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"In order to pledge success for every child using the RTI model, I would advise educators to seek building-wide commitment to the process and assemble a problem solving team dedicated to data analysis, interventions and progress monitoring..." [Read full story »]

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In regards to implementing RTI at the secondary level, how do you address the issue of universal screening?

Response from Evelyn Johnson, Ed.D.: First, it will be important to determine the outcome you are trying to predict. At the elementary school level, screening is conducted to determine who is at-risk for poor academic outcomes, especially in reading and math....[read full response]

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David Prasse

David Prasse is Professor and Dean of the School of Education, Loyola University Chicago. A school psychologist by training, he has participated in the preparation of school psychologists for over 30 years.

The author of numerous publications on legal issues in school psychology and special education, he has contributed to special and general education reform initiatives at local, state and national levels. Recently he has contributed to assisting states and districts in the full implementation of Problem Solving service delivery models and using Response to Intervention as the basis for responding to AYP requirements of No Child Left Behind, and for determining special education eligibility.

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