction (DI). Written in a practical, "how-to" format with lesson plans and case studies, this book gives middle school teachers strategies for adapting assessments, curriculum, and instruction to student abilities. Key topics include:Differences and similarities between RTI and DIData analysis for effective instructional decision makingStrategies for applying RTI and DI to all students, including English learners and children with special needs