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May 15, 2014 |
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Ask the Experts
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Should interventions in Tier 2 and Tier 3 follow the alignment of the core curriculum?
Dr. Karen Wixson emphasizes that in general, Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions should be aligned with the core curriculum.
However, in her response, she does identify situations when differences between the tiered interventions provided and the core curriculum may be necessary.
Read her full response to this question.
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The RTI Action Network has developed a new online planning tool to help educators successfully implement RTI K-6. Now available from Corwin Press!
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| There are seemingly contradictory descriptions of Tier 2 and Tier 3 within the literature. In Distinguishing Between Tier 2 and Tier 3 Instruction in Order to Support Implementation of RTI, Jason Harlacher of Marzano Research Laboratory provides clarification on how to intensify instruction within a multi-tier system of supports (MTSS) in both elementary and secondary settings. Learn more about the differences between the tiers across organizational, assessment and instructional factors.
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Implementing RTI in Urban Settings
Chemay Morales-James and a team from New York University’s Metropolitan Center for Urban Education outline the structural and cultural dynamics unique to urban schools that may complicate the development and implementation of RtI. They also define a culturally responsive RtI approach to guide schools that are addressing disproportionate representation of minorities in suspension and special education. Read the article to discover cultural adaptations to consider when developing and implementing RTI in urban settings.
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The ABCs of School Support Services
What are the similarities and differences between programs and services provided under local RTI policies, Section 504, and special education programs under IDEA? Jose Martín’s article, Understanding the Modern Menu of Public Education Services for Struggling Learners, deftly explains the menu of services available today and how they intersect and stand on their own to support student success.
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MTSS and the Common Core
Colleen Riley, State Director of Early Childhood Special Education and Title Services in Kansas, explores how the common core standards and a multi-tier system of supports (MTSS) framework are complementary in ensuring the success of all students. She also discusses the supports that must be provided for educators to achieve effective implementation. Watch The Relationship Between CCSS and MTSS for more information.
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News and Announcements
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Join NASP for the Summer Conferences
Whether you’re an advanced level practitioner looking for practical, hands-on skills or an up and coming professional seeking to expand your knowledge base, the 2014 Summer Conferences, hosted by the National Association of School Psychologists, are a great place to get the training you need. You’ll hear from nationally known experts in intensive training sessions designed specifically for school psychologists. You can attend one, two, or three days of training, and earn up to 18 hours of NASP-, APA-, and NBCC-approved CPD at each location. Join us July 79 in Pittsburgh, PA and July 2123 in Las Vegas, NV to get the training you need over your summer break!
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