Response to Intervention (RTI) is the practice of providing scientifically-based, high-quality instruction and progress monitoring to struggling readers. Universal Literacy incorporates a multi-tiered approach to address academic difficulties for all students, reducing referrals to special education.

Daily lessons provide explicit instruction: the teacher models the skill, allows group practice, and individual practice with corrective feedback. Research unequivocally recommends this instructional model for at-risk students.

Lexile and DIBELS-equivalent fluency measures provide the crucial information needed to monitor adequate academic growth.

Many students are referred to special education because of their low reading skills. Effective implementation of Universal Literacy instruction and monitoring can reduce these inappropriate referrals to special education.

Universal Literacy accommodates a multi-tiered model. The Reading Intervention Teacher's Guide provides additional lessons for struggling readers and allows the teacher to intensify instruction for students who may need extra help with missed skills.

VPORT data management and easy-to-use daily lessons encourage the collaboration of school staff for monitoring and implementing the intervention.