RTI Success

Elizabeth Whitten, Ph.D., is a professor in the Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies and director of the special education internship study abroad program at Western Michigan University.Prior to moving into higher education, she served as a special and elementary education teacher, principal, and director of special education.She lives in Kalamazoo, Michigan.Kelli J. Esteves, Ed.D.,  is an associate professor of education and the coordinator of global experiences for the College of Education at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. She teaches courses on topics related to special education, developmental theory, and children’s literature.She lives in Zionsville, Indiana.Alice Woodrow, Ed.D., is director of special education at Allegan Area Educational Service Agency in Allegan, Michigan.Alice has also served as the supervisor of special education in the Comstock (MI) Public Schools.

“RTI Success provides the essential tools teachers need that allow them to focus on positive student relationships, collaborate with other professionals and families, and design learner-centered instruction to meet each child’s unique needs. The chapter on co-teaching is invaluable, and the entire book is well organized with reproducible forms and ‘What to Try When’ charts to save teachers time!”