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Does RTI actually work? 🤔 I just came across an interesting study on the impact of Response to Intervention (RTI) in Tennessee schools by Gilmour et al., 2023 (DOI: 10.1177/00222194231215013). Curious about what they found? Read on 👇 The study revealed a significant decline in the identification of students with specific learning disabilities (SLD) after RTI was implemented, particularly among Black students and those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. 📉 The chances of being identified with an SLD by third grade dropped by 61%. While this seems promising, the study raises an important question: Are these declines because students are performing better, or are we just delaying identification? 🤔 A great reminder that we need more research to ensure RTI is truly meeting the needs of all students. What are your thoughts on this? Let’s discuss! 💬 #EdResearch #MTSS #EquityInEducation #SLD #SpecialEducation

✨ A Brighter Future for Trinity ✨ Trinity’s story highlights the urgent need for schools to properly identify and provide effective instruction for those who are dyslexic. After years of being left behind, Trinity is finally getting the specialized education she deserves, thanks to a successful SPLC lawsuit. This case serves as a powerful reminder that every child has the right to an education that meets their individual needs. #DyslexiaAdvocacy #RightToRead #EducationReform Read more:

🤔Do you know the difference between a 504 plan and an individualized education plan (IEP), and which would benefit your child best? 👉A 504 Plan is designed to ensure your child has the necessary accommodations to access education. On the other hand, an IEP (Individualized Education Program) focuses on accommodations in the delivery of academic material. ☁️ 504 Plan: Environmental 📚 IEP: Academic While both plans aim to support students with disabilities, a 504 plan focuses on accommodations within the general education setting, whereas an IEP provides more extensive and specialized services and instruction. 🤨 Still trying to understand? Let me help you advocate for your child's educational rights! 👉 Click below to contact one of our specialists. The consultation is always free! https://lnkd.in/g3RdaZcR #pdxreadingspecialist #dyslexia #learningdisabilities⁠ #disabilityawareness #dyslexiasupport #empowerment #support  #parents #iep #504

As we end Inclusive Schools Week, we’d like to share some important resources co-authored by our Senior Education Policy Advisor in collaboration with the TIES Center. These briefs are great resources for K-12 education for people with Down syndrome. Click the links below to view! TIES Brief #1: 10 Reasons to Support Inclusive School Communities for ALL Students: https://lnkd.in/eRNsiRAi TIES Brief #2: Taking the Alternate Assessment Does NOT Mean Education in a Separate Setting!: https://lnkd.in/efvBesWC TIES Brief #3: Developing IEPs that Support Inclusive Education for Students with the Most Significant Cognitive Disabilities: https://lnkd.in/eMheDvmf #NDSC #downsyndrome #InclusiveEducation

Wondering about what the #PresentLevels on your child's #IEP should look like?  Read my latest #blog post.  Do you read the #PLAAFP carefully when you attend your child's IEP?  What are things you look for? 

🤔Do you know the difference between a 504 plan and an individualized education plan (IEP), and which would benefit your child best?⁠ ⁠ ☁️ 504 Plan: Environmental⁠ 📚 IEP: Academic⁠ ⁠ 👉A 504 Plan ensures your child has the necessary accommodations to access education. On the other hand, an IEP (Individualized Education Program) focuses on accommodations in the delivery of academic material.⁠ ⁠ While both plans aim to support students with disabilities, a 504 plan focuses on accommodations within the general education setting, whereas an IEP provides more extensive and specialized services and instruction.⁠ ⁠ 🤨 Still trying to understand? Let us help you advocate for your child's educational rights! ⁠ ⁠ 👉 Click the link below to contact one of our specialists. The consultation is always free! ⁠ https://lnkd.in/g3RdaZcR ⁠ #pdxreadingspecialist #dyslexia #learningdisabilities⁠ #disabilityawareness #dyslexiasupport #empowerment #support #parents #iep #504

In under-resourced or rapidly changing environments, providing adequate support for special education students can be a tough challenge. As revealed by the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD), reading and math scores show that students with SLDs that identify as Black or Hispanic face even larger opportunity gaps compared to their White and Asian peers. That's precisely why Intervene K-12 offers affordable and user-friendly intervention programs tailored to underserved school districts. Together, let's make #specialeducation more equitable. #Support #BreakingBarriers #Education #Awareness

It's crucial to address the challenges faced in inclusive education. Ensuring that children with special needs are fully engaged in the classroom for the entire period is no easy feat. The question arises: Is one special educator per school equipped to handle this responsibility effectively? The reality is that inclusive education is being viewed as an experiment rather than a concrete plan. Also there are children with borderline issues end up being overlooked and labeled as back benchers within the system. There is a pressing need to reevaluate and prioritize the support system to ensure inclusion receives the attention and resources it deserves. #InclusiveEducation #SpecialNeeds #CBSE

Let's talk ESY! ✨ESY (Extended School Year) - Specialized instruction or related services outlined in the IEP and delivered when school is not typically in session. While oftentimes they take place in the summer, they can also occur over other breaks in the school year. ✨ESY Factors to Consider:  - Regression and Recoupment - will the student recover  lost skills - Degree of Progress - progress towards goals and objectives - Emerging Skills and Breakthrough Opportunities - are skills at a breakthrough point - Interfering Behaviors - are there any interfering behavior(s) - Nature and/or Severity of Disability - does ESY benefit or hinder the learner based on their disability  ✨ESY is NOT: - Summer School - Enrichment Program - Respite Program - Remedial Program - Provided for the purpose of the helping students with disabilities catch up with peers  Did you know about ESY? What would you add?  #ESY #SpecialEducation #EFMP #MilitaryChildren #MilitaryFamilies

🤔Do you know the difference between a 504 plan and an individualized education plan (IEP), and which would benefit your child best?⁠ ⁠ ☁️ 504 Plan: Environmental⁠ 📚 IEP: Academic⁠ 👉A 504 Plan ensures your child has the necessary accommodations to access education. On the other hand, an IEP (Individualized Education Program) focuses on accommodations in the delivery of academic material.⁠ ⁠ While both plans aim to support students with disabilities, a 504 plan focuses on accommodations within the general education setting, whereas an IEP provides more extensive and specialized services and instruction.⁠ ⁠ 🤨 Still trying to understand? Let us help you advocate for your child's educational rights! ⁠ ⁠ 👉 Click the link below to contact one of our specialists. The consultation is always free! ⁠ https://lnkd.in/g3RdaZcR ⁠ #pdxreadingspecialist #dyslexia #learningdisabilities⁠ #disabilityawareness #dyslexiasupport #empowerment #support ⁠ #parents #iep #504