Response to intervention in the identification of learning disabilities

Response to intervention in the identification of learning disabilitiesABSTRACT This paper gives professional insight into a comprehensive response to intervention model to identify students with a learning disability. Key areas examined are early identification and reducing inappropriate special education referrals. Chapter 1: Introduction RTI Model Identifying students Need for research Research question (To what extent does a RTI response to intervention model help in the identification of learning disabilities in early elementary education?) Chapter 2: Definitions Definitions of terms Response to intervention Tiered model Intervention Discrepancy model Specific learning disability Individuals with disabilities act IDEA Pre-referral intervention process Tertiary intervention Chapter 3: literature Review Benefits of response to intervention Early identification Reduce inappropriate special education placements Chapter 4: Discussion Recommendation References