rti center presentation for the spdgs
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RTI Center Presentation for the SPDGs. RTI Center Presentation for the SPDGs January 27, 2009 Amy Elledge Tessie Rose. January 27, 2009. Presentation Overview. Introduction to the RTI Center The Center’s Website The Technical Review Committees (TRCs) TA Documentation Portfolios - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
RTI Center Presentation for the SPDGs
January 27, 2009
RTI Center Presentation for the
SPDGsJanuary 27, 2009
Amy ElledgeTessie Rose
Presentation Overview
Introduction to the RTI Center The Center’s Website The Technical Review Committees (TRCs) TA Documentation Portfolios Questions
Center Mission
To build the capacity of State Educational Agencies (SEAs) to assist Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) in implementing proven and promising models for RTI.
Center Objectives
Objective 1: To identify, adapt, evaluate, and scale up RTI
models for identifying and serving students with disabilities;
Objective 2: To provide TA&D to SEAs and LEAs with ongoing TA
support, as needed and appropriate, to implement comprehensive
RTI programs in districts, schools, and classrooms nationally; and
Objective 3: To disseminate information about proven and
promising RTI models to parents, service providers, program
administrators, policymakers, and other interested stakeholders
across the country.
Response to Intervention: An Overview 5
The RTI Center’s Website
Amy ElledgeJanuary 27, 2009
RTI Center Presentation for the SPDGs
Response to Intervention: An Overview 14
The RTI Center’s Technical Review Committees (TRCs)
Amy ElledgeJanuary 27, 2009
RTI Center Presentation for the SPDGs
Background
Role of the TRC: To identify and disseminate information about tools and
interventions that are grounded in a rigorous scientific evidence base
Three TRCs:(1)Screening; (2)Progress Monitoring; (3)Tiered Instruction
Model: National Center on Student Progress Monitoring http://www.studentprogress.org/chart/chart.asp
Response to Intervention: An Overview 16
TRC Process
Nomination and recruitment of membersCriteria:
(a) member has strong methodological skills (and background
in measurement, for screening and progress monitoring)
(b) member has a background in screening/progress
monitoring/instruction.
-- Special attention was paid to including members with
expertise on culturally and linguistically diverse
populations.
Development of evaluation protocol Submission and review of tools Publication of results
TRC Status: Screening
Recruited TRC members Developed protocol Issued call for tools in reading in
September Received 15 submissions (15 tools across
6 vendors) Currently conducting first level review Results to be published in early 2009 Plan to issue a call in math and an
additional call in reading in spring 2009
TRC Status: Progress Monitoring
Recruited TRC members Developed protocol Issued call for tools in September Received 45 submissions (45 tools across 9
vendors) Currently conducting first level review Results to be published in early 2009 Plan to issue an additional call in spring
2009
TRC Status: Instruction
Recruited 9 “TRC consultants”
Held initial meeting on December 18
Plan to issue call for interventions in spring/summer 2009
Results to be published by end of 2009
TRC Timeline of Activities
Screening Progress Monitoring Instruction
Fall 2008 1st call for tools in reading issued
1st call for tools issued
Winter 2009 Results published Results published
Spring 2009 1st call for tools in math issued
2nd call for tools in reading issued
2nd call for tools issued 1st call for interventions issued
Summer 2009
Fall 2009 Results published Results published Results published
Response to Intervention: An Overview 22
The RTI Center’s TA Documentation: Portfolios
Tessie RoseJanuary 27, 2009
RTI Center Presentation for the SPDGs
Background
Need to provide TA liaisons with sufficient background information to work with states Previous capacity building activities
Related initiatives and SPDG activities
Need to document TA activities AND relevant state activities Identify needs and overlap
Need to document progress of states receiving intensive TA Accountability
Goals of Portfolio
Enhance collaboration and dialogue between SEA and TA liaison Share what we find
Look for overlap among state agency resources/activities
Identify potential collaborative opportunities
Document RTI Activities Over Time Create a BIG PICTURE of RTI state, regional national
Evaluate TA Effectiveness Monitor progress of activities in SEAs
Be responsive to current and future (e.g., identify additional
TA needs, resources)
Creating and Maintaining the Portfolio
Systematic review of state websites Use search features
Review RTI websites
Review Policies and Initiatives
Ongoing updates or additions Monthly additions by TA Liaisons
Updates added from publications (e.g., Ed Daily, Center
newsletters, state announcements)
State TA Portfolio: What is in it?
Compilations of information regarding state’s RTI activities
Five 5 Essential Parts Introduction: Technical Assistance Information
Section I: State Demographics
Section II: Current Related RTI Activities
Section III: Monthly Update Summary
Section IV: Capacity Building Tool
Part I: Capacity Building Scale/Dialogue Guide
Part II: Capacity Building Tool Supporting Evidence
