OT/PT RTI Resources
The Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy departments have put together RTI kits to be housed at various schools across the PAEC cooperative.
RTI Box
Introduction: The purpose of this guide is to help teachers find strategies to assist student to achieve age appropriate skills. Topics included in this manual are components of handwriting, visual perceptual/motor skills, fine and gross motor coordination, balance and mobility, positioning, childhood obesity and sensory integration. This guide will review development of young students and provide strategies for older students who may be struggling. This manual is part of a kit that provides specific and equipment that can develop and/or remediate skills. It is recommended to be consistent with the strategies or equipment that you choose. If a student’s difficulties continue after several strategies have been tried, contact your building Occupational or Physical Therapist.
Download part of the manual (pdf)
- Intro
- Fine and Gross Motor Skills in the Classroom Reference
- Role of the OT/PT
- Procedure for referral
- Teacher Checklist for Motor Concerns
- Activities of Daily Living Checklist
- Pre-Writing Shapes Checklist
Download a Response to Intervention guide (pdf)
Download Early Childhood Developmental Milestones (pdf)
The following sections are included in the OT/PT RTI Manuals:
I. Proper Positioning in Chair
II. Position of Paper on Desk (Right and Left Hand)
III. Handwriting (Readiness Skills & Strategies)
IV. Scissor Skills
V. Alertness & Awareness (High, Low, Transitions)
VI. Childhood Obesity (Websites and Activities)