This article is about “the difficulties of meeting the needs of twice-exceptional (2e) students, including students who are gifted with learning disabilities (LD)” (Yssel, 2014, p. 42). The problem with identifying students like this, is that they either mask their disability with their giftedness or vice versa. This masking effect “may cause both exceptionalities to appear less extreme; a student may fail to meet gifted criteria because the disability affects testing performance, or the student is performing at grade level and thus does not qualify for services under LD. In the past schools throughout the United States used the discrepancy model to identify students with LD” (Yssel, 2014, p. 44). “One major argument against the discrepancy model was that it makes early identification of a learning disability difficult” (Taylor, 2009, p 109). The twice exceptional students’ “needs were not evident until upper elementary or even middle school, at which point their frustration and LD might have permanently affected their motivation and ability to make appropriate progress in the curriculum with the reauthorization of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act in 2004, some states have since mandated use of the Response to intervention model. RTI replaces the wait-to-fail component of the discrepancy model with early intervention. The RTI model is divided into three tiers, in the first tier there is, observations and a Universal screening (which) identifies students who are academically at risk; during this screening, however, is when teachers and other professionals should consider whether they might be missing students who are gifted with LD.” (Yssel, 2014, p. 44).Ali, Mark and Lacy are three students that have a learning disa...
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...and/or gifted education”. (Yssel, 2014, p. 48). “It is imperative not to put enrichment on hold while an academic weakness is being remedied; both exceptionalities should be addressed at all times”. (Yssel, 2014, p. 49). Some Professionals have express their concern that social-emotional needs are not addressed in RTI models. Early intervention in all areas of need is critical to ensure that issues such as low
Motivation, do not prevent students from reaching their full potential (Yssel, 2014, p. 51).
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RtI was designed to provide early intervention to students that are experiencing difficulties in developing literacy skills. Throughout RtI, assessment data is collected to monitor student progress, and is used to determine if the intervention should be continued or modified (Smetana 2010). A common consensus is that the RtI framework consists of three tiers: Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III. In Tier I, primary interventions are used that differentiate instruction, routines, and accommodations to the students that need little to no interventions. The students in this tier are often times classified with the color green.
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Summarize this information and present a recommendation for the use of the RTI model, nationally standardized diagnostic tests, locally normed CBM, and intelligence and academic achievement tests, and their role in monitoring educational progress and identification of a learning disability.
In conclusion, it seems as though all the positives of the response to intervention program outweigh any negatives about it. The RTI program is extremely helpful in identifying any student that is having academic difficulties at an early age. Whether these students should be considered in the special education program or not can also be determined by using the RTI program. There is no reason to allow students to fail before any intervention is even considered. Anything that is beneficial in helping students succeed in their academic achievements should be viewed as a
Response to Intervention (RTI) is a process that aims to shift educational resources toward the delivery and evaluation of instruction that works best for students. RTI consists of multiple tiers of instructional processes aimed at improving student response to instruction and student outcomes. The first tier is Tier 1, which is designed to serve all students in the school with well-supported instructional programs. Tier 1 is designed to be proactive and preventative. It increases the likelihood of improved student achievement and success for all students and may reduce the number of students who are referred for special education. Tier 2 is for those students where Tier 1 is insufficient and are falling behind on skills and need more instruction.
Most gifted students have a wide range of interests. Type I enrichment will expose Jaeda to new ideas and exciting topics which will help her discover new areas of interest. Type II enrichment aims to develop cognitive and affective processes. Jaeda will be able to pursue additional training in her chosen area of interest. She will be able to engage in creative thinking and problem solving which will help her to find answers to all the questions she might have about that topic. Since students are expected to work in groups in Type II enrichment, the teacher can also use this opportunity to build on Jaeda’s team work skills. Type III enrichment is only offered to students who have interest and ability for task commitment. If Jaeda is able and willing, she could take on the role of a first hand inquirer (Renzulli and Reis, 1997). She could investigate real world problems and create an authentic product or service. This will help to develop self directed learning skills which would be beneficial not only for high school but also for her life long learning. Teacher can look for opportunities in both Type II and Type III enrichment to help Jaeda develop her leadership skills, for example, Jaeda could share her original work with an audience or teach some newly acquired knowledge to her
Physicians, such as Philippe Pinel, Jean-Marc-Gaspard Itard, and Edouard Seguin, laid the foundation for today’s understanding of exceptional learners. Though, at the time, it was considered revolutionary ideas, ...
The response to intervention model first focused primarily on high quality instruction and general assessment of children in the general education setting but has evolved to also focus on special education students. It is intended to address all students, from the valedictorian to someone with a learning disability, regarding their academic skill and progress and behavioral needs. RIT models are constructed based on a multi-tiered system of supports in which students are categorized within three tiers through a funnel structure. The concept of MTSS exemplifies the following facts— there are distinct variations in the intensity of supports that individual students require in order to be successful and as more rigorous supports are needed and provided the
Description: Response to Intervention is a three-level tiered approach to early identification and intervention process to give support students with educational and social needs. Teachers identify students that are low achieving in math or reading classes and are given extra tutoring in a more one-on-one setting. These students are also assessed on a consistent basis to measure where their levels are and if their performance and achievement levels are increasing.
Today I left a message for you and did not receive a call back. So thought I would send you an email. On April 19, I received a letter from you discussing my son Eric Mungia (2nd grade) progress and information that he remains on Tier 2. I am sorry to inform you that this is the first time I've received a letter or been in contact about Response to Intervention (RTI). My son Eric has attended SST for three years. Past two years he has been a top student. This year I notice his grades were dropping and after numerous teacher/parent conferences, I discovered his work at home was correct but still not receiving grades high grades. Since October 2017, Eric has been attending Pager club and few months later started to attend math club. I was also
The program in which I feel benefits the support of children and families who are culturally and linguistically diverse is that of providing early identification and support in which it “requires careful attention to children’s individual needs and high quality educational approached tailor to meet these needs.” (Darragh, 2010, p.443) in which children who are ESL (English as a Second Language) are able to learn through RTI (Response to Intervention) and get the support necessary to support their success.
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