LD OnLine Newsletter

Response to Intervention: How It Works

March 2011

Learn more about response to intervention, the multi-faceted approach to learning that plays a critical role in the special education process and is far too often misunderstood.

Response to Intervention in Primary Grade Reading

The U.S. Department of Education offers a list of recommendations for implementing response to intervention. Here are tips on screening students for problems, differentiating instruction, planning interventions, and establishing an RTI framework.
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Create Reading Accountability

Holding kids accountable for their reading requires more than just a computer-based program like Accelerated Reader. Teachers should also think about using reading logs, journals, or portfolios to keep track of students' reading progress.
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Helping Children with Learning Disabilities Understand What They Read

Students who struggle with reading comprehension can use basic techniques such as chunking and visualization to help get through their homework.
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Ask Dr. Silver

A parent says: My daughter has trouble comprehending written questions on tests. What should I do to help?

Dr. Larry Silver says psycho-educational testing can help determine if the student has problems with reading fluency or writing fluency.
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Recommended Book

Frequently Asked Questions About Response to Intervention

Why is RTI important? What is a tiered service delivery model? Written by two legal and special education experts, this guide has the answers to basic questions about RTI.
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Conference: American Counseling Association

ACA will hold its conference and exposition in New Orleans, La., March 23-27. See a list of education sessions and register for the event.
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Reasons for the Misidentification of Special Needs Among ELLs

Find out why English language learners are both over- and under-identified for special education services and why it's important to avoid these types of errors.
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