Addressing Barriers to Effective RTI through School Counselor Consultation: A Social Justice Approach

Authors

Jeffrey M. Warren, The University of North Carolina at PembrokeFollow
Gretchen Robinson, The University of North Carolina at PembrokeFollow

Abstract

Response to Intervention (RTI) is a culturally responsive framework developed to provide targeted, evidence-based instruction to all students in regular education settings. A goal of RTI is to reduce the disproportionate number of students of color referred for special education services. However, numerous barriers often prevent teachers from effectively engaging in the RTI process and serve to impede the delivery of instruction. School counselors can provide rational emotive-social behavior (RE-SB) consultation for teachers to address psychosocial barriers and promote social justice. This article outlines RTI, barriers to implementation, and how school counselors can advocate for all students through RE-SB consultation.

Repository Citation

Warren, J. M., & Robinson, G. (2015). Addressing Barriers to Effective RTI through School Counselor Consultation: A Social Justice Approach, Electronic Journal for Inclusive Education, 3 (4).