IDEA ’04 states that a local educational agency may use a process to determine if a child has a specific learning disability based in part on whether the child responds to scientific, research-based intervention.

This Creating an RTI Model That Works for You explores the history and purpose of response to intervention (RTI) and the new legal language related to determining special education eligibility for children with specific learning disabilities. You examine the benefits and challenges to implementing an RTI model and learn steps to successfully create one. In addition, you study various RTI programs and learn from those currently implementing an RTI approach.

Chapters include:

1. RTI: Understanding the History, Purpose and Federal Guidelines
2. Benefits and Challenges to Implementing RTI Models
3. Steps to Creating a Successful RTI Approach
4. A Study of RTI Models and Lessons Learned

After successfully completing this Creating an RTI Model That Works for You, you will be able to:

• Describe what response to intervention is and the purpose it serves as outlined Developed by Debbi Herrera IDEA ’04.
• Explain the benefits and challenges to implementing an RTI model.
• Assess any existing RTI approach and make recommendations to improve or create a successful RTI approach.
• Apply lessons learned from states and districts currently implementing RTI models.