FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
     
    S
      
    TATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
     
    T. WILLARD FAIR,
    Chairman
    Members
    PETER BOULWARE
    AKSHAY DESAI
    ROBERTO MARTÍNEZ
    PHOEBE RAULERSON
    KATHLEEN SHANAHAN
    LINDA K. TAYLOR
     
    Dr. Eric J. Smith
    Commissioner of Education
      
     
      
     
      
     
     
    Contact Information:
    Name
    : Donnajo Smith and
    Heather Diamond
    Phone Number
    : (850) 245-0478
    E-mail address
    :
    Donnajo.Smith@fldoe.org
    Heather.Diamond@fldoe.org
    DPS: 2009-001
     
     
     
     
    MEMORANDUM
     
    TO:
    Directors, Exceptional Student Education
     
     
    FROM:
    Bambi J. Lockman
     
     
    DATE:
    January 19, 2009
     
     
    SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION FOR GIFTED LEARNERS
     
    We are pleased to note the positive progress with Response to Intervention (RtI) and the
    response to the first round of regional meetings. RtI has evolved into a collaboration to ensure
    appropriate services for all students. To continue this focus, we are looking at how RtI will help
    accomplish positive outcomes for gifted learners. We encourage you to include your district
    gifted coordinator in developing the plan for your district to support highly able learners with
    challenging opportunities. We look forward to working with you as subsequent activities are
    directed toward meeting the goals of the highest student achievement and quality efficient
    services.
     
    For further information about RtI, contact Heather Diamond, Program Specialist, or for further
    information about gifted, contact Donnajo Smith, Program Specialist, by phone at (850) 245-
    0478 or by electronic mail at Heather.Diamond@fldoe.org or Donnajo.Smith@fldoe.org.
     
    BJL/dss
     
    cc: Assistant Superintendents for Instruction
    Gifted Coordinators
    George Batsche
     
     
    BAMBI J. LOCKMAN
    Chief
    Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services
     
    325 W. GAINES STREET • SUITE 614 • TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0400 • (850) 245-0475 • www.fldoe.org

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