Can school systems provide the intervention resources students need?

Although early intervention using evidence-based practices may be widely promoted, implementation in real classrooms and schools is challenging (Abbott, Greenwood, Buzhardt, & Tapia, 2006; Fixen, Naoom, Blase, Friedman, & Wallace, 2005). Challenges center on pedagogy, resources, and changing systems to support early reading intervention, particularly in kindergarten through second grade.”

Kamps, D., Abbott,D., Greenwood, C., Wills, H. et al. (2008). Effects of Small-Group Reading Instruction and Curriculum Differences for Students Most at Risk in Kindergarten: Two- Year Results for Secondary- and Tertiary- Level Interventions. Journal of Learning Disabilities,  41 (2) p.101- 114.