The Response-to-Intervention (RtI) movement is enabling public education in the United States to evolve from a reactive model in which students had to seriously deteriorate before being moved on to special education programs, to one that emphasizes early and high-quality research-based interventions in regular programs that generate useful data with which to make key decisions for each struggling student. This evolution, however, has taken place against a backdrop of legal requirements for special education referrals and evaluations that remain almost unchanged from those of more than 30 years ago. The meeting of RtI innovations and the traditional child-find requirement of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA 2004) has many scratching their heads over exactly how the rules fit into the modern intervention era. Both the misconceptions that have become commonplace, as well as the legal disputes created by this juncture, make one wonder whether we truly grasp the fundamental child-find obligation of the IDEA in its present context.
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Legal Implications of Response to Intervention and Special Education Identification - 0 views
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The Response-to-Intervention (RtI) movement is enabling public education in the United States to evolve from a reactive model in which students had to seriously deteriorate before being moved on to special education programs, to one that emphasizes early and high-quality research-based interventions in regular programs that generate useful data with which to make key decisions for each struggling student. This evolution, however, has taken place against a backdrop of legal requirements for special education referrals and evaluations that remain almost unchanged from those of more than 30 years ago. The meeting of RtI innovations and the traditional child-find requirement of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA 2004) has many scratching their heads over exactly how the rules fit into the modern intervention era. Both the misconceptions that have become commonplace, as well as the legal disputes created by this juncture, make one wonder whether we truly grasp the fundamental child-find obligation of the IDEA in its present context.
RTI in Middle Schools - Webinar - Feb. 9, 2010 - 0 views
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This free webinar will provide an overview of current RTI practices in middle schools across the nation. The webinar will also include information about how selected schools are implementing RTI in the middle grades.
High School RTI: Progress Monitoring - Webinar - May 12, 2010 - 0 views
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What: The High School Tiered Interventions Initiative (HSTII) is a collaborative effort among the National Center on Response to Intervention, the National High School Center, and the Center on Instruction that explores how RTI and tiered interventions are being implemented at the high school level. In this webinar, Dr. Kristen McMaster will provide an overview of Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM), including the purpose, a brief description of research, and a demonstration of how CBM data can be used to monitor student progress. She will briefly review CBM tools that are available for high schools in reading, mathematics, and the content areas, and provide instructions for developing CBM tools for use at the high school level. Following Dr. McMaster's presentation of CBM in high school, representatives from Walla Walla High School in Walla Walla, Washington, will discuss how they have monitored school progress as part of their tiered intervention model. This presentation is suitable for anyone interested in the researcher and practitioner perspectives of RTI and progress monitoring at the high school level.
CSPD offering RTI and Differentiated Instruction Workshops - Billings - Multiple Dates - 0 views
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Visit www.msubillings.edu/cspd to register for these workshops RTI 101 January 31st or February 11th, 2011 RTI Tier 1 Interventions February 15th, 2011 Differentiated Instruction February 22nd, 2011 Advanced DI February 23rd or February 24th, 2011 Room still available in these January workshops: Para Academy: Secondary Transtion January 11th and 12th, 2011 Data, Data, Everywhere! What's a Teacher to do? January 19th, 2011
RTI Memo to State Directors of Special Education - 0 views
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Click here to read:A Response to Intervention (RTI) Process Cannot Be Used to Delay-Deny an Evaluation for Eligibility under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
A Parent Guide to Response-to-Intervention - 0 views
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The National Center for Learning Disabilities’ RTI Action Network has developed this guide for parents and schools involved in implementing response to intervention (RTI) in the elementary grades. As schools work to implement this new approach, some confusion may arise, so parents should feel free to ask questions and raise concerns along the way.
A Parent's Guide to Response to Intervention (RTI) by Susan Bruce, Regional Education C... - 0 views
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When IDEA was reauthorized in 2004 some new buzz words emerged. One term is Response to Intervention (RTI). Although response to intervention is not actually new, it is very new to IDEA, parents, and to many school districts.
Assessments in RTI/MTSS: How much assessment is enough? - 0 views
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Assessment plays an important role in the Response to Intervention (RtI)/Multiple System of Supports (MTSS) process. While the different types of assessment seem clearly outlined and easily understood for those in the assessment field, comprehensive assessment systems used beyond special education are relatively new to many educators. Consequently, there are varied interpretations and implementations of assessment across districts and schools. Uncertainty still exists about the purpose of specific assessments, how often to use them, how to use the information effectively, and even the terminology used to describe different assessments. This confusion is largely due to multiple meanings of assessment terms, and a misunderstanding of the value and purpose of various assessments. It is such a widespread conundrum that my colleague, Nancy Eberhardt, and I devoted an entire chapter to it in our book, RtI: The Forgotten Tier.
RTI State Database - materials and training - 0 views
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The State Database provides resources on a number of topics related to response to intervention (RTI). The resources, which range from policy documents and briefs to trainings and tools, were developed by states, districts, or territories, in the U.S. who are in different stages of implementing Response to Intervention.
Education Week: Experts Say RTI's Use May Outrun Its Research Base - 0 views
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Response to intervention has exploded into one of the most popular school initiatives in the country, but experts caution that RTI's use is far outstripping its research base. While the heightened interest has spurred research advances in key aspects of RTI, such as universal screening tools and initial interventions, other areas have little or no research support. Moreover, experts worry the historically piecemeal approach to studying RTI can give educators a skewed view of how to employ it effectively, and for what purpose.
Supporting RtI: Assessment - Great Falls - Sept. 13, 2011 - 0 views
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Click here to download the brochure, with registration, for this event (PDF) What: The successful implementation of Response to Intervention system involves both the collection and skillful analysis and use of data. However schools often struggle with the second half of this requirement: continuously using assessment to make data-based decisions. This workshop will focus on: A short view of the 8 Montana RtI Essential Components with an emphasis on ongoing as-sessment at the school wide and student level. Going beyond data collection to using the information to make strong, viable data-based decisions. Using benchmark data from multiple sources to develop effective instructional plans for schools, classrooms and small groups. Collecting and using various types of progress monitoring data to track the effectiveness of individual student intervention plans. Individual break-out sessions focusing specifically on DIBELS, AIMSweb and MAP systems. When: September 13, 2011 Where: Hampton Inn Great Falls, MT Free training for: Elementary teachers, Special education teachers, Administrators, and Paraprofessionals. To register online: Register online at www.havre.k12.mt.us Click on the CSPD icon (upper right hand corner) Click on CSPD Calendar
Response to Intervention Early Childhood - Havre - Dec 5, 2011 - 0 views
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Click here to download flyer (PDF) What:Tara Ferriter-Smith and Terri Barclay will share how Early Reading First preschool centers throughout the state of Montana are using a comprehensive RtI framework to prepare students for Kindergarten and future success in school. They will discuss the evidence based instructional and assessment practices that are proving to be effective for all learners. When implemented well an RtI framework will help educators align student needs by assessing student’s performance and adjusting instruction based on the individual’s response to a scientifically based intervention increasing the likelihood of student success. Discover how ongoing progress monitoring can help you make informed decisions to provide interventions for those students who are not achieving anticipated progress. When:December 5, 20118:30-3:00 pm MountainWhere:HRDC Building2229 5th AvenueHavre, MTContact:Aileen Couch, CoordinatorPhone: (406) 265-4356 ext. 322Email: cspd@havre.k12.mt.us
Supporting RtI: Phonological Awareness and Phonics Strategies - Great Falls, Havre - De... - 0 views
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Click here to register and get more information!What:Free training for general and special educators, paraprofessionals, agency personnel, parents andothers who work with elementary age children.Any reading program can be “powered up” when delivered with effective instructional techniques. Participants will review the “Big Five” strands of reading instruction with a particular focus on phonological awareness and phonics. They will learn and practice evidence-based, explicit teaching techniques, practice, and activities that can increase student learning whether used with large groups, small groups or individual students.When and Where:8:30 AM - 3:00 PM MountainDecember 7th, 2011 - Great Falls, MT - Hampton InnDecember 8th, 2011 - Havre, MT - Fifth Ave Christian ChurchContact:Aileen CouchPhone: (406) 265-4356 ext. 322Email: cspd@havre.k12.mt.us
Weaving the Common Core through the Strands - Pablo - Aug 8-10, 2012 - 0 views
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Click here for full information and registration What:
The Common Core is here... and so are RTI, MBI, GTE, IEFA, SPED, Technology, ..... all of these great initiatives-- how do we "weave" them all together? Join as at the beautiful Salish Kootenai College campus and get ready for the new school year with workshops on common core, technology, behavior, gifted, special education, Indian Education and much, much more. Where:
Salish Kootenai College
Pablo, MT When:
August 8-10 2012
Response to Intervention: Making It Work - Webinar - April 15, 2010 - 0 views
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Free Live Webinar: Response to Intervention: Making It Work Thursday, April 15, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Mountain time Also available "on demand" anytime 24 hours after the event Free registration is now open. Response to intervention, a tiered instructional model designed to provide more tailored support to students, has quickly gained prominence as a vehicle for school improvement. But implementation of RTI poses challenges. The framework often entails changes in organizational and instructional roles, new tools and curricula, increased paperwork, and greater program-coordination demands. Join two experts for an in-depth discussion of how schools and teachers can address common RTI-related issues.
Interventions that Work: Key to Effective Literacy Interventions for Students in Grades... - 0 views
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Click here to download the updated flier for this event Click here to register for this event online The Havre training has been CANCELLED and we will have one day in Great Falls (February 5) Please note: Registrations for the workshop taken through January 31, 2013 What: This one day seminar will examine the research base and how to apply it in crafting school based interventions to support improved literacy for struggling students, including English learners and students with learning disabilities. Using the latest meta-analysis from the Center on Instruction. Participants will examine the 4 keys to providing effective interventions and explore practical examples re: how to apply these principles at their school sites. In terms of RtI, this seminar will focus on Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions. When/Where: February 5, 2013 8:00 am - 3:30 pm Mountain Hampton Inn 2301 14th Street Southwest Great Falls, MT 59404 Cost: FREE TRAINING FOR: CSPD Region II General and Special Educators, Paraprofessionals, Agency Personnel, Parents and others who work with older students. Participation by individuals from outside of Region II is welcome; however, a $25.00 per person fee is required for the workshop. Region II consists of the counties of Cascade, Teton, Pondera, Toole, Glacier, Liberty, Hill, Blaine, and Chouteau. Contact: cspd@havre.k12.mt.us Aileen Couch, Coordinator, REGION II CSPD PO Box 7791 Havre, MT 59501 Phone: (406) 265-4356 ext. 322
Creating Trauma Sensitive Schools - Webinar - Apr. 17, 2013 - 0 views
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1. To join the meeting go http://tadnet.adobeconnect.com/tss/ and sign in as a guest.
2. Call in via telephone 1-877-512-6886 and Participant Code: 2365393812
3. Please turn off your computer's speakers.
What:
The first presentation will feature Nic Dibble from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction who will share how Wisconsin is building on existing mental health initiatives to use a Response to Intervention (RtI) framework to help schools support students affected by trauma. Resources that will be shared include Wisconsin's toolkit for schools, links to publications and websites that describe how schools can become more trauma-informed, and specific strategies schools can adopt to be more trauma-sensitive. The second presentation will feature Erin Butts from the University of Montana Institute for Educational Research and Service who will discuss secondary traumatic stress (STS), burnout, and self-care. She will identify STS signs and symptoms, discuss their significance, and provide recommendations for self-care. Her presentation will include an interactive exercise that can be used during stressful situations.
When:
Wednesday, April 1, 2013
11:00 am - 12:30 pm Mountain
Cost:
Free of charge.
Contact:
Adobe Connect questions - mariola.rosser@nasdse.org
Questions about the webinar - nbrandt@psych.umaryland.edu
How Should Students With Learning Disabilities Be Identified? - On Special Education - ... - 0 views
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Who are students with learning disabilities? It depends on what state or school district you live in. The combination of a surge in the use of response to intervention and a lack of consensus about how much of a role cognitive assessment should play in an evaluation prompted the National Center for Learning Disabilities this month to issue a new set of guidelines on its view of how students with specific learning disabilities should be identified. As the use of RTI has grown, there have also been concerns that it has been used inappropriately, delaying or preventing the identification of some students as having learning disabilities, or other disabilities.
Welcome to The IRIS Center - 0 views
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Visit the IRIS Center for Training Enhancements for free online interactive resources that translate research about the education of students with disabilities into practice. Our materials cover a wide variety of evidence-based topics, including behavior, RTI, learning strategies, and progress monitoring.
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When creating an Impact School and using the MTSS/RTI (Multi-Level Systems of Support) leadership team process, leaders can influence educators by aligning and integrating professional learning so it is practical and encourages meaningful dialogue and action planning. The content of this institute draws from ideas described in Jim Knight's Unmistakable Impact: A Partnership Approach to Improving Instruction and addresses the two big ideas of the (MTSS /RTI) process; consensus and infrastructure as systems change. Understanding what effective tools teams can use for, building relationships, developing procedures for translating the Montana Common Core State Standards (MCCS) into practice, and encouraging educators to be active partners in change will be the content presented in this 2 day institute. Audience:
Leadership teams from schools to attend together. Where:
Polson High School
Polson, MT