Screening students on relevant skills and behaviors is important to identify those who are at-risk for reading difficulties, disruptive behavior or dropping out of school. Based on the screening results, instructional decisions can be made to improve learner outcomes.

Dr. Daryl Mellard gives his insightful look at the universal screening process of RTI. You and your entire staff will learn to:

• Distinguish screening from other types of assessment
• Identify alternative screening measures
• Weigh the consequences of the four classification outcomes
• Determine the steps you must take after screening