FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
F. PHILIP HANDY,
Chairman
John L. Winn
T. WILLARD FAIR,
Vice Chairman
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Commissioner of Education
Members
DONNA G. CALLAWAY
ROBERTO MARTÍNEZ
PHOEBE RAULERSON
KATHLEEN SHANAHAN
LINDA K. TAYLOR
MEMORANDUM
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Contact Information:
Name:
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Heather Diamond
TO:
All
Principals
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Phone: (850) 245-0478
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E-mail: heather.diamond@fldoe.org
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FROM:
Cheri Pierson Yecke, Ph.D.
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K12: 2006-22
DATE:
February 27, 2006
SUBJECT:
Technical Assistance Paper: The Response to Intervention (RtI) Model
We are pleased to provide you with this technical assistance paper (TAP) designed to introduce and clarify
the nature of the Response to Intervention (RtI) model to schools, as this model may be applied to any
student or group of students who are not progressing adequately in the core curriculum academically and/or
behaviorally. This document was developed in response to requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act
(NCLB) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004. In this initial stage of the
introduction to RtI, it is important to learn about the process, disseminate related technical information, and
promote positive discussions surrounding the ultimate benefits to all students.
These efforts are in
accordance with the Department’s commitment to improve student rates of learning so that every student is
proficient on grade level in reading, writing, and mathematics.
This TAP is not intended to dictate action, but to encourage it. It is not intended to fully prepare the reader
for implementation of RtI because successful implementation will involve extensive professional
development efforts. This TAP addresses how high-quality RtI practices may contribute to the eligibility
decision for exceptional student education. It does not provide specific criteria for determination of
eligibility for specific categorical primary and/or secondary disabilities. Professional development efforts,
State Board of Education Rule revisions, and policy changes will be forthcoming dependant upon the
finalization of the Federal Regulations for IDEA 2004.
If you have any questions regarding this document, you may contact Heather Diamond, Program Specialist,
at (850) 245-0478 or by electronic mail at heather.diamond@fldoe.org.
CPY/hdt
Attachment: RtI TAP
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Student Support Services Directors
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Exceptional Student Education Directors
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District Curriculum Specialists
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Florida Center for Reading Research Directors
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CHERI PIERSON YECKE, PH.D.
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CHANCELLOR, K-12 PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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325 W. GAINES STREET • SUITE 514 • TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0400 • (850) 245-0509 • www.fldoe.org
