RTI in the news

CRIME ALERT: Teens admit to throwing rocks at cars, shattering windows
WEAU-TV 13
Maybe there should be a Response to Intervention written up on them so that their behavior can be tracked as well. If I would have done something like this when I was that age, I probably wouldn't be sitting yet, even after 40 years. by Teri on Feb 21, ...

CompassLearning Identifies Three Major Developments in Education Funding for 2012
MarketWatch (press release)
... 3) New policy recommendations from the Title I and special education communities that provide insight into how funds can legally be used to implement rigorous response to intervention approaches in school districts without violating supplement not ...

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What's Up This Week in Shorewood? Village Board Meets; Preps Sports
Patch.com
There will be two meetings on Tuesday night: a committee meeting to draft district policies at 5:15 pm and a “big idea” meeting at 6:30 pm to discuss response to intervention, a new program aimed at helping struggling students.

Cave Creek's all-day K to cost parents $125 a month
Arizona Republic
"I'm glad we were able to provide a safe place for them to go," The board also cut a $50000 response-to-intervention teacher, who provides intensive extra help for students. Superintendent Debbi Burdick said a grant will fund that position.

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all-day K to cost parents $125 a month
AZ Central.com
"I'm glad we were able to provide a safe place for them to go," The board also cut a $50000 response-to-intervention teacher, who provides intensive extra help for students. Superintendent Debbi Burdick said a grant will fund that position.

Forty-six county schools make the grade
Lake County News Sun
Gurnee Grade School has focused on the Response to Intervention program, Glickley said. The federal program is designed to meet individual students' needs who are struggling to achieve standards on testing. The school also has high family involvement, ...

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Hillsboro Makes Curriculum Changes
thejournal-news.net
He also described the Response To Intervention (RTI) instruction and auto-skills classes, truancy and attendance, professional development, and plans for parent participation. "In brief, the budget is on schedule according to the plan the board ...

Trustees discuss keyless entry options and maintenance
West Yellowstone News
West Yellowstone School superintendent Lael Calton reviews her DIBELS chart, which tracks change in the Response to Intervention (RTI) program. West Yellowstone School students have made significant academic growth since the second benchmark in January ...

ChicagoNow (blog)
Rough Numbers: $700 Million, 30 Percent
ChicagoNow (blog)
This identification dilemma applies generally whether a school district uses a response to intervention approach or a more traditional psychological testing approach to identification. In general the solution CTU presents for the current failure of CPS ...

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Letter From BoE: State Has Created Budget Crisis in Port Chester
Patch.com
To close our budget gap for 2012-13, we will need to reduce our full-day kindergarten program to ½ day, close our grades K-2 Early Learning Center school building, reduce 10 teachers that provide RTI (Response to Intervention) and AIS (Academic ...

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Seabrook schools see progress in test scores
Seacoastonline.com
By utilizing the response to intervention program, basic skill concerns can be identified to aid students in developing a better understanding of the subject being taught. "We had a lot of growth in reading," Belanger said. "We're all energized because ...

Local alumnus talks teamwork, teaching, years as URI student
URI The Good 5 Cent Cigar
Apart from teaching, Lobdell is also very active in various organizations at Pilgrim High School, including the science fair, the Respect Committee, After-Prom Extravaganza and the Response to Intervention program, which reaches out to children ...

Amie Tooley has been named Director of Special Programs by Paducah Public Schools
SurfKY News
In that role, she coordinated the district's special education services, preschool services, Section 504 services, response-to-intervention program, gifted education, and managed assessment responsibilities as the district assessment coordinator.

Felicia Cumings Smith to Present at the 2012 School Improvement Innovation Summit
Houston Chronicle
The work of these divisions is centered around P-12 teaching and learning for all students; standards development, and subject-area resources; school readiness initiatives; alternative learning options for students including Response to Intervention; ...

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Felicia Cumings Smith to Present at the 2012 School Improvement Innovation Summit
PR Web (press release)
The work of these divisions is centered around P-12 teaching and learning for all students; standards development, and subject-area resources; school readiness initiatives; alternative learning options for students including Response to Intervention; ...

Whizz Education: Schools Tapping Technology to Make and Measure Math Gains
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Schools across the country are already tapping technology to meet this challenge through Response to Intervention (RTI) initiatives, according to Ben Keogh, CEO of Whizz Education, creator of the online-math tutor, Math-Whizz.

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McNeel expo invites parents, students to see what middle school has to offer
Beloit Daily News
He said there is use of teaching teams, with response to intervention being implemented. At the expo, an AP student from the high school will present materials about the program at the high school. Bosco said students at McNeel use Springboard, ...

Whizz Education: Schools Tapping Technology to Make and Measure Math Gains
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
Schools across the country are already tapping technology to meet this challenge through Response to Intervention (RTI) initiatives, according to Ben Keogh, CEO of Whizz Education, creator of the online-math tutor, Math-Whizz.

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Whizz Education: Schools Tapping Technology to Make and Measure Math Gains
DigitalJournal.com (press release)
Schools across the country are already tapping technology to meet this challenge through Response to Intervention (RTI) initiatives, according to Ben Keogh, CEO of Whizz Education, creator of the online-math tutor, Math-Whizz.

D9 sup't receives top evaluation
Upper Rogue Independent
Support for Systemwide Improvement: OAKS and district tests, observations, response to Intervention (RTI) and Positive Behavior Intervention support (PBIS) are used to guide divisions. D9 worked diligently to maintain staffing and student contact days.