Interventions

Primary intervention is the universal core program that all students receive.
 * Primary Level of Intervention**

Standard protocol intervention relies on the same, empirically validated intervention for all students with similar academic or behavioral needs. Standard protocol interventions facilitate quality control.
 * Standard Protocol Intervention**

Secondary intervention supplements primary intervention (i.e., the universal core program) such that students receive additional research-based preventative treatment. Secondary level interventions are often short-term, implemented in small group settings, and may be individualized.
 * Secondary Level of Intervention**

**Intensive Intervention** Intensive academic and/or behavioral interventions are characterized by their increased focus for students who fail to respond to less intensive forms of instruction. Intensity can be increased through many dimensions including length, frequency, and duration of implementation. Within RTI, intensive is sometimes referred to as tertiary intervention.

Tertiary intervention supplements primary and secondary interventions to intensify instruction (see intensive intervention). Tertiary level of intervention often occurs under the auspices of special education. Individualized education program (IEP) goals are established; individualized student programs are developed formatively using systematic progress monitoring; and student progress data are also used to determine when a student may return to secondary or primary prevention. Tertiary level of intervention is usually implemented individually or in very small groups.
 * Tertiary Level of Intervention**

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//Our third tier of interventions does not include special ed services.//