This video provides an example of using keywords to help remember a word/concept. Notice the examples in the video.

During a training I recently attended the example was provided of a student trying to learn the states and capitals.

This is the example from the video;

Topeka=state capital

Kansas is the state.

Topeka reminds me of toes.

Kansas reminds me of cans.

Therefore, I see a can with the words/label of toes

Cans+toes

The capital of Kansas is Topeka.

As stated in the video, this can be used for areas such as science, vicabulary, states/capitals, foreign language.

According to research, this can increase scores by 1 standard deviation,.

N-Back Memory Technique

You can also use this technique with a regular deck of playing cards.
For this example the person is to remember 2 cards back.
The person is to remember the card that was a given number of cards back.
Example Sequence: 6-King-4-8-2
When the 4 comes up, they say "6" because it is 2 cards back.
When the 8 card comes up, they say King because it is 2 cards back.

To learn how to play, it is suggested that you rehearse my softly saying on saying 6-King until the next card is flipped.
Then when the next card is flipped, you would "say" King-4. until the 8 is flipped.

Another variation is stringing word. Each player has to remember their word + the words the previous players provided.
I remember the abphabet game that did this.
A=apple
B=balloon
C=cat
D=dog

Player 1 would say apple
Player 2 would say balloon, apple
Player 1 would say cat, balloon, apple
Player 2 would say dog, cat, balloon, apple

According to research, this will increase working memory performance which will equal to high test score + the ability to remember/access information related to a given subject.

http://www.spectrumk12.com

http://www.spectrumk12.com/

This is an awesome website. The site offers links to information on IEPs and RTI.

There is a FREE newletter that you can sign up for that will go directly to your e-mail. The newsletter comes out weekly. You will be able to access this in the RTI section.
Go to the RTI Corner
Click on something called The RTI Watch. (newsletter)

There is something called the Differentiated Instruction Assessment Tool. This is a neat check list.

Latest Response to Intervention News (blog) can also be located in the RTI Corner.

The IEPs section offers a section entitled Special Education Resources.
It provides a link to Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).
CEC has a Tip of the Week section.
The CEC also offers a section which features powerpoints and webinars that deal with modifications, accommodations, and RTI.

Engaging Families in Response to Intervention (RTI)

Accommodations and Modifications for Students with Disabilities

The RTI Belief System-Texas Educational Solution

RTI Problem Solving Procedures-Texas Educational Solutions

Realizing the Potential of RTI: Response to Intervention for English Language Learners

RTI Websites

The following sites address RTI with reference to academics.

www.texasreading.org

http://readingrockets.org

http://www.spellingcity.com

http://www.jeopardylabs.com

www.pppst.com

www.space.com

www.adlit.org

www.ldonline.org