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Evaluate and Refine Implementation

Evaluate and Refine ImplementationImplementation evaluation provides evidence of how well the model is being implemented and informs the professional development process. George Batsche of the University of Florida offers evaluation tools to show your team direct evidence that their decision to implement this process resulted in positive outcomes for all students. Read his article "Evaluating and Refining Implementation." »




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Refers to the over representation of students in special education programs/services that is above state and national averages; identification of more students for services through special education than the proportion of that population in the general population.

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Create Your Implementation Blueprint Stage 5: Innovation

There is no "RTI in a Box." Instead, it will have to be customized to fit the context of each individual school. For example, whether it is better for an interventionist to "push-in" to a classroom or for teachers to group across an entire grade level depends upon staffing, level of teacher cooperation, and even facility layout.

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Create Your Implementation Blueprint Stage 6: Sustainability

Sustainability is critical and should be the goal during each earlier stage. The manner in which RTI is implemented in earlier stages will determine the level of sustainability. To a great extent, securing teacher buy-in is critical to the long-term sustainability of this innovation.

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Moving From Good Intentions to Good Outcomes: Implementation of Educational Programs

Life is filled with commitments that are made in good faith. When we say we are going to exercise regularly, spend more time with our children, and save for our retirement, we typically mean it. The challenge is that life is a great deal more complicated than reasonable plans and good intentions.

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