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Integrated Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

Kent McIntosh

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Integrated Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Blending RTI and PBIS

by Kent McIntosh

Reading Level 7 12C Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered how schools help kids who find learning or behavior extra tricky? Imagine a special system that brings together all the best ways to support students so everyone gets the help they need. But how do schools make this work smoothly for every child?

Themes

Learning disabled childrenEducationBehavior disorders in children

Quick Assessment

This book explores how schools can combine academic and behavioral support programs into one cohesive system to better assist students with learning and behavioral challenges. It offers practical strategies, case studies, and tools for educators and administrators aiming to implement integrated support systems effectively. Suitable for parents of middle-grade children interested in educational approaches to support diverse learning needs.

Why we rated Integrated Multi-Tiered Systems of Support 12C

Integrated Multi-Tiered Systems of Support is written at a Level 7 reading level across 356 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Integrated Multi-Tiered Systems of Support works for readers up to grade 9.0.

We rate Integrated Multi-Tiered Systems of Support as 12C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, Integrated Multi-Tiered Systems of Support explores learning disabled children, education, and behavior disorders in children — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about learning disabled children, education, behavior disorders in children.
  • Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

356 pages
ISBN
9781462524747
Pages
356
Publisher
Guilford Publications
Published
2016
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Learning Disabled Children, EducationBehavior Disorders in ChildrenSocial ScienceSocial WorkLearning Disabled ChildrenProblem ChildrenPsychologyPsychotherapyChild & AdolescentBehavior Disorder in ChildrenEducationEducational Psychology