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Response to Intervention

The basic ideas in Response to Intervention (RTI) are straightforward and focus on: interventions tailored to address the needs and learning issues of students, using research-based interventions, the use of tiered responses, and carefully monitoring student progress and adjusting as needed.

The following table illustrates the role BrainWare Safari cognitive skills development can play in an RTI initiative.

RTI Procedure BrainWare Safari Cognitive Skills Development as an Intervention
Identify students who need intervention.

In many cases, routine academic assessments and teacher observations are effective in identifying students who are struggling or failing to master academic standards.  The key is to determine whether the issue is instruction (that is the student needs additional instruction and/or practice) or whether there is a barrier that warrants an intervention.  If additional instruction does not resolve the problem, it is likely that an intervention is in order.

In some cases, BrainWare Safari can be used in a diagnostic mode to quickly indicate weak cognitive processing areas.
Provide intervention that effectively resolves the problems for the majority of students who receive the intervention. A great advantage of BrainWare Safari is that it develops cognitive skills comprehensively and in an integrated fashion with significant impact for virtually all students following a 10-12 week program.  This obviates the need at this stage for a detailed diagnosis.  The program is designed to require more practice of weaker processing skills and to address individual strengths and weaknesses within the framework of a program that is easy to implement and helps a broad base of students.
Monitor the effects of the intervention to ensure integrity of implementation and effects on learning. BrainWare Safari enables teachers and staff to monitor student progress and adherence to the recommended protocol.  Adjustments in individual student focus can be instituted.  Following the intervention, routine academic assessments and teacher observation can quickly show the impact on academic progress.
Make decisions about the need for further intervention. The reporting tool in BrainWare Safari allows trained personnel to draw insights regarding areas of cognitive strengths and weaknesses for each student.  While many students will require no additional intervention, specific targeted interventions and supplementary exercise and practice may then be determined on a case-by-case basis.

 

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Educators Say ... The Program Boosted Their Self-Esteem

by Natalie Cordell, Teacher, IN

"I love BrainWare Safari and so do the students. The program is indeed a great way for the students to learn while having fun. Many of them have shown more willingness to work independently. The program definitely has boosted thier self-esteem as they have graduated many levels. It is rewarding to watch them solve problems and reach success."

Clinicians Say ... It Should Be a Staple in Every Household

by Teresa Rosen, PhD

"As a clinician and a parent, I have never seen a program that offers the intensity and diversity that BrainWare Safari offers. For the price, for the time involved, for the motivation of the child, there's nothing out there that even comes close. It should be a staple in every household."

Educators Say ... Learning Software Finally Worth Buying

by Michael Strong, Author of "The Habit of Thought"

"In a world of hype regarding learning games and brain development software, BrainWare Safari is the software product most likely to result in significant real gains in IQ scores, when used as recommended and complemented by a healthy physical, emotional, and social environment. Learning software has finally become worth buying."

Parents Say ... They’re Playing but They’re Really Learning

by John Y. (Kendall, Age 11, and Clay, Age 8)

"They think they're playing but they're really learning. The video-game format makes them want to play. We did BrainWare Safari for the learning aspect, but the game part really made them want to do it. It motivated them."

Educators Say ... I Could See Changes in Their Ability to Think Logically

by Michelle Fisher-Jones, Teacher, IN

"It is sad, as an educator, to see many students who come into my class lacking the confidence they need to be successful in school. It is imperative that students are given the opportunities to excel. BrainWare Safari was that opportunity and the students definitely took advantage of it. I could see changes in their ability to think logically and to solve problems. They looked forward to practicing the skills in BrainWare Safari. They just wanted to keep going."

Parents Say ... Skills that Benefit Children for Their Lifetime

by Puling Z. (Rachel, Age 7)

"BrainWare Safari works on skills that can benefit children for their lifetime. Other skills they may forget, but this is different. It's like Chinese traditional medicine; it cures form the root."

Educators Say ... A Major Breakthrough in Education

by Dr. Lou Barber, Former State Asst. Supt., CA

"When I became aware of the effectiveness of BrainWare Safari, I recognized the potential contribution this program could make to the educational field. It basically provides a process by which the brain learns how to learn. BrainWare Safari is a well-designed series of brain exercises in a game format that works for all learners--school-age students aged 6 and older, as well as adults. It is truly a major breakthrough in education and has unlimited potential for individuals with disability as well as those with high-level academic ability."

Clinicians Say ... BrainWare Safari is Revolutionary

by Gary Vogel, OD, FAAO

"BrainWare Safari is revolutionary. For the first time, the kinds of exercises I have used one-on-one with patients have been incorporated into a fun and entertaining video-game format."

Parents Say ... I Noticed A Difference in His Schoolwork

by Debra W. (Demar, Age 10

"I noticed a difference in his schoolwork. When I went in to see his teacher, she told me how well he was maturing, how well he'd done in his classes, and how easy it was for him to make progress. She now has to keep up with hin in his schoolwork. Before he was slower and afraid to make decisions. Now he makes decisions for both of us. He likes BrainWare Safari. I love it!"

Parents Say ... Other Programs Don’t Have the Depth of Research

by Sue D. (Michael, Age 12)

BrainWare is more intensive and strategic in terms of building connections in the brain. It's wonderful! Other games don't have the depth of research behind them."

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