RTI
Consider the
following questions:
- What is
RtI?
- What is
the role of the school counselor in a problem-solving/RtI
model?
- What are
the training or skills needs of school counselors?
Response to
intervention (RtI) is referenced in the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) reauthorization of 2004 as
well as in the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act. RtI can be
applied to all students who are not progressing in the core
curriculum at an adequate rate. RtI is part of a problem-solving
method that has been proven effective in both general and
special education. RtI is defined as the change in behavior or
performance as a function of an intervention. RtI represents a
systemic method or evaluating the needs of all students and for
fostering positive student outcomes through carefully selected
and implemented interventions. It also may be used to assist
schools and districts in identifying students who may require
more intensive instructional services and/or be eligible for
exceptional student education.
The following
information is offered for your review:
In an effort to
provide technical assistance and support to the state, the
Florida Department of Education and the University of South
Florida have partnered to create Florida’s Problem
Solving/Response-to-Intervention Project. The focus of this
project is two-fold: (1) To provide statewide professional
development and technical assistance to districts engaged in or
wishing to initiate PS/RtI projects, and (2) to provide direct
support, training, and on-site coaching to six pilot districts.
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The Florida
Department of Education developed a memorandum and technical
assistance paper (TAP) which addresses RtI. The
Memorandum K12: 2006-22 (2/27/06) may be viewed
here.
You may view
the TAP
here.
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