John Carruth

John Carruth is the Assistant Superintendent of Special Programs and Projects for the Vail Unified School District in Tucson, Arizona. Mr. Carruth has worked for the Vail Unified School District for fourteen years holding several positions including the Director of Special Programs, Assistant Principal, and Special Education Teacher. Over the past seven years, Mr. Carruth has worked with a team to implement a data-based decision model that emphasizes RTI. The results include significant improvement in learning outcomes for all students on statewide assessments, as well as a 40% reduction in the number of students referred for initial placement in special education and a 50% reduction in the number of students identified as having a learning disability.