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There is strong research evidence and a clear convergence of findings that providing Tier 2 interventions for students with reading difficulties in the primary grades is an effective practice. In this chapter, the current research and practice for implementing Tier 2 interventions are examined. First, the research-based recommendations for implementation of Tier 2 intervention at the early elementary level are reviewed. Both content and delivery aspects of intervention implementation are investigated. Then, survey and observational data regarding current implementation of Tier 2 interventions in practice and the extent to which current practice aligns with the research base are examined. Finally, a study of a hybrid Tier 1 and 2 intervention and its effects on the early literacy outcomes of kindergarten students at risk for reading difficulties are presented. Implications and direction for future research on the implementation of Tier 2 interventions are discussed.
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Wanzek, J., Al Otaiba, S., Gatlin, B. (2016). Implementation of Tier 2 Reading Interventions in the Primary Grades. In: Jimerson, S., Burns, M., VanDerHeyden, A. (eds) Handbook of Response to Intervention. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-7568-3_19
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