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