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Response to Intervention (RTI):

also Response to Instruction / Responsiveness to Intervention

Practice of providing high-quality instruction and interventions matched to
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"Instead of concentrating on the "bar" that kids are supposed to be clearing, we're focusing on taking students from "where they are and moving them forward." [Read full story »]

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Should interventions in Tier 2 and Tier 3 follow the alignment of the core curriculum?

Response from Karen Wixson, Ph.D.: The general answer to this question is "yes"—Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions should be aligned with the core curriculum.  However...[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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