Glossary

Browse the glossary below to learn the terms you need to know to successfully implement RTI in your school. This glossary was compiled using the following resources: The RTI Glossary of Terms developed by the IDEA Partnership @ NASDSE, the New Mexico Public Education Department RTI Glossary, and contributions from members of the RTI Action Network Advisory Council.


All | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | I | L | M | N | O | P | R | S | T | U | V

Over-Identification

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.


Over-Representation

Refers to over representation of students in specific disability-related categories that is above state and national averages.