http://www.spectrumk12.com/ en bethdubose@spectrumk12.com Copyright 2011 2011-12-06T18:11:34+00:00 http://www.spectrumk12.com/blog/behavior_support_in_a_rti_framework/ http://www.spectrumk12.com/blog/behavior_support_in_a_rti_framework/#When:17:11:34Z In the latest installment of the Ask the Expert series on the National Center on Response to Intervention’s website, Laurie Emery answers the question "How is behavior support included in the RTI framework in your school?"View Laurie’s answer in the video on the National Center on Response to Intervention’s website. Response to Intervention 2011-12-06T17:11:34+00:00 http://www.spectrumk12.com/blog/response_to_intervention_in_the_social-emotional-behavioral_domain/ http://www.spectrumk12.com/blog/response_to_intervention_in_the_social-emotional-behavioral_domain/#When:16:29:28Z Perspectives from Urban Schools This article examines the application of the popular Response to Intervention (RTI) approach to the early identification and service delivery for students with social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties in schools. The article begins with an explanation of the RTI model as applied to the social behavior domain, based on the empirical research base. Read the article at the Council of Exceptional Children’s website Response to Intervention 2011-05-18T16:29:28+00:00 http://www.spectrumk12.com/blog/a_project_achieve_blueprint_toward_an_effective_and_integrated_school-level/ http://www.spectrumk12.com/blog/a_project_achieve_blueprint_toward_an_effective_and_integrated_school-level/#When:16:23:06Z www.projectachieve.infoContinuous school improvement and school, staff, and student success are facilitated by understanding (a) the components of an effective school; (b) how strategic planning fits into these components; and (c) how the school improvement process is organized through the committee structure of the school and the activities of school-level committees. This free Technical Assistance (TA) paper addresses each of these issues, specifically focusing on an evidence-based blueprint of the school-level committees needed (structurally or functioning) by every school and what their primary missions should be. Go to: http://www.projectachieve.info and the “Project ACHIEVE: Planning and Development Tools” pull-down menu. Response to Intervention 2011-05-13T16:23:06+00:00 http://www.spectrumk12.com/blog/the_complex_ecology_of_response_to_intervention/ http://www.spectrumk12.com/blog/the_complex_ecology_of_response_to_intervention/#When:16:25:43Z A collection of papers that were presented by National Center on Response to Intervention (NCRTI) staff at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) 2010 Conference. The collection features papers on nine different topics including: critical issues facing states in RTI implementation, providing effective instructional intervention within an RTI framework, and using RTI to reduce disproportionality and the achievement gap. To download the PDF, visit the National Center on Response to Intervention. Response to Intervention 2011-05-11T16:25:43+00:00 http://www.spectrumk12.com/blog/response_to_intervention_a_transformational_approach/ http://www.spectrumk12.com/blog/response_to_intervention_a_transformational_approach/#When:16:26:03Z Read about how Response to Intervention is transforming how we address student needs in today’s schools in this NEA policy brief. Download brief Response to Intervention 2011-05-04T16:26:03+00:00 http://www.spectrumk12.com/blog/does_response_to_intervention_really_work/ http://www.spectrumk12.com/blog/does_response_to_intervention_really_work/#When:17:24:00Z This article looks at Response to Intervention from not only the school district’s point of view, but also the teacher’s, parent’s and attorney’s. The Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES recently gathered data from 8 of their 9 school districts to determine the success of their Response to Intervention process. Diane Bennett, special education school improvement specialist at Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES, said the data gathered from the districts within the BOCES suggest the process of classifying special education students is becoming more efficient thanks to their response to intervention process. Their referrals have dropped from 160 in 2007-2008 to 69 as of late February 2010-11. Parents feel like their students need special education services, but Response to Intervention is slowing down the eligibility process. Bennet stated that the purpose of RTI is to provide early help to students who are struggling, but do not necessarily need special education services. “If they get appropriate intervention early on, they’re probably not truly learning disabled,” she said. “What you saw before, when there was a problem, many parents and staff thought (students) immediately had to be referred to special education. We’re finding with the use of appropriate targeted interventions, that students can get appropriate supports in general education through a response-to-intervention model.” The BOCES feels the data they gathered from their member districts shows that RTI is doing it’s job. The author also interviewed a local special education attorney, Andrew Cuddy. He is worried that students with true learning disabilities will languish in a general education setting when they should be classified and given an individualized education program. In response, Bennett stated screenings occur right away and children with needs are identified quickly and Tier 1 (general education) interventions can begin right away. To read the full article, go to Auburnpub We have heard from many districts that they are seeing more and more litagation in their districts around Response to Intervention. Spectrum K12 recently conducted a webinar presented by Dr. Andrea Ogonosky adressing this exact issue. She states that data and documentation is vital for any district to represent what they are doing in regards to Response to Intervention. She recommends districts have strong data aggregation systems where they can not only see individual student data but also data on how individual students are measuring up to their peer group. This webinar has been very popular, and recommended by numerous individuals. Click here to view The Must Do’s of RTI Documentation… Staying out of Due Process: Documenting Assessments, Data, Curriculum, Interventions and Fidelity Response to Intervention 2011-04-11T17:24:00+00:00 http://www.spectrumk12.com/blog/selected_references_for_rti_math_in_the_elementary_school/ http://www.spectrumk12.com/blog/selected_references_for_rti_math_in_the_elementary_school/#When:19:22:00Z A comprehensive list of Response to Intervention Math resources including websites, software and books. At the recent Title I conference in Montana, Ann Verploegen presented resources for schools and districts when implementing Math into their RTI process. This list includes the resources she gathered for that presentation broken out by category including Progress Monitoring, CBM, Skill Mastery, Research Based Products, Traditional Assessments and Books. To view Ann’s resource list, please visit the Montana DOE. Response to Intervention 2011-04-04T19:22:00+00:00 http://www.spectrumk12.com/blog/monitoring_progress_response_to_interventions_promise_and_pitfalls/ http://www.spectrumk12.com/blog/monitoring_progress_response_to_interventions_promise_and_pitfalls/#When:00:34:01Z This special report examines the many forms Response to Intervention is now taking, its research base, its influence on the educational marketplace, and the federal regulations that both fuel and restrict its growth.Education Week released their newest special report on RTI today. The articles include:   An Instructional Approach Expands Its Reach   Calif. District Uses RTI to Boost Achievement for All   RTI’s Growth Helps Buoy Education Marketplace   RTI Makes Few Inroads Into the Nation’s Education Schools   School Enlists Tiered Approach to Discipline   Some Parents Remain Leery of RTI’s Benefits   Districts Must Walk a Fine Line to Fund RTI Programs   Experts Say RTI’s Use May Outrun Its Research Base To view the entire report and download a free interactive PDF version, visit Education Week. Response to Intervention 2011-03-01T00:34:01+00:00 http://www.spectrumk12.com/blog/response_to_intervention_rti_a_primer_for_parents/ http://www.spectrumk12.com/blog/response_to_intervention_rti_a_primer_for_parents/#When:01:06:00Z A major concern for parents as well as teachers is how to help children who experience difficulty in school. All parents want to see their child excel, and it can be very frustrating when a child falls behind. This paper provides information to parents on what Response to Intervention is and how it can be used in schools to help their child. To access the paper go to National Association of School Psychologists Response to Intervention 2011-01-29T01:06:00+00:00 http://www.spectrumk12.com/blog/three_schools_recognized_for_pbis/ http://www.spectrumk12.com/blog/three_schools_recognized_for_pbis/#When:00:57:00Z Catawba Springs Elementary, Love Memorial Elementary, and S. Ray Lowder Elementary Schools of Lincoln County School District in North Carolina were recognized in December as Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) Exemplar Schools. The schools’ staff and students went through an evaluation process that required a school visit, interviews with staff and students, and a lengthy presentation on the PBIS prgram at each school. To read the full article go to Lincoln Tribune.com Response to Intervention 2011-01-27T00:57:00+00:00