The reauthorized Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was signed into law on Dec. 3, 2004, by President George W. Bush. The final regulations were published on August 14, 2006. The IDEA 2004 requires schools to provide systematic, measured, appropriate educational interventions to students to ensure that students have been provided appropriate instruction. Response to Intervention (RTI) is a well-integrated system of instruction/intervention guided by child outcome data.

RTI will require general education and special education to work together to design and implement effective delivery systems. This webpage includes resources and references that may help school districts to take steps toward improved responses to struggling learners.

Field Guides

PDF DocumentOvercoming Barriers and Assessment Accommodations 
PDF DocumentData Analysis Tips: Low-Tech Environments 
PDF DocumentExample of Curriculum-Based Measurement Probes
PDF DocumentGlossary
PDF DocumentResearch-Based Interventions 
PDF DocumentLeadership, Team Building, and Professional Development for Response to Intervention (RtI) 
PDF DocumentMeasuring Student Performance Levels and Progress
PDF DocumentOther Factors
PDF DocumentOverview of Response to Intervention (RtI) 
PDF DocumentParent Informed
PDF DocumentResponse to Intervention (RtI) Team 

 

Dr. Patricia Drake
Consultant
Special Education
(734) 334-1484