Promoting Success: School Counselor Experiences with RTI for English Learners
Presenter Name(s)
Leonissa Johnson
Malti Tuttle
E. Ken Shell
Target Audience
Middle
Secondary
Counselor Educator, Supervisor
Abstract
English Learners, are often referred to the Response to Intervention (RTI) process for academic support. School counselors frequently promote student success in RTI as advocates, supporters and/or facilitators. Many counselors take part in these practices with limited training or experience with RTI or English Learners. The purpose of this presentation is to share school counselor experiences in the RTI process with English Learners. Implications for training and practice will be discussed.
Description
Learning Objectives/outcomes
- Participants will define Response to Intervention and English Learners.
- Participants will describe school counselors’ experiences with the Response to Intervention Process for English Learners.
- Participants will discuss the content and experiential needs of school counselors and school counselors in training.
Opportunities for audience participation
Presenters will facilitate a presentation in three parts.
First the presenters will provide an overview of the Response to Intervention process, needs of English Learners and School Counselor roles. Presenters will use Total Physical Response activities (Stand up/sit down, thumbs up/down, signage) to assess what participants know about RTI and English Learners. Participants will ask members to describe their roles with RTI and English Learners at their schools.
Next the presenters will share the research literature and methodology that led to the study. They will also share themes and quotations that describe school counselors' experiences taking part in the RTI process with English Learners. Presenters will invite audience members to identify any findings that resemble or differ from their RTI involvement.
Finally, the presenters will discuss implications for school counselor training and practice based on the research findings. Audience members will be invited to describe any helpful or desired RTI with English Learner training needs. Presenters will generate a list based on the dialogue with the audience.
Handouts/Resources
Participants will receive a handout with key information and findings from the presentation. Audience members will also receive a list of relevant literature and resources.