r eferrals to s pecial e ducation s ervices january 2 and 3, 2012
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REFERRALS TO SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICESJanuary 2 and 3, 2012
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TN DOE ELIGIBILITY CATEGORIES
Low IncidenceAutism (<1%)
Deaf-Blindness (0%)
Deafness (0%)
Emotional Disturbance (<1%)
Hearing Impaired (<1%)
Intellectually Gifted (1%)
Multiple Disabilities (1.5%)
Orthopedic Impairment (<1%)
Traumatic Brain Injury (<1%)
Visual Impairment (<1%)
High IncidenceDevelopmental Delay (4.7%)
Functional Delay (3.5%)
Intellectually Disabled (5%)
Other Health Impaired (10%)
Specific Learning Disabilities (18.7%)
Speech/Language Impairments (40%)
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REQUIRED PRE-REFERRAL COMPONENTS
The State of Tennessee has listed multiple standards which, effective December 2007, must be met in order for eligibility for special education to be considered. These standards are as follows:
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(1) Evidence that underachievement in a child was not due to a lack of appropriate (the child’s State approved grade level standards) scientifically validated instruction (instruction that has been researched using rigorous, well designed, objective, systematic, and peer reviewed studies) in reading and math;
(2) Evidence that prior to, or as a part of, the referral process, the child was provided appropriate instruction in general education settings;
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(3) Evidence that instruction was delivered by appropriately trained personnel;
(4) Data based documentation of repeated formal assessment of student progress during instruction (progress monitoring data) that has been collected and recorded frequently (a minimum of one data point per week in each area of academic concern);
(5) Evidence that progress monitoring data was provided to the child’s parents at a minimum of once every four and one half (4.5) weeks;
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(6) Evidence that, when provided scientifically validated instruction and appropriate interventions and learning experiences, the child did not achieve at a proficiency level or rate consistent with State approved grade level standards or with the child’s age, in one or more of the following areas;(a) oral expression,(b) listening comprehension,(c) written expression,(d) basic reading skills,(e) reading fluency skills,(f) reading comprehension,(g) mathematics calculation, and(h) mathematics problem solving;
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(7) Evidence that the child exhibits a pattern of strengths and weaknesses in performance, achievement, or both, relative to State approved grade level standards, the child’s age, or intellectual development that is determined to be relevant to the identification of a Specific Learning Disability (as defined in the definition of Specific Learning Disabilities); and
(8) Evidence that the child's learning problems are not primarily due to Visual Impairment, Hearing Impairment, Orthopedic Impairment; Mental Retardation; Emotional Disturbance; limited English proficiency; environmental or cultural factors; motivational
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CORE COMPONENTS OF THE RTI PROCESS
School-Wide ScreeningAll students are assessed with reliable, valid,
time-efficient measures of academic skills to identify those who are “at-risk.”
Early InterventionEarly interventions are the most efficient and
effective. Research-Based Interventions
School staffs implement specific, research-based interventions to address the student’s difficulties.
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Frequent Review of Student Progress Student progress is assessed frequently so that
progress can be examined and changes made if necessary
Interventions Increase in Intensity
Skills are monitored and if desired progress is not obtained, interventions increase in intensity.
Decisions Based on Data A student’s performance is assessed with the
data obtained during the interventions and decisions are made based on that data.
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TIER I: ALL STUDENTS
Tier I is the regular education program and is designed to meet the needs of a majority of the school population.
There are three critical elements in Tier I:a) an effective core academic program,b) testing of students at least three times a year to help
determine their instructional needs (Benchmark Assessments), and
c) the development of interventions by the classroom teacher to address any learning difficulties. Students are assessed through such things as Think Link (Discovery Education), chapter tests, unit tests, Star Literacy, etc.
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TIER II: AT-RISKTier II is for students who are falling behind on basic academic skills and need additional support to meet grade level expectations.
If using Think Link (Discovery Education), this would be the students listed in red and yellow on the student printout.
Parent Notification: Intervention Notify the parent/guardian of the identified student(s) that an
intervention will be used to remediate the student’s academic deficiencies and keep a copy in the student’s red folder for documentation (Parent Notification of RTI Letter).
Intervention Time: Students in Tier II receive at least 20 minutes per day for a
minimum of two sessions per week of additional instruction in the area(s)of difficulty—may be reading, math, writing, language (expressive and receptive) and/or behavior-- in addition to the core academic instruction.
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Progress Monitoring: Tier II students are progress monitored once a week—for
each area(s) of intervention This may be through a progress monitoring program such as Thinklink
or Dibels This may be through the intervention program such as Plato or IXCL
Data Analysis: After the initial period of intervention, the team (e.g. principal,
teacher, school psychologist, etc.) may meet again in order to gauge progress. If little or no progress is being made:
Another intervention should be implemented Progress monitoring of this intervention continues to occur weekly
If progress is being made: Continue with RTI
Parent Notification: Progress Monitoring Remember, evidence that progress monitoring data was provided
to the child’s parents at a minimum of once every month (4.5 weeks)is required (Reading and/or Math Intervention Progress Report)
Keep a copy of this in the student’s red folder.
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TIER III
Tier III (following progression through Tiers I and II) should be initiated if the teacher continues to believe that a referral for special education services is imminent.
Intervention Time: At this point, an additional 30 minutes of a
different intervention should be initiated for a minimum of two sessions per week. This will be a total of 100 minutes per week of additional instruction during the school day or with use of an extended contract before or after school—for each area of intervention.
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Progress Monitoring Progress monitoring should occur weekly (for
each area of intervention) in order to fulfill the requirements for special education pre-referral documentation.
Parent Notification: Progress Monitoring Remember, evidence that progress monitoring
data was provided to the child’s parents at a minimum of once every month (4.5 weeks) (Reading and/or Math Intervention Progress Report)
Keep a copy of this in the student’s red folder.
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TIER IV: SPECIAL EDUCATION
Tier IV – Special Education in Franklin County
Tier IV is designed for students who still have considerable difficulty in mastering necessary academic skills, even after Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III interventions.
Tier IV occurs if a student is evaluated and deemed eligible for special education services by meeting two prongs: Prong I: Student meets the criteria for a disability
consistent with TN DOE regulations Prong II: The disability adversely impacts educational
performance in his/her learning environment
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RTI GUIDELINE RECAP
Intervention: involves interventions which are in addition to regular instructional practices already in place. Schools should use available scientific, research-based interventions.
Benchmark: All students are tested three times per year to gather data
Progress Monitoring: Required 1 time/week for each academic area providing interventions - administered by classroom teacher or other trained personnel
Intensity: Depends on the Tier; Tier II requires at least 20 minute sessions and Tier III 30 minutes per session (total of 100 minutes per week of additional instruction) per academic area.
Frequency: Minimum of 2 sessions/week per academic area.
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Duration: Tier II interventions are suggested for approximately 6 weeks prior to review; if no progress is being made, an additional intervention is suggested; if it felt that the child is making no progress and a referral to special education appears imminent, Tier III should be initiated. Interventions should be implemented for a total of twelve weeks total time.
Progress Evidence: Reporting to Parent(s): 1 time/month
Rule outs: The RTI Team should discuss any potential exclusionary factors and there must be evidence that none of these factors are the primary cause of the academic deficits before considering special education services. Rule outs are: visual impairment, hearing impairment,
orthopedic impairment, emotional disturbance, mental retardation, limited English proficiency, environmental or cultural, or situational trauma.
In addition the student has to be provided appropriate instruction (good attendance and lack of transiency/moving from school to school)
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FC RESOURCES
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PARENT NOTIFICATION LETTER
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RTI PARENT NOTIFICATION LETTER
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RTI HANDBOOK
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MANUAL
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READING INTERVENTION PROGRESS REPORT
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RTI INTERVENTION REFERRAL WORKSHEETS: PG1
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RTI INTERVENTION REFERRAL WORKSHEET PG 2
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RTI INTERVENTION REFERRAL WORKSHEETS: PG 3
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RTI COMPLETED WORKSHEET EXAMPLE: PG1-- SUSIE
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RTI COMPLETED WORKSHEET EXAMPLE: PG 2--SUSIE
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RTI COMPLETED WORKSHEET EXAMPLE:PG3--SUSIE
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RTI COMPLETED WORKSHEET EXAMPLE PG 1--JC
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RTI COMPLETED WORKSHEET EXAMPLE PG 2--JC
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RTI COMPLETED WORKSHEET EXAMPLE PG 3--JC
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COMMON QUESTIONS
Do I continue RTI after 12 weeks? RTI may continue for:
Any student making significant progress but not yet on grade level or commensurate with peers
Any student being referred for an assessment Any student assessed for special education but did not
qualify but who still struggles with that skill RTI stops for:
Any student that the intervention helped remediate the skills to that of their peers.
Any student who once assessed, becomes eligible for services and gains an IEP
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COMMON QUESTIONS What if parent requests an assessment prior to the
completion of RTI?The RTI process is the method for addressing academic concerns for students and allows the school to begin interventions quickly. A student’s response to the interventions will determine if we suspect an educational disability and if any additional testing will be required. Therefore we can try to assure the parent that their input is
important and that they will be involved as we implement interventions to help their child. We need to inform them that RTI is necessary to make informed decisions about the need for special education services. Hopefully they will allow the RTI to continue and wait for the review.
If parents insist, we will comply and complete the assessment; however, the student will be found not eligible even if they meet the discrepancy if State of Tennessee procedures are not followed at the time of the report—this can be reviewed at a later date once RTI has been completed.
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COMMON QUESTIONS
What do we do about ELL students? Consideration for special education cannot occur
until ELL issues are not considered the primary reason for the student’s academic difficulties.
If the student continues to qualify for ELL services, it is likely that language issues continue to be a primary concern and special services could not make the student eligible even if a discrepancy was found and the student failed to respond to an intervention.
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COMMON QUESTIONS
What if the student is SLD in reading but now is having math difficulty, do I have to do RTI? Yes, RTI process for math including interventions,
progress monitoring and review of data would need to occur for math. If the interventions were not effective, then a referral for a learning disability in math would be appropriate at that time.
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FRANKLIN COUNTY RTI COORDINATORS
Elementary Nancy Graham
Secondary Diana Spaulding
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL’S RTI COORDINATORS
Broadview Holly Cortner Clark Memorial David Carson Cowan Glenda McCaleb Decherd Kacy Bondurant Huntland Melany Gardner North Lake George Butler Rock Creek Sandra Walker Sewanee None
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SECONDARY SCHOOL’S RTI COORDINATORS
Huntland Melany Gardner
FCHS Kathy Knies
North Amy Cooper
South Susan Guess
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FC SPECIAL EDUCATION CONTACTS
Special Services: 962-1267
Ron Terrill, SupervisorDr. Toby Guinn, Asst. Supervisor
Regarding Assessments:Dr. David Moore, BehaviorDr. Toby Guinn, School Psychologist
Broadview, Decherd, Rock Creek, Northlake, FCHS, Private Schools
Matt Killian, School PsychologistClark Memorial, Cowan, Huntland, North, Sewanee, South
Tracy Nichols, LPELori Smith, Speech/Language
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SCROLL TO BOTTOM OF DOE WEBSITE
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TN DOE SPECIAL EDUCATION WEBSITE
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TN. DOE STATE REGULATIONS FOR DISABILITIES