What does the acronym RTI stand for?

• A. Required Tutoring Initiative
• B. Reading Therapy Initiative
• C. Response to Intervention
• D. Research in Tutoring Instruction

Answer: (C)

RTI stands for Response to Intervention. This is a school framework that focuses on identifying and supporting students who struggle, using a multi-tier approach. All students get high-quality, evidence-based core instruction (Tier 1). If a student isn’t making adequate progress, they receive targeted interventions (Tier 2), and if needed, more intensive supports (Tier 3). Progress is tracked regularly with quick, frequent measurements, and decisions about moving between tiers are based on the data. This setup emphasizes how students respond to different levels of intervention, which is why the correct interpretation centers on “response to intervention.” The other phrases describe tutoring or therapy initiatives that aren’t the established meaning of the acronym in education.