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RTI Center Presentation for the SPDGs

This presentation provides an overview of the RTI Center, its objectives, and the Technical Review Committees (TRCs). It also discusses the TA Documentation Portfolios and their importance in documenting RTI activities.

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RTI Center Presentation for the SPDGs

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  1. RTI Center Presentation for the SPDGs RTI Center Presentation for the SPDGs January 27, 2009 Amy Elledge Tessie Rose January 27, 2009

  2. Presentation Overview • Introduction to the RTI Center • The Center’s Website • The Technical Review Committees (TRCs) • TA Documentation Portfolios • Questions

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. The RTI Center’s WebsiteAmy ElledgeJanuary 27, 2009RTI Center Presentation for the SPDGs

  6. The RTI Center’s Technical Review Committees (TRCs)Amy ElledgeJanuary 27, 2009RTI Center Presentation for the SPDGs

  7. 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: • Screening; • Progress Monitoring; • Tiered Instruction • Model: • National Center on Student Progress Monitoring http://www.studentprogress.org/chart/chart.asp

  8. TRC Process • Nomination and recruitment of members Criteria: • member has strong methodological skills (and background in measurement, for screening and progress monitoring) • 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. TRC Timeline of Activities

  13. The RTI Center’s TA Documentation: Portfolios Tessie RoseJanuary 27, 2009RTI Center Presentation for the SPDGs

  14. 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

  15. 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)

  16. 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)

  17. 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

  18. Contact Information Amy Elledge aelledge@air.org 202.403.5489 Tessie Rose trose@air.org 202.403.5828

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